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Please don't send me your robot music
I couldn't help but notice some people on social media dunking on a post from @nicksaraev, a self-described entrepreneur helper, who boldly proclaimed on X a few days ago: “I am not joking when I say this. Spotify, Apple Music, and streaming…
Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled 'Mirror Mix' as the brand looks to increase its marketing spend for the rest of the year. Gap and Wendy's also announced ventures into music in recent weeks, part of a wave of retailers finding new ways to…
Springsteen, other stars share stage with hardcore leftist groups at music fest
As rapper Macklemore draws controversy for his activism against Israel, rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews headline a 'Power To The People' music festival today that features a partisan network of nonprofits and activists mobilizing…
SA's first musical theatre company brings talent home in debut stage
When Joey Haenen graduated with a music theatre degree in Adelaide, he knew he had to move states. 'There is no work here and so you've got to move over east, that's where most of the agents are,' he said. 'You do all your auditioning over there…
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers' new music about faith, Americana praised by conservatives, Christians
Conservatives are praising The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and his new album, 'Thrasher,' which leans into country western elements and religion. Flowers is best known as the lead singer of The Killers, who achieved global fame in the…
Debbie McGee coming to The Regent when GREASE The Musical hits Hanley
Favourite Debbie McGee is heading to The Regent Theatre. Debbie is playing Miss Lynch in GREASE The Musical when the tour hits Hanley. GREASE The Musical is at The Regent Theatre from Monday 24 May to Saturday 29 May. A Regent Theatre spokesman…
Sheffield music legend to play two special homecoming shows
A Sheffield music great will play two homecoming shows. It has been announced that Richard Hawley will perform two gigs at Sheffield City Hall. These will take place on Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18. Fans will be desperate to see…
'Turn that music off': Vijay Deverakonda's blunt first words to Rashmika Mandanna on set
Rashmika, however, corrected him about the timeline of their first meeting, saying, “No, it's been 9 years since we met but 8 years since our film released.” Vijay jokingly responded, “So, that film is my marker for how long I…
Teens to receive €100 voucher to spend on arts, music and cinema in Budget 2027
Certain teenagers could be set to benefit from an exciting new perk as part of the upcoming 2027 Budget. Young people aged 16 are set to receive a €100 voucher redeemable at arts, cultural and music venues in the new year, encompassing…
50 years since Eric's changed Liverpool's music scene
In the years and decades since Eric's shut for good in March 1980, it has been lauded as one of the key players in fostering a new dawn in Liverpool's music scene. In its four years in business, Eric's became one of the most talked about venues…
El Chapo's ex-mistress reveals cartel kingpin craved music stardom: 'Dream was to be a singer'
He wanted to traffic in hit tunes! Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán didn't dream of being a cartel boss — he wanted to be a singer in one of Mexico's most famous bands, according to the former mistress who testified…
Barnyard punks in Orange, empty stages in Byron Bay: The NSW towns where live music thrives or dies
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. In showground barns usually reserved for cattle on the outskirts of Orange in western NSW, Mitch Colton awaits hordes of hardcore punk and metal…
Thanks for the music, Sparrow
Over my decades of writing, I would have written several times about Slinger Francisco, more popularly known as The Mighty Sparrow. His wit and ability to rhyme coupled with the melodious sounds of his voice and catchy rhythms of his songs are to…
Oxford to host world premiere of major new music and arts work
The ensemble will stage the world premiere of Orbiting Orbital, a multidisciplinary work by acclaimed composer Nitin Sawhney, on November 6 and 7. Inspired by Booker Prize-winning author Samantha Harvey's novel Orbital, the piece blends music…
Free Concert Embarks on a Journey Through Italian Music
Award-winning pianists Alvise Pascucci and Jacopo Giacopuzzi join forces for Note D'Italia, an afternoon of classical and cinematic masterpieces, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at Christ Lutheran Church, 6595 Covington Way, Goleta. The free concert…
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