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smh.com.au - Kayla Olaya - Music industry bodies say consumers should pay to extra to fund the local scene.
Music industry bodies say consumers should pay to extra to fund the local scene.
The Sydney Morning Herald

Consumers should pay a tax on concert tickets at major stadiums in NSW to fund the state's struggling local live music scene, three peak industry associations say. The proposal is based on the success of models used in Britain, throughout Europe…

standard.co.uk - Jonathan Prynn - Koko at 125: an iconic music venue reborn
Koko at 125: an iconic music venue reborn
Evening Standard

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. It was about six months into his ownership of the…

psychologytoday.com - Samuel H. Markind, MD - Why Do We Like the Music We Like?
Why Do We Like the Music We Like?
Psychology Today

Posted May 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Per the predictive coding model, learning and culture are the major determinants of musical preferences. Liking or disliking certain music also requires intact connection between auditory and limbic brain…

forbes.com - Hugh McIntyre - Ella Langley Matches Two Of Country Music's Longest-Running No. 1 Hits
Ella Langley Matches Two Of Country Music's Longest-Running No. 1 Hits
Forbes

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' ties 'Fancy Like' by Walker Hayes and 'Cruise' by Florida Georgia Line as the sixth-longest-ruling hit on the Hot Country Songs chart. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ella Langley performs on the…

abc.net.au - Nandini Dhir - Free public transport could revive Sydney's live music scene, inquiry hears
Free public transport could revive Sydney's live music scene, inquiry hears
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A NSW inquiry into the state of the live music scene heard from industry stakeholders looking to service younger audiences across Greater Sydney. Public transport, affordability and the high cost of insurance were identified by witnesses as issues…

forbes.com - Zachary Folk - 'Michael' Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music Biopic
'Michael' Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music Biopic
Forbes

The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” returned to the top of the domestic box office rankings four weeks after its debut, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications, as the smash hit surpasses a worldwide…

stltoday.com - 12 St. Louisans who changed American music
12 St. Louisans who changed American music
STLtoday.com

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radaronline.com - Aaron Tinney - EXCLUSIVE: Rolling Stones Savaged for using De-Aging Tech in Latest Music Video - 'Just Accept You're a Bunch of Walking Skeletons!
EXCLUSIVE: Rolling Stones Savaged for using De-Aging Tech in Latest Music Video - 'Just Accept You're a Bunch of Walking Skeletons!
RadarOnline

The Rolling Stones are being mocked after using artificial intelligence to transform themselves into younger versions of their weathered selves in the music video for their new single In the Stars, with critics telling RadarOnline.com the band are…

nme.com - Ali Shutler - Mixtape' won't be shut down over music rights expiring
Mixtape' won't be shut down over music rights expiring
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

Mixtape publishers Annapurna Interactive have reassured fans the game won't ever be shut down over expiring music rights. READ MORE: How ‘Life Is Strange's main character became its charming indie rock soundtrack Mixtape is a coming-of-age…

billboard.com - Katie Cao - Michael Bublé Reveals His New Album Is a Love Letter to Country Artists & Music | ACM Awards 2026
Michael Bublé Reveals His New Album Is a Love Letter to Country Artists & Music | ACM Awards 2026
Billboard

A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is…

thestage.co.uk - The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals review at the Apollo, London: exuberant
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals review at the Apollo, London: exuberant
The Stage

“Exuberance and deep-cut genre playfulness” May 18, 202612:48 by Tom Wicker Apollo Theatre, London The company of The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals at Apollo Theatre, London. Photo: Danny Kaan Chaotic musical horror-comedy by US…

billboard.com - Katie Cao - Cody Johnson Emphasizes the Importance of Visuals In His Music & How Being a Dad Has Been | ACM Awards 2026
Cody Johnson Emphasizes the Importance of Visuals In His Music & How Being a Dad Has Been | ACM Awards 2026
Billboard

A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is…

timeout.com - Ed Cunningham - ATEEZ will headline London music festival BST in Hyde Park this summer - here's how to get tickets
ATEEZ will headline London music festival BST in Hyde Park this summer - here's how to get tickets
Time Out

News The K-pop boy band will play a UK exclusive show in the capital in June – here's how to get tickets Written by Ed Cunningham News and Features Editor, UK Just when you thought this summer's festival calendar in London was finally…

earmilk.com - Royvi Hernandez - 'Come and See' the latest music video from Kayleigh Noble and hear her bolder club era - EARMILK
'Come and See' the latest music video from Kayleigh Noble and hear her bolder club era - EARMILK
EARMILK - All Milk. No Duds

If you want to dance the night away with your fierce outfit and your most confident self, then play Irish alt-pop artist, Kayleigh Noble's latest single, 'Come and See,' as you will feel free. The 25-year-old artist is entering her new era and…

androidpolice.com - Parth Shah - I connected Gemini with Spotify and elevated my music experience in no time
I connected Gemini with Spotify and elevated my music experience in no time
Android Police

The traditional way of managing and finding music by endlessly scrolling through ‘Recommended for You' feels like a thing of the past. While Spotify's own algorithms are great at finding ‘more of the same,' Gemini brings a layer of…

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