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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review - killer riffs slay toxic music industry
In an industry that claims to be inclusive, it's so easy to feel tokenised. For musician and comedian Charlene Kaye, it has been an uphill battle feeling like the token queer Asian female guitar player, in demand to cater to people's otherwise…
Don't overlook Elektron's budget electronic music instruments
I keep coming back to the criminally slept-on Model:Samples and Model:Cycles. | Photo: Terrence O'Brien / The Verge Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about…
Bonnie Tyler fans gather to remember late music legend ahead of funeral
Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans have gathered to pay their respects to the late singer. The star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75. Those who knew or admired the music icon have lined Newton Road in the Mumbles…
Why Tencent Music Stock Sank This Week
Tencent Music (TME +2.08%) stock saw a significant pullback this week, even though the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results. The company's share price closed out the week down 7.2%. Tencent Music released its Q2 results on…
The Stokie clubbers creating mural of our musical past
Two childhood friends have joined together with 460 former clubbers to create a mural of Stoke-on-Trent's musical past. Phillip Johnson and Bob Leigh have been friends since they were teens, revelling in the music and clubs many Stokies will…
'The Greatest Showman' Musical Sets London's West End Premiere for 2027
The Greatest Showman is heading to London's West End. On Friday (Aug. 14), Disney Theatrical Group announced that the stage adaptation of the hit 2017 film will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027. The announcement follows the…
The place was bouncing' - The night that changed Liverpool's music scene
Since the late 1970s, Merseyside has produced some of the biggest names in music, with the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, Teardrop Explodes and Pete Wylie all hailing from the city. However, those names might not have made it to where they are…
Disney's 'The Greatest Showman' Musical Sets 2027 West End Opening, Cast
The Greatest Showman, the Disney Theatrical Group musical stage adaptation of the 2017 film, will premiere in London's West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027, Disney announced at the D23 event in Anaheim last night. Also revealed was…
The Scent Amplifier is to fragrances what the value amp is to music
The Scent Amplifier is a portable scent diffuser is the style of a valve amp, complete with volume dial to turn up the fragrance. There's a reason value amplifiers are still revered by musicians and audiophiles alike. Yes, they do create great…
Nicole Kidman's Unexpected Role in Troye Sivan's Music Video Has Her Dancing in Leather and Fur
Surprise! Nicole Kidman 's latest role was an unexpected one. Last night, Troye Sivan released the lead single-slash-title track from his forthcoming album, She's the Best, and it came with a star-studded music video. And leading the cast of…
Does K-pop need the Grammys? BTS' boycott reignites debate
For Asian musicians, the Grammy Awards represent the ultimate dream and recognition of success in the global music industry long dominated by their Western counterparts. When BTS, widely regarded as the world's most famous Asian pop act, decided…
Romeo Santos Launches Fundación Los Santos to Support Children With Autism & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts and…
Music legend pulls out of event at last minute over 'health issues
Country music legend Dolly Parton was forced to pull out of her appearance at her cherished Dollywood theme park after doctors advised her against travelling due to continuing 'health issues.' Rather than attending in person, the 80-year-old icon…
Promising Music Stocks To Consider - August 15th
Overlooked Analyst-Approved Dividend Plays You Can Count On NetEase, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories, Warner Music Group, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Algorhythm, and Reservoir Media are the seven Music stocks to watch…
The Singer review - come on feel the noise with KT Tunstall's glowing gig theatre
‘There are other ways to listen,” says Joe (Jamie Rea) to his new friend Andy (Dylan Wood), a busker he has discovered on the street and invited home for a drink. He takes off his shoes, the better to feel the vibrations through the…
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