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Reading's music magazine Sound-Check publishes 50th issue
A free music magazine is celebrating its 50th issue. Sound-Check covers the live music scene in Reading, interviews up and coming musicians for the first time, and also features local gig listings. It was launched by Rich Lucas in September 2019…
Opinion | How George Harrison Transformed the Music Business
Spotify recently announced that it paid more than $11 billion in streaming royalties and other payments to the music industry in 2025, a record amount. The scale of those payments—approaching what the entire recorded-music business once…
I'm using Gemini to generate personalized Plex Music playlists and it beats Spotify
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I have a complicated relationship with music streaming algorithms. On one hand, the convenience of having the world's music catalog in my pocket is undeniable. It is the dream we were sold in the early 2010s, and…
Review: 'Bernadette, The Musical' is a sincere story of faith at the Athenaeum Center
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You don't see a show in Lakeview like “Bernadette, The Musical” every day. In fact, I've never seen a show quite like “Bernadette” in Lakeview, or most anywhere else on…
National Breakup Day: Music Shirts Inspired By Pop Queens
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Valentine's Day is so last week. It's officially National Breakup Day and whether you're spiraling in the midst of a split or are or about to dump your soon-to-be-ex…
Apple's iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more
Apple this week released the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 26.4, which introduces several new features, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app…
Google confirms YouTube Music issue with Premium users hearing surprise ads
Some YouTube Premium users say Google Home devices are suddenly playing ads between songs. Others report long delays, random music selections, and casting issues on Home and Nest hardware. Google says it's aware of a YouTube Music playback issue on…
Makua Rothman's Lungs, Now Servicing XXL Musical Stages + Wiz Khalifa Collabs
We've got a longform Stab interview with Makua Rothman dropping soon, going deep on his pivot into music, politics, and the recalibration of a life once lived at 20 second+ swell periods. Big wave surfing to music doesn't sound like a natural…
Black College Professor Accuses White Teenagers of Hate Crime Over Rap Music
A Black Virginia Tech professor accused white teenagers of committing a hate crime because they played rap music and dumped snow outside his home. Dr. Onwubiko Agozino reported eight white minors to police on Feb. 10, claiming they threw ice blocks…
Google Gemini users can generate AI music through app
Google announced this week that users could generate AI music through their Gemini app, with the new feature powered by the company's most advanced music generation model, Lyria 3. Lyria 3 will help users generate 30-second-long clips in a variety…
This forgotten Windows music player is embarrassingly good in 2026
Somehow, in a world where music player now usually means a subscription, an algorithm, and a home screen full of podcasts, there's still an actual music player quietly doing the job better than most modern apps. In a time where Spotify's offline…
Elton John's Billy Elliot musical confirms 2026 tour with tickets out soon
Billy Elliot is coming to new UK stages. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more How to buy Billy Elliot tickets Billy Elliot is set to return to stages across the nation this…
Gregg Allman Documentary, 'Music of My Soul,' Acquired by Subtext in Association With Rolling Stone Films
“Music of My Soul,” the critically praised documentary on legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been acquired for North America by Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and distribution company…
Santiago Canyon College's new music degree hits all the right notes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Santiago Canyon College has expanded its academic offerings with a new Associate of Arts degree for transfer in music, creating a pathway for students pursuing music studies to continue their education at…
How to switch your music from Spotify to Qobuz with minimal fuss and without losing your playlists
Music fans continue to ditch Spotify ; its price increases, poor payments to artists, controversial moves by higher-ups and irritating AI features are all pushing subscribers to alternative streaming services, and by far one of the most highly…
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