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MusicSA chair on 'post-apocalypse' industry ahead of Good Music Month
Australian music is in the midst of a paradox. Original acts are pumping out excellent music with an edginess fitting of a troubled era, yet local offerings account for only 8.5 per cent of what is being streamed in the country. APRA-AMCOS reported…
Song Refiners Launches Updraft, a Private Catalog of Curated Songs, for Verified Music Industry Professionals
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Song Refiners today announced that Updraft is live. Updraft is a private, curated catalog of songs that have scored 90 or higher on the Song Refiners scale. A&R representatives…
Sheffield music 'really healthy' says Cabaret Voltaire veteran
Danny Halpin Yorkshire, Sheffield The future of Sheffield music looks 'really healthy', one of Cabaret Voltaire's founding members has said after winding up the band's 50-year career in the city. Chris Watson joined fellow founder Stephen Mallinder…
Sheffield music 'really healthy' says Cabaret Voltaire veteran
The future of Sheffield music looks 'really healthy', one of Cabaret Voltaire's founding members has said after winding up the band's 50-year career in the city. Chris Watson joined fellow founder Stephen Mallinder at the city's Octagon Centre on…
Rugby honours 'Mr Music' with plaque by park bandstand
A plaque dedicated to Rugby musician Tom Ward, known in his hometown as 'Mr Music', is to be unveiled in a Warwickshire park. Born in 1913, the musician founded his first band, The Harmo Boys, as a 16-year-old at Lawrence Sheriff School. He went on…
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man review - music-biz face from Beatles-buddy pop act to superstar producer
Rock'n'roll is notorious for its tales of bad behaviour: throwing TVs out of the window, mountains of cocaine, parades of groupies … but you won't find any of that here. Peter Asher, brother of Jane, one half of Peter and Gordon, and…
Santos Bravos on Their Rise, Music & What's Next | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Santos Bravos took the stage at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 for a special conversation moderated by Billboard co-chief content officer Leila Cobo. Celebrating their one-year anniversary, the group reflects on their journey so far, their…
Too $hort on the Music That Made Him
Speaking on ageism in hip-hop, the late A$AP Yams said in 2013 that the only 40-year-old rapper that could get enough support to “stand the test of time” was Too $hort. Little did he know that $hort would still be holding it down at…
Massamba to perform at Rwandan traditional music showcase
Gakondo Iganze, a monthly showcase of Rwandan traditional music, poetry and dance, will return for its third edition at Kigali Universe on October 31. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the event brings together music lovers, cultural…
Here's Every Company Fighting Subpoenas in Suno's Legal Fight With Universal and Sony Music
As Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music continue battling Suno in court over seismic questions about AI training, both sides have sought to gather evidence from other key market players. But not everyone wants to give it over. The landmark…
Màiri McAllan: Treatment of traditional music is an 'anomaly' in Scottish culture
Ms McAllan has defended plans to create the new company at a time when the country's existing national companies are campaigning for a rethink of their financial support after more than a decade of “standstill” support. However, the…
Top 5 Moments From the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards | Billboard News
These are the top five moments from the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, featuring Rosalía, Ozuna, Fuerza Regida, Peso Pluma, Tito Double P and Cristian Castro, who all delivered unforgettable highlights. Watch our Billboard Noticias…
BroadwayWorld Readers Share What Musical They Want in the GLEE Reboot
Following last week's news of the Glee reboot, Gleeks immediately began to predict what musicals could be featured in the new episodes. While the original run featured iconic moments with songs from Wicked, Funny Girl, and The Rocky Horror Show…
Editor's picks: Music, comedy, ski films in Central Oregon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Thursday, join Central Oregon author Marina Richie as she discusses “Feathered Forest: Aloft with Birds in Ancient Trees” at 6:30 p.m. at Roundabout Books & Cafe (900 NW Mt. Washington…
Ahead Of Diwali, Singapore's Little India Glows With Lights, Sweets And Bollywood Music For Diaspora
Singapore: Ahead of Diwali, Singapore's Little India comes alive with vibrant lights, festive markets, traditional attire, Indian sweets and Bollywood music, transforming the island nation into a cultural hub for the diaspora. The streets glow with…
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