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Sunderland to celebrate year of music with global summit
Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria Sunderland will get a chance to showcase its music credentials as it is set to host a global summit. It became the second UK city, after Manchester, to join the Music Cities Network (MCN) last year - a scheme…
Music legend dies as Ghostbusters icon pays touching tribute
Tributes have poured in for iconic R&B drummer James Gadson following his passing at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by Ghostbusters star Ray Parker Jr in an Instagram post, where he shared a photo of the two together, writing: 'RIP James…
'Let it evolve': Presley Regier on making music that lasts
Long before he stepped into the spotlight as a pop singer, Presley Regier had built a formidable résumé behind the scenes, crafting rap beats, landing placements and signing a production deal as a teenager. Regier has positioned…
Duffy fuels speculation of music return amid 'new manager deal
It troubles me that this story contains sorrow, when so many need the opposite of that at this time. I can only hope that my words serve as a momentary distraction or maybe even some comfort that one can come out of darkness. We are in troubling…
Zara Larsson Says 'No One Cares' About Music Charts But 'Industry People & Maybe Taylor Swift Fans': 'She's Literally The Best At It'
Zara Larsson is clarifying a comment she made about music charts being “dead” to her and the only people who cared about them were industry people and “ Taylor Swift fans.” The “Lush Life” singer initially…
Police swarm park as huge music event halted and two men rushed to hospital
Two men have been rushed to hospital with head injuries after attending an event at Newsham Park tonight. Photos taken at the scene show people on the street leaving the event as they walk past a number of police cars and ambulances attending the…
Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats
In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
How Gen Z Nostalgia and Music Are Driving Festival Fashion Trends in 2026
Music and fashion have been intertwined since the very beginning. Today, however, Gen Z 's embrace of nostalgia, deep-rooted fandoms, and the influence of social media has amplified that relationship, transforming it into a powerful form of…
Ron Faucheux: The changing sounds of era-defining music
Whatever happened to songs that benchmark history and cultural change? For years, songwriters and musicians gave us refrains that defined eras, from stirring hymns to evocative folk ballads and pop songs. But recently, the soundtrack of public life…
Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?
Early this year, rapper and recording executive Gucci Mane was reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed at a music studio in Dallas, Texas. Now, a motive for the crime (and the alleged culprits) have been revealed: A rapper signed to Gucci Mane's…
Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration
Before “Three Generations” became a song, it existed as just a title. The seed of an idea. One that would blossom into a single from Audrey Spillman's star-studded third album, which has the potential to be a breakout for the…
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's daughter, Shiloh makes surprise music video debut
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh made her debut in a music video. The 19-year-old daughter of the Oscar-winning actress briefly appeared in a teaser clip of K-pop star Dayoung's upcoming 'What's a Girl to Do' music video. And viewers…
Why Warner Music Group Bought Indie Distributor & Services Company Revelator
After an at least two-year search for an independent distribution and services company, Warner Music Group (WMG) announced plans this week to acquire Israel-based Revelator to expand its reach to the indie segment of the music industry. So how did…
High Sierra Music Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
High Sierra Music Festival, photo by Michael Pegram High Sierra Music Festival has unveiled the full artist lineup for its 34th annual presentation. From July 2-5, the beloved Northern California institution will migrate to its new venue of the…
Unbearable' life in tower block with 'all-night music and police call outs
When Lauren Popple first moved to Harold Wilson Court she found it a pleasant place to live. She enjoyed the far-reaching views from her window and the convenience of living so close to shops and transport hubs in Huddersfield town centre. She says…
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