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Music Review: Charli xcx remains one of pop's great contrarians on 'Music, Fashion, Film'
NEW YORK — When Charli xcx released the barely two-minute, glitched-out “Rock Music,” the first single from “Music, Fashion, Film,” she was almost immediately labeled a provocateur. The song, with its hyperpop…
Amazon Music Unlimited Review: Come for the Music, Stay for the Ecosystem
Apple Music and Spotify receive much attention, but the streaming music category is much larger than those industry juggernauts. Amazon Music Unlimited offers an impressive library of music, a deep podcast well, hi-res audio, and clever discovery…
Music, Fashion, Film is Charli xcx at her subversive best
“i think the constant demand for access to women's bodies and our faces in album artwork is mysoginistic [sic] and boring,” tweeted Charli xcx in 2024. She wasn't on the fluorescent front cover of brat, her EDM magnum opus, and she…
A Brief History of Hold Music, From Early Patents to the Soundtrack of Customer-Service Purgatory
Millions of people know “ Opus No. 1 ” without knowing its name. For generations of callers trapped on hold, listening to its endlessly looping melody as time ticks by, it has become the soundtrack to life's eternal questions: What is…
Dinos with swords, making music with gnomes and other new indie games worth checking out
Publishers: Team Spino, Boltray Games Platform: Steam (Windows; playable on Steam Deck) Price: Usually $20, with a 10 percent discount until July 30 A pair of comments on a Reddit thread for this trailer sums up just why video games are the best.
A Life's Story: Beloved matriarch, kindergarten teacher lived a musical life
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Country music's biggest star Morgan Wallen releases 'Been By Now' as his latest hit song
Morgan Wallen released his latest single for fans on Friday. The country music sensation is the unquestioned king of the genre at the moment, and he appears to show no signs of giving up the throne. Whether the awards shows want to give him the…
Musical Theatre Network boss: Musicals that are not hits are just as important
Jul 24, 202616:11 by Hattie Fisk Musicals that are not commercial hits are crucial for the medium and for artists' creative development, Musical Theatre Network executive director James Hadley has argued Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on…
Denver's Underground Music Showcase returns in new RiNo home, giving local artists and businesses a fresh stage
The Underground Music Showcase is turning the page to a new chapter this weekend, bringing Colorado's longest-running independent music festival to Denver's RiNo Art District. The festival runs through Sunday. After rising costs threatened the…
Corridos del Rey Signs Management Deal With VHR Music
Corridos del Rey has signed a management deal with VHR Music, Billboard can exclusively announce on Friday (July 24). The Colombian newcomer — who hides his identity with a mask and Tejana hat and is known for hsi uplifting, faith-based…
Hull City running the gauntlet, Oscar watch and Millar's mood music
It was the fourth full day of Hull City 's training camp in Slovenia, as the Tigers geared up for their first run-out of the summer against Turkish opposition. The Tigers face Konyaspor on Saturday afternoon, and Friday's session in the Maribor…
Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film: Decoding the Album and Easter Eggs
Watch: Charli XCX Says She Wants to 'Quit Music' for New Career Endeavor Charli XCX had no plans to release an album this year. After all, it's been a busy time for the singer both professionally (dropping the Wuthering Heights soundtrack, touring…
Indie Films Opening July 24: 'Hadestown: The Musical', 'Motor City
The busiest weekend for indie film openings in weeks has a mix of wide and limited releases, narrative features and docs, genre, special engagements and festival fare from Berlin, Cannes and Venice (2025). The Odyssey has landed, and awards season…
Markham music teacher charged with sexual assault of youth - Toronto
A Markham music teacher is facing sexual interference, sexual exploitation and sexual assault charges involving a young person. On July 6, 2026, the alleged victim told York Regional Police that she had been in a sexual relationship with the…
New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (7/24)
Happy New Music Friday! Hopefully this weekend-start finds you well and ready for some fresh tunes. I'm very proud of the eclectic mix of songs this week. There's a little something for everyone, and hey, maybe you'll even discover a song you never…
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