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10 brilliant independent music venues are competing to be named the best in Britain for 2026
News The Music Week Awards' Spirit of the Scene category comes at a troubling time for grassroots venues – but here are the indie spots competing in the Spirit of the Scene category Written by Jordan Bassett Contributor It's no secret that…
TikTok And Apple Music Announce Integrated Streaming Features
TikTok has officially expanded its influence within the digital music landscape by launching a new integration with Apple Music. This partnership aims to streamline the transition between social media discovery and full-track streaming, allowing…
Lola Young Dazzles in Heartfelt Performance at Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase
Lola Young strutted, skipped, and even squatted during her SXSW performance at Rolling Stone ‘s Future of Music showcase, running through a set that demonstrated both her onstage stamina, vocal strength and undeniable showmanship. A month…
Labrinth Says 'F**k Euphoria' Ahead of HBO Series' Return, Sparking Rumors of Retirement From Music
Timothy McKenzie, known professionally as Labrinth, has distanced himself from his record label, the show Euphoria, and possibly the music industry itself. The artist posted a cryptic message on Instagram denouncing his involvement with the HBO…
Olivia Rodrigo Teases New Music With Mysterious Los Angeles Mural
Good 4 Olivia Rodrigo ! It seems the pop star is gearing up for a new album rollout … and fans are freaking out. #OliviaIsComing started trending when a purple mural popped up in Los Angeles on Wednesday, debuting a rebranded logo. Waiting…
This Platform Is Turning Music Supporters Into Royalty Earners
For decades, music fans have done what they've always done best: discover, amplify, obsess. They've turned bedroom recordings into billion-stream hits. They've built global fandoms out of niche internet communities. They've streamed tracks into…
Renowned US music publication's blunt verdict on new U2 songs
U2's newest Days of Ash EP has been handed a blunt verdict by renowned US music publication Pitchfork, who penned a less than impressed review of the latest release by the famed Irish rockers. Last month the With or Without You rockers dropped the…
Feel-Good Friday: Pre-Teen Musician Starts a Non-Profit to Bring Healing Music to Shelter Animals
Here is a double-dose of palate cleansing for the weekend. The dogs again, because dog stories always seem to rank high on the feel-good meter. But this story also highlights the beauty, creativity, and power transmitted through people who use…
Is SNL New Tonight, March 14, 2026? What to Know About the Host and Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live has been on a roll over the past two weeks, with debut Host Connor Storrie knocking it out of the park, and four-timer Ryan Gosling delivering fresh hits alongside the Season 51 cast. Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at…
The All-American Rejects on New Music, House Party Tour Success & Advice for New Artists | SXSW 2026
The All-American Rejects' Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler discuss their new album, the surprising success of their House Party tour, longevity in modern rock music and how up-and-coming artists can find creative ways to amplify their voices. A daily…
AIBU to miss buying CDs and having a physical music collection?
Please create an account or log in to access all these features Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters. Greyblankie · Today 10:25 everything is digital now, Alexa, Spotify, Amazon music etc … I miss buying…
Benin singer OPA wins 2026 RFI African music prize
The winner of the RFI ' Prix Découvertes ' (Discovery Prize) was awarded a prize of €10,000 for the development of his international career, a concert broadcast on RFI, and a tour of the French Institutes in Africa. He was in the…
'Over'-Pep Guardiola's Premier League Title Admission Is Music to Arsenal's Ears
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confessed the Premier League title race will be over if his side fail to beat West Ham United on Saturday. City enter this round of fixtures seven points behind Arsenal, with a game in hand over the Gunners…
Here Are the Nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards
The nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards have been announced. Categories encompass artists, genres, events and media, with many of the world's biggest DJs and the year's biggest songs represented in the nominee fields. See latest…
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