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In the latest live music industry news: A US federal judge denied ticket reseller Key Investment Group's motion to dismiss a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission. The suit alleges the company and affiliates Epic Seats, TotalTickets.com and…

'Major labels are trying to scoop up everything': the chaotic future for indie music companies - and why vinyl isn't working

In the late 1980s, the fledgling Seattle record label Sub Pop was a mess. It struggled to pay the phone bill; staff would race to cash their wage cheques before they bounced; and the management couldn't even cover studio time that had been booked…

Your Brain on Music

Source: Markus Kammermann / Unsplash Someone recently asked me what it was like to begin playing the cello as I turned 70 years old—without prior training. Taking a split-second to think about it, I replied, “It's excruciatingly hard…

Kehlani, Zara Larsson, HUNTR/X attend Billboard Women in Music Awards

April 30 (UPI) -- Kehlani, Zara Larsson and the singers behind HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters stepped out Wednesday at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. Laufey, Tate McRae, Lainey Wilson, Teyana Taylor, Tyla and Victoria Monet were among the…

Billboard's Women In Music 2026

Each year Billboard Women in Music event recognizes music's rising artists, creators, producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community. Featuring Keke Palmer, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Ella Langley, Laufey, Tate…

The Best Looks From The Billboard Women In Music Awards

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Last night, the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards—held at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles—honored the most influential voices in the music industry. Additionally, hosted by Keke…

Petition Demands Removal of D4vd's Music From Streaming Platforms

A growing online petition is demanding major streaming platforms remove D4vd's music as outrage continues over the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Change.org campaign, launched by Industry Blackout, has surpassed thousands of signatures and…

Spotify wants to help listeners better identify AI-generated music

Spotify is rolling out new badges to artists in a move to differentiate human-made music from AI-generated content on the popular music streaming platform. In the coming weeks, users will start to see new “Verified by Spotify” icons…

How music rewires the human body, in 59 minutes

MICHAEL SPITZER: I'm Michael Spitzer. I'm professor of music at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. I've written a book called The Musical Human, A History of Life on Earth. The past, present and future of music with Michael Spitzer.

Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated

Spotify and other streaming music sites are now being inundated with AI-generated content to the tune of 44 percent of daily uploads, Deezer reported recently. Spotify is now trying to help listeners separate the wheat from the AI chaff with a new…

Laufey Accepts the Innovator Award | Billboard Women In Music 2026

Laufey accepts the Innovator Award at Billboard's Women In Music 2026. At the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (April 29), Billboard Women in Music 2026 is honoring EJAE, REI AMI, AUDREY NUNA, Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, Ella Langley, Thalia…

Bailey Refuses to Play Musical Chairs as Oil Price Goes Wild

This article is for subscribers only. The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% today, but everyone knew that was going to happen so attention was more on what the rate-setters said (or didn't say), both in person and in the latest Monetary…

Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor Lead the Designer Style Brigade for Billboard Women in Music

Wednesday night's 2026 Billboard Women in Music Los Angeles red carpet was the ideal runway for attendees and honorees to flaunt their designer style. The event included appearances by host Keke Palmer, Tyla and Teyana Taylor, who led the…

Ciara Presents Kehlani With the Impact Award | Billboard Women In Music 2026

Ciara presents Kehlani With the Impact Award at Billboard Women In Music 2026. At the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (April 29), Billboard Women in Music 2026 is honoring EJAE, REI AMI, AUDREY NUNA, Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, Ella Langley…