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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…
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…
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…
Taylor Swift, Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Says 'There Is No Music Community Like This Music Community. I Know, I Checked All the Communities'
Taylor Swift looked back on her earliest days crafting songs in Music City as she was inducted Monday into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member at 36. Swift was inducted by former tourmate Brad Paisley, whom she…
Rosalía, Peso Pluma & Fuerza Regida Shine at 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards | Billboard News
Fuerza Regida were the big winners of the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards—plus Rosalía, Peso Pluma and Tito Double P delivered major moments all night. Here's your full 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards recap from Miami, including…
Music Review: Nickelback is in familiar form on cameo-heavy 'Everything Under the Sun
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Syd talks Beard, soul music, and The Internet: The FADER Interview
Syd 's career was born in her parent's home in Mid-City Los Angeles, so it makes sense that that's where her and journalist Evan Nicole Brown's conversation starts for the latest FADER Interview. Sitting on a blanket in the grassy lawn of L.A.'s…
John Legend to Be Honored at 2027 Music Matters Awards Gala
John Legend will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Music Matters Awards Gala, which is set for May 21, 2027, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Beverly Hills. The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) is behind the event, which will…
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