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The ultimate 90s indie music quiz: Test your knowledge of Britpop and beyond
Britpop, bucket hats, baggy jeans and guitar anthems - the 1990s were a golden era for indie music. From the swagger of Oasis and Blur to the infectious melodies of Pulp, The Stone Roses and Suede, the decade produced some of the most memorable…
'Who's In The Band?' Music Competition Series Lands Greenlight At ABC
EXCLUSIVE: Music competition series Who's In The Band? has finally scored a series order at ABC. The Disney-owned network has officially greenlit the show, which comes from Richard Bacon, Simon Cowell and Savan Kotecha. It marks the first new major…
From Monterrey to Houston, Nsqk makes music for people who move between worlds
Nsqk can hear the connection between Radiohead and Willie Colón. To the Mexican singer-producer, both know when to let the instruments speak as much as the verses. It's a fitting observation from an artist whose music moves between…
Mum's youth club in Wolverhampton helped make my music dream a reality
When Isaac Paris Spence was a teenager, he dreamt of becoming a musician but felt he did not have the right guidance to make it happen. His mother, Diane Spence, wanted to change that and set herself a goal. To open doors for Isaac and other local…
How Liverpool-born Paul McCartney built a $1.4bn music empire
For decades, Paul McCartney has made music that has travelled across generations. His success has also extended beyond record sales and sold-out concerts, with careful investments in music publishing, songwriting rights and other assets helping him…
Beyond film dubbing: Junior Giti's gamble on venturing into music
For more than a decade, Bonny Bugingo, popularly known as Junior Giti, has entertained Rwandans through his distinctive style of translating foreign films into Kinyarwanda. But beyond the humour, storytelling and familiar voice that made him a…
Brand new musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' is coming to Denver
The Tony Award-winning musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' is bringing its futuristic love story to Denver in 2027, giving audiences a chance to experience one of Broadway's original productions at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The show's…
Steven Van Zandt brings KISS, rock music to Holocaust education
Steven Van Zandt is worried about the Jews. “There is that pre-Holocaust vibe,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency recently about what he sees on social media, where he is a prolific user. “They…
Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China with music that unites
For its 14th tour of China, the Philadelphia Orchestra returns to its role of cultural diplomacy. From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! When cellist Yumi Kendall plays…
Theater review: Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, musical sex therapy
The late Duncan Sheik goes out with bangs and whimpers. Theater, Musicals The Culture Club, Chelsea Advertising Audiences have watched Sophia Anne Caruso grow up onstage, from the unnamed Girls of Lazarus and Blackbird to the creepy teens in…
DistroKid Launches Music Publishing Service
US Designed to help independent artists collect songwriting royalties worldwide 13/11/26 DistroKid, a distributor of music, has announced the launch of DistroKid Publishing, a new service that makes it easier for eligible independent artists and…
Hilary Duff & More Take the Stage at Billboard Live Music Summit 2026 | Billboard News
The 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit took place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Hilary Duff took center stage along with Weezer to recount their careers and touring. Keep watching to see everything you missed at the summit! Hilary Duff: When you dream…
10 Huelva Festival Standouts From 'La Bola Negra' to a Vibrant 'Funk' Musical and the Latest from 'Dive' Director Lucía Puenzo
Look at the U.S. summer box office and beyond. ‘The Odyssey' is a film made for the public, but from a personal vision, as indeed is ‘ La Bola Negra,'” says Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival Director Manuel H. Martín.
Superstar K' returns, 'King of Mask Singer' gets revamp as music shows seek revival
Korean music entertainment shows are seeking a fresh start as once-dominant audition competitions and music mystery programs prepare to return with new approaches. Mnet's 'Superstar K,' widely regarded as the original Korean television audition…
Alan Walker Says It's 'Possible For Pakistani Music To Make It Worldwide
Zain Zohaib and Hamza Malik dropped a collaboration with DJ-producer Alan Walker and singer-songwriter James Arthur on Thursday. The track remixes their hit 'Alfaaz' with Walker's signature EDM and Arthur's vocals. The original 'Alfaaz' topped…
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