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Bratonomics: What The Moment Reveals About the Music Industry
It's expensive to be a pop music fan right now. Want to get tickets to Harry Styles' residency at Madison Square Garden, which starts up at the end of August? For the best access, you have to have an American Express card, sign up for a presale and…
Live Music Industry News
In the latest live music news, A public-private partnership in Milwaukee wants to demolish the 117-year old Miller High Life Theatre, an historic venue operated by independent promoter Pabst Theater Group. They argue it should be removed because of…
1980s teen pop sensation looks unrecognizable in new TikTok videos - decades after quitting the music industry
© Gentle Look via Getty Images Former teen idol Glenn Medeiros shot to fame in the 1980s with a string of unforgettable hits, but the pop sensation quietly faded from the public eye in the following decade. While fans still remember his music…
The Grownup Noise mines the past for music gold
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Grownup Noise singer-songwriter-guitarist Paul Hansen co-wrote new song “Plaything” with an unlikely collaborator. The song's lyrics come from a poem his great grandmother penned more…
Who is Lorde's rumoured music producer boyfriend, Jim-E Stack?
Lorde was just spotted out and about with her rumoured boyfriend, Jim-E Stack. The New Zealand singer, who skipped out on this year's Grammys, was seen leaving Justin Bieber's after-party in West Hollywood, California, on February 1 with Stack…
Inside the cozy new Atlanta music studio designed by Electric Lady architect
“Starting the studio was kind of really a frustration on how the industry was,” Jabr, 42, said. “I just wanted a place that didn't feel industry, that just felt raw and indie and authentic. That's also something we've really…
Blending Music and Talk Therapies for Kids and Teens
Children and teens have not yet fully developed the skills needed to identify, understand, and cope with stressors. As a result, they may experience unease, emotional distress, or a diminished sense of well-being without understanding why. Feelings…
Al music on Spotify is exploding - here's how to identify it before you hit play
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority AI slop has invaded almost every corner of the internet, from social media sites to popular platforms like YouTube. Music streaming services aren't safe either, with AI-generated music making it onto platforms like…
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All the 'SNL' hosts who've doubled as musical guests
Nabbing a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live is already a rare feat, but there's an exclusive group of stars who've been tapped to both emcee and serve as the musical guest on the same episode. Sabrina Carpenter is the latest to do it, following in…
Taylor Swift to Debut 'Opalite' Music Video This Week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. Like with many reveals during the “Life of a Showgirl” era, the singer posted a countdown on her website to the…
Maggie Gyllenhaal Insists 'The Bride!' Isn't a Musical, Despite All the Singing
When news about Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, punk rock-infused Bride of Frankenstein riff started filtering out, an early narrative had it being called a musical. Some of that might be down to The Bride! co-star Peter Sarsgaard, who's also…
Will the Clintons Face the Music on Epstein Ties?
Congressional Republicans have been trying for seven months to get Bill and Hillary Clinton to talk about suspected international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The couple, who had numerous interactions with the pedophile, recently agreed to…
'Dirty Dancing' Musical Sets North American Tour
Baby is making her way across the United States. “ Dirty Dancing: The Musical,” a stage adaptation of the beloved 1987 romantic drama, is embarking on a North American tour. It will launch this August in Saint Paul, Minn. at the…
Name that tune! Spotify may soon get a new music-guessing game
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Spotify appears to be working on a new music-guessing game for its Android app. The company previously acquired Heardle, which offered a similar experience on the web. It's not yet clear if this game would be a…
Billboard Power 100 Honorees Predict Where the Music Business Is Headed in 2026
“I think we are moving towards a place where building a core, dedicated fan base matters more than anything else. Viral moments are obviously huge for the music business, but we'll need to continue to take that online energy and turn it into…
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