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What is this 'blue dot fever' and why is the music industry afflicted with it? - National
As the Andes version of hantavirus continues to cause concern among health officials, the music industry is monitoring what's being called “blue dot fever.” It's nothing biological, nor will it be the cause of the next lockdown, but…
Music industry bodies say consumers should pay to extra to fund the local scene.
Consumers should pay a tax on concert tickets at major stadiums in NSW to fund the state's struggling local live music scene, three peak industry associations say. The proposal is based on the success of models used in Britain, throughout Europe…
Drake's Triple Album Drop Puts Amazon Music In The Streaming Convo
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Drake is…
Why Do We Like the Music We Like?
Posted May 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Per the predictive coding model, learning and culture are the major determinants of musical preferences. Liking or disliking certain music also requires intact connection between auditory and limbic brain…
Ella Langley Matches Two Of Country Music's Longest-Running No. 1 Hits
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' ties 'Fancy Like' by Walker Hayes and 'Cruise' by Florida Georgia Line as the sixth-longest-ruling hit on the Hot Country Songs chart. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ella Langley performs on the…
'Michael' Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music Biopic
The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” returned to the top of the domestic box office rankings four weeks after its debut, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications, as the smash hit surpasses a worldwide…
Legal steps to take if your neighbour is too loud or blasts music
If you have a neighbour who is excessively noisy - think always playing loud music or frequently hosting disruptive parties - there are legal avenues available to help reduce the disturbance or prevent it from recurring in future. According to…
John Newman admits he quit music after fame was 'very odd on my brain
John Newman has candidly admitted the pressures of fame got to him five years ago and made him take a break from his career. The DJ and musician, now 35, had a meteoric rise with huge hits such as Love Me Again in 2013, but he confessed being…
EXCLUSIVE: Rolling Stones Savaged for using De-Aging Tech in Latest Music Video - 'Just Accept You're a Bunch of Walking Skeletons!
The Rolling Stones are being mocked after using artificial intelligence to transform themselves into younger versions of their weathered selves in the music video for their new single In the Stars, with critics telling RadarOnline.com the band are…
Michael Bublé Reveals His New Album Is a Love Letter to Country Artists & Music | ACM Awards 2026
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Cody Johnson Emphasizes the Importance of Visuals In His Music & How Being a Dad Has Been | ACM Awards 2026
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It's official: 12 of the UK's best music venues are in London
London is one of the world's greatest cities for live music. Dare we say, the best? Our grassroots venues have been launch pads for some of the biggest artists on the planet. For decades, they've been precious havens for leftfield bands and…
I connected Gemini with Spotify and elevated my music experience in no time
The traditional way of managing and finding music by endlessly scrolling through ‘Recommended for You' feels like a thing of the past. While Spotify's own algorithms are great at finding ‘more of the same,' Gemini brings a layer of…
Broadway's weak season for new musicals
Broadway has always had weak seasons. Not every year produces a “Hamilton,” “The Book of Mormon,” or “Hadestown.” But even mediocre seasons usually produce at least one genuinely exciting new musical, one…
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
To mark New Zealand Music Month, Coen Lammers speaks to Duncan Sole who has collaborated with and supported countless local musicians in the district and the wider region. For more than two decades, Duncan Sole has been a quiet constant in Selwyn's…
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