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standard.co.uk - Casey Cooper-Fiske - The Piano finalist says classical music 'not just for white middle classes'
The Piano finalist says classical music 'not just for white middle classes'
Evening Standard –

The Piano finalist Michael Howell has said classical music is “not just for white middle class people” as he takes part in a festival which aims to encourage black talent into the genre. Classically Black, organised by Black Lives In…

pitchfork.com - Alex Suskind - Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
Pitchfork –

Few major artists are willing (dumb?) enough to criticize recent Cleveland devotee Taylor Swift in public, lest they incur the cursed wrath of her loyal fan base (or the pop star herself). However, Todd Rundgren, secure in his status as one of the…

rollingstone.com - Julyssa Lopez - Latin Music Revenue Is Booming -- And Outpacing the Overall U.S. Market (Again)
Latin Music Revenue Is Booming -- And Outpacing the Overall U.S. Market (Again)
Rolling Stone –

Latin music is constantly written about in boom cycles, but it's clear its growth is no blip. According to the Recording Industry Association of America's mid-year report, revenue in the Latin sector saw yet another boost, this time surpassing…

variety.com - Steven J. Horowitz - Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala 2026
Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala 2026
Variety –

Patti LaBelle, Common and Public Enemy were among the artists and executives who were celebrated on Thursday night at the sixth annual Black Music Action Coalition Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Throughout the evening, BMAC…

dallasvoice.com - Kevin - A.L.T music
A.L.T music
Dallas Voice –

Bisexual singer/musician Aaron Lee Tasjan believes that being open about his sexual orientation has allowed him to connect with “incredible fans and musicians, proving that visibility matters so none of us feel alone.” (Photo by…

tmz.com - TMZ Staff - Carrie Underwood Sings Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer' As She Pivots To Rock Music
Carrie Underwood Sings Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer' As She Pivots To Rock Music
TMZ –

Carrie Underwood is more than halfway there in her move from country to rock... the singer treated fans to a legendary rendition of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer!' Joining Luke Bryan on stage last night for his show in Nashville, Carrie crushed…

heraldscotland.com - Julia Braun Raven - My seven favourite musicals coming to Scotland this autumn
My seven favourite musicals coming to Scotland this autumn
The Herald –

After a successful run in Edinburgh, Six is coming to Glasgow. It is a musical bordering on a concert. What better way to tell the story of Henry VIII's wives than by putting them into a singing competition? This sell-out show is filled with catchy…

nypost.com - Kaitlyn Gomez - Meet Lucas Duplan, the music producer soundtracking Paul's
Meet Lucas Duplan, the music producer soundtracking Paul's
New York Post –

From bad shows to a new EP, Lucas Duplan's career is a story of finding treasure in someone else's trash and turning it into an unforgettable show. Picture this: a dive bar on Sunset, a father fixing the jukebox, and his son swinging his feet on a…

theguardian.com - Sian Cain - The rise of Dom Dolla: what the DJ's record-breaking stadium show for 60,000 fans tells us about music today
The rise of Dom Dolla: what the DJ's record-breaking stadium show for 60,000 fans tells us about music today
The Guardian –

“Abandon all hope, ye who enter,” it says on the wall – no, my mistake, that is just the sign for the Johnnie Walker bar at Marvel Stadium. I have a theory that what everyone is drinking at a show can tell you a lot about the…

hollywoodreporter.com - Ethan Millman - Warner Music Names Val Blavatnik to Executive Team, Unveils Suite of Leadership Promotions
Warner Music Names Val Blavatnik to Executive Team, Unveils Suite of Leadership Promotions
The Hollywood Reporter –

Warner Music Group announced a suite of leadership changes Friday morning that most notably has Val Blavatnik, son of the company's majority shareholder Len Blavatnik, officially joining WMG's executive team as managing director of North America…

variety.com - Jem Aswad - Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves
Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves
Variety –

In a long-expected move, Warner Music Group has named Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America, U.K. & Corporate Development amid several other top leadership moves. Blavatnik, 28, the son of Warner Music's primary owner Len Blavatnik, will…

examinerlive.co.uk - Craig Jones - Huge festival line up set to welcome music fans
Huge festival line up set to welcome music fans
Yorkshire Live –

There's lots of festival fun to look forward to this weekend. The Gathering Sounds will welcome appearances by Tom A Smith, Overpass, Basht, Little Grandad, Esmeralda Road and Bloodworm among many others. The festivities happening in…

billboard.com - Isabela Raygoza - Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
Billboard –

Latin music revenue in the U.S. reached $542.2 million in the first half of 2026, up 8.6% from the same period last year, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That growth outpaced the overall…

timeout.com - Tita Honghirunkham - Thai taste, but make it loud: Bangkok's food and music spots
Thai taste, but make it loud: Bangkok's food and music spots
Time Out –

Get in early for Isaan food at Fung Lam Bang Kapi's Fung Lam fills up fast, so arrive early for the larb, koi, soi jub and tom saep – sour, spicy, salty dishes loaded with fresh herbs. The raw space sits somewhere between a village house and…

rollingstone.com - Marissa R. Moss - Women Are Dominating Country Music. Why Don't Festival Lineups Reflect That?
Women Are Dominating Country Music. Why Don't Festival Lineups Reflect That?
Rolling Stone –

We've barely left summer behind, but next year's festival season is already beginning to roll out. And in country music, despite it being a banner year for women — Ella Langley is breaking records, Kacey Musgraves has one of the most…

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