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Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a…
Teaser campaigns have become one of the music industry's most powerful marketing tools
The music industry has always sold anticipation. But the tools available to today's artists have transformed the album rollout from a promotion into something closer to a long-running narrative event. Artists like Taylor Swift, Drake and Ariana…
NRT: From Musical Notes to Nervous System Vibrations
This post concludes the three-part survey of musical embodiment—the idea that music isn't just a mental experience but one that involves our entire body, and how this physical connection shapes our musical preferences. Last month's post…
Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and many, many more artists have had their work fed into AI models. We're always glad to see more publications and groups digging deeper into artificial intelligence and its impact. Today, The Atlantic has published four…
Ed Sheeran reveals plans to step back from music after North American tour
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Ed Sheeran has hinted that another career…
From Jacksonville to Juilliard: Jahaan Sweet's desire to collaborate earned him respect from music industry megastars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jahaan Sweet, a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, went from Jacksonville to The Juilliard School with a purpose to collaborate that's earned him respect from music industry megastars. Watch the full interview…
'He understands soft power': why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity
First came Andy Burnham's Makerfield byelection campaign launch video, with the Greater Manchester mayor stomping down red-brick streets soundtracked by homegrown stars Oasis, Elbow and James. Then came the eye-catching, northern soul-influenced…
Madonna unveils 'Bring Your Love' music video featuring Sabrina Carpenter
It's not the 1980s, but Madonna continues to be a trailblazer. She's staying relevant in 2026, too. First, Madonna released her much-anticipated 'Confessions II – The Film' earlier this month. Now, Madonna has unleashed a new dance floor…
Cara Delevingne live: A new musical artist finding her feet
Of all the model-to-musician pivots (Naomi Campbell's half-decent 1995 R&B LP Babywoman; Kate Moss' spidery guest vocal with then-boyfriend Pete Doherty's band Babyshambles; Tyra Banks' truly terrible Disney theme song Be A Star), the idea that…
Seoul 'melting pot' for global music talent, says producer behind BTS hits
A Swedish music producer who has worked with the biggest names in K-pop — BTS, SuperM, Tomorrow X Together, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM and ATEEZ — said Seoul has become a 'global melting pot' for music talent, surpassing creative hubs like…
BST 2026: Why everyone will be heading to London's top celeb-filled music event
If there is one event guaranteed to kick-start summer in the capital, it's BST Hyde Park. Returning to London this summer, the iconic festival is once again transforming Hyde Park into the ultimate destination for music lovers, celebrities and…
Social media platforms spread hate music in India despite policy violations, new report says
Yogi Adityanath's face fills the screen before a single lyric is sung. The Hindu monk-turned-politician, who governs India's most populous state, is pictured as dramatic music swells beneath images of cows, saffron flags and Hindu nationalist…
Japanese Music Takes the Global Stage at Zipangu 2026
On May 16, Cloud Nine and Goldenvoice brought the Zipangu Music Event 2026 to the historic Rose Bowl area in Pasadena, California, a physical epitome of Japanese music's growing stateside influence. What went down at the one-day-only event marked a…
20 Best Beatles Quotes That Will Change the Way You Hear Their Music
Some of your favorite Beatles lyrics —maybe even your favorite quotes in general—likely come straight from their songs, like “All you need is love” or “Life goes on within you and without you. “ But the…
'So egregious': Gina Rinehart v the country music star
Calgary, Canada | Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, wants to mine coal in the Rocky Mountains and one of Canada's most famous country music singers has built a coalition of ranchers, fishers and environmentalists to stop the project. A…
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