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No Name Music Industries hopes to reenergize Indy punk scene
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis-based No Name Music Industries is looking to reenergize the indie punk rock scene. The self-described “full-service live music production company” launched this summer with a full lineup of…
Fairytales pending: the fringe musicals hoping to live happily ever after
The Edinburgh fringe is mostly where new work is forged but that's not the full picture. Amid all the hot-off-the-press shows are a number of familiar titles that have been around for years yet are only making their professional UK debut now.
Dolly Parton's final phone call to music star as she declared 'I'm not done yet
Lainey Wilson has recalled the special message Dolly Parton had for her in their final call before her death. Dolly died aged 80, with her sad passing being announced earlier this week. Her death was confirmed by nephew Bryan Seaver on Instagram…
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats musical returns to Hong Kong, with a Cantonese twist
Once a year, the Jellicle cats gather for their annual ball, and this year, Hong Kong is the stage. Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats is touring the world once more, making a stop in the city for the first time since 2018. With a…
NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music
K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band's involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the…
How we might hear new Dolly Parton music in the future
Dolly Parton's classics like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5' will live on long after her death, but will we get new music from the Queen of Country as well? SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Her own interviews indicate there is more to come. At least one tune…
It's high-tech theft': As AI music booms, Canadian artists demand consent, transparency and pay
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Emma Thompson's new Nanny McPhee musical to debut in London next year
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. A new musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee…
How Each Music Listening Platform Is Treating AI Music (Updating)
Spotify is attempting to tackle the negative uses of AI music, while leaving the door open for users to enjoy the songs if they want to. Last year, the service announced policies against spam, impersonation and streaming fraud — all of which…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence
Andalou Agency via Getty Images The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called 'xenophobic violence' has been met with disappointment by the province hosting a festival he was due…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence
Andalou Agency via Getty Images Damian Zane, Alfred Lasteck, BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam and Thomas Naadi, BBC Africa, Accra The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called 'xenophobic…
Merseyside auction house set to offer 300 rare music items
A collection of over 300 music history items are set to go under the hammer in Merseyside. The rare and historic pieces of music memorabilia have been assembled over more than five decades by renowned music industry veteran Lindsay Brown, and will…
[INTERVIEW] HYPNOSIS THERAPY wants to bring riches to Korea's underground music scene
“You can become rich through subculture.” Rapper Jjangyou delivered the line with the unvarnished confidence that has become central to HYPNOSYS THERAPY's music: abrasive and determinedly unafraid of excess. For the Seoul-based duo of…
Never Miss A Happy Musical Accident Again
US BUFFR 1.0 retrospective recorder captures the synth phrase between takes 28/08/26 Matari Audio has been in touch to tell us about BUFFR 1.0 which they say captures the synth phrase between takes. Here's the story in their own words... The…
Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne 'overwhelmed' as son Hrehaan makes musical debut; Saba is 'proud'
3 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan's older son, Hrehaan has finally made his debut in the musical industry as an independent artist. The 20-year-old released his song, ‘The Heavenly Place'…
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