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London's record summer of music provides huge boost to capital's economy
Sadiq Khan has hailed London 's “incredible” summer of music, with millions flocking to the capital in a huge boost to the economy. The Mayor of London celebrated London's position as the music capital of the world, with the London's…
ARIA Award for Best Music Festival Returns for Second Year
The ARIA Award for Best Music Festival will return for a second year, the Australian Recording Industry Association announced Monday, with entries opening the same day and closing at 5 p.m. AEST on Friday, Sept. 18. Developed jointly with the…
Burnham talks of radical change, but Treasury mood music says otherwise
In John Healey's bright Treasury office, overlooking St James's Park, the artwork has not changed since his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, selected a row of Bridget Riley prints in her feminist rehang. Judging by the signals emerging from No 11 about…
How Megan Moroney's First Heartbreak Kickstarted Her Music Career
Megan Moroney's rise in the country music scene was fueled by teenage heartbreak and a trip to Guitar Center. The 28-year-old, behind hits like “Bless Your Heart” and “I'm Not Pretty,” has built a brand on vulnerable…
8 Lesser-Known Alexa Commands For Music Lovers
Many people are familiar with Amazon Alexa and the breadth of commands the virtual assistant can handle, but there are several lesser-known music-related Alexa commands that expand the smart assistant's functionality for media playback. If you're…
It felt as if the world had tired of rock music, yet Geese are the perfect soundtrack for this age of disquiet | John Harris
“If you want me to pay my taxes,” sang the 23-year-old man on the stage, loudly accompanied by the thousands in front of him, “You better come over with a crucifix/ You're gonna have to nail me down.” Last Thursday…
Country music star Tommy Dell injured in R40 Mbombela crash that killed two women
Country musician Tommy Dell is receiving medical treatment after a crash on the R40 in Mbombela claimed two lives, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Country musician Tommy Dell is receiving medical treatment…
Andy 'The Butcher' Williams Teased New Music and Tour Hours Before Death
Andy 'The Butcher' Williams was looking toward the future just hours before his sudden death... hyping new music, an upcoming tour and major plans for his band. The AEW star and Atomic Rule guitarist appeared in a video posted Saturday to the…
Liverpool cult hero now runs fashion shows and produces music after quitting football
Ryan Babel now works in the fashion and music industries Since hanging up his boots in 2024, Ryan Babel has embarked on some striking new ventures. The former Liverpool winger has channelled his creative energies into the worlds of both fashion and…
Woke LA censors beloved history musicals after Native American complaint - then Texas swoops in
It was a typical school day in December 1995. I was teaching fifth grade. The topic was the Constitutional Convention. Fifteen minutes into the lesson, it was clear that I was losing my audience. Too many names. Too much talk. Too many abstract…
Music was just saved from a copyright apocalypse by a American judge - National
Copyright is one of the oldest laws still in use. The rules regarding the “right to copy” intellectual property were first protected by Great Britain's Statute of Anne in 1710. The US followed with its own law a month later. Canada…
Do you ever listen to videogame music in your day-to-day life?
You know, I do a lot of prattling about videogame music at this humble website PC Gamer dot com. It's practically woven into the fabric of my very being at this point—hugely formative for me growing up, and now I carry little bits of it…
Disney musical and fireworks spectacle announced for Pier Head
Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream is set to receive a special Liverpool farewell, with a fireworks display planned as the ship sails from the city. The vessel will return to Liverpool Cruise Port on Wednesday, September 9, with a special sail-away…
Beyond Silver Screen: New music labels tap India's booming independent audio market
With music artists building audiences beyond traditional film structures and regional repertoire gaining ground, leading production houses are strengthening their presence with new music labels. Industry is witnessing new entrants with Yash Raj…
Sales of CD and vinyl music sees strong resurgence amid physical media backlash - US sales of ‘retro media' were up 59% and 18%, respectively, in H1 2026
There was good news for the U.S. recorded music industry this week, as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced revenues outpaced inflation in H1 2026. “U.S. recorded music revenue reached $6B in the first half of 2026…
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