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Music industry seeks late-night transport rethink to help save gig venues
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has warned of a growing trend for gigs having to be cut short and finishing earlier, as well as audiences leaving gigs early, due to a lack of late-night transport options. The organisations, which represents 68 venues…
5 music marketing mistakes to avoid - ReverbNation Blog
Want to sharpen your music marketing skills in order to grow your fanbase ? You can create the best tracks in the world and distribute that music worldwide, but your songs won't go very far without good music marketing. Yes, that's true for artists…
Kesha blasts Trump's White House for using her music to 'threaten war
Have YOU got a story? Email Kesha has furiously struck out against The White House after learning her music had been used in a TikTok to 'incite violence and threaten war.' On February 10, Kesha's track Blow was used in a video The White House…
Rihanna confirms she is back in the studio recording new music
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Rihanna has finally confirmed she is back in the studio recording new music for the first time in 10 years. The nine-time Grammy Award winner, 38, who last dropped her ANTI album in 2016, took to…
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Libas introduces 'Dear Summer', inspired by music eras and shared memories
Libas has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Dear Summer: A Curation of Memories', alongside a new collection influenced by iconic music decades and childhood nostalgia. Positioned around the idea of nostalgia as an ongoing cultural influence…
Wu-Tang Clan music legend's heartbreaking cause of death
Oliver 'Power' Grant 's cause of death has been revealed by his family. The businessman, who was probably best known as an executive producer for the group Wu-Tang Cla, passed away towards the end of last month at the age of 52. Just over a week…
Simon Cowell's 'fresh chapter' as new proteges share music mogul's next steps
Simon Cowell is embarking on “a fresh chapter” and doesn't like to “look back”, according to his latest musical protages. Speaking on the red carpet at the Brit Awards 2026, December 10, the English–Irish boy band…
Rihanna FINALLY confirms she's back in the studio & recording music after 10yrs
SINGER Rihanna has confirmed she is working on new music – 10 years after releasing her last album. The star has largely stayed out of the music industry since her acclaimed 2016 release Anti and has focused on business endeavours instead.
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It's tough to stay on top of it all. So that's where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming albums. In the coming months, there will be big…
Investing in gold is like playing musical chairs with money
Gold has picked up where it left off in 2025, soaring almost 9 per cent. Bullion bulls foresee further gains. Maybe so. Maybe not. Regardless, investors who benefited from the boom should now soberly reconsider. Gold investing success depends…
DJ Premier is first recipient of the Rob Stone JoyRx Music Awards
DJ Premier is the inaugural recipient of the Rob Stone JoyRx Music Award, a new distinction presented by The FADER that recognizes the legacy of pivotal figures in the music industry while raising awareness for JoyRx, a program that delivers free…
Tyla Shares Says 'Love & Passion' Are Her Secret to Making Timeless Music | NAACP Image Awards 2026
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March Things to Do: Music
Want more? Here's everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. I once found myself sitting at a bar beside PNW legend Toody Cole and told her that she was my all-time favorite bassist…
Marin teens launch new music festival
Marin Academy students Sienna Driegert, from left, Tatiana Ting and Marina Gunning practice their set for SheShreds Fest. (Courtesy of Marin Academy) Sienna Driegert was in elementary school when she decided to learn how to play the drums just like…
How music taught this artist to experiment in his digital painting
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