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Four-year plan to transform 'fragile' Scottish music industry revealed
Industry leaders want Scottish music to be officially recognised and invested in as a “national cultural, social and economic asset'. However, they have said their vision is for the industry, which currently supports more than 7,000 jobs, is…
Anuv Jain: Rising Indian singer on new music and future hopes
Srosh Khan and Naomi de Souza, BBC Newsbeat Can you find success as an Indian artist, outside of the Bollywood machine, while making music that feels like you? Well according to Anuv Jain it's possible - and you can even create something…
Anuv Jain: Rising Indian singer on new music and future hopes
Can you find success as an Indian artist, outside of the Bollywood machine, while making music that feels like you? Well according to Anuv Jain it's possible - and you can even create something 'beautiful'. The singer-songwriter's soft vocals have…
Country music trio The Castellows hint at something big with new unreleased song preview
The Castellows continue to amp up fans by teasing new music. The Castellows are a very popular neo-traditional country music trio consisting of sisters Ellie, Lily and Powell Balkcom. While they might not have the popularity of someone like Ella…
'Ofrenda' Review: A Musical Meeting With Death at Austin Opera
Austin Opera, the $5 million company in the Texas state capital—much smaller than the better-known outfits of Dallas and Houston—is having some firsts this season. Its brand-new headquarters, a converted warehouse in an industrial…
Tony Gilroy on leaving the politics of 'Andor' behind for his 9-composer music drama 'Behemoth!
Long before Tony Gilroy wrote “The Bourne Identity,' made “Michael Clayton” or created “ Andor,” he wanted to be a musician. After playing guitar in a string of bands, Gilroy came to Los Angeles hoping to become a…
Music reviews: Miley, Beck
At 33, Miley Cyrus is “still finding her way forward,” said Larisha Paul in Rolling Stone. On her latest No. 1 album, the former teen star attempts a couple of club tracks like the hits she used to make, but it's clear she “has…
Why Pearl Jam Refused to Make Music Videos at the Height of Their Fame
In 1991, members of Soundgarden and future members of Pearl Jam came together to honor their friend, Andrew Wood. He was the frontman of the Seattle-pioneering grunge band Mother Love Bone. In March 1990, Wood tragically died of an overdose. His…
HARDY's new single 'Man In The Box' blends country music and rock into one roller coaster track
HARDY gave fans a unique song with his latest release. The popular country music singer has carved a nice lane for himself in the industry with his country rock style. His music is much more aggressive than your stereotypical country tracks, but…
Blippi's Meekah and Dove Release Music Video to Promote Children's Body Confidence (EXCLUSIVE)
Meekah, best friend of children's entertainment and education character Blippi, has teamed up with Dove on a new music video promoting body confidence. Moonbug Entertainment and the Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) have partnered with Meekah for…
Natanael Cano Talks Inspiration, Music & Mexico's Support | Billboard News
Natanael Cano opens pu about what inspires him most: music, the studio energy and chasing songs that last. In this Billboard News interview, the musician also shouts out Mexico's support and shares his pre-show mindset. Natanael Cano reflects on…
Booming business: Who's paying most for musical residencies in Europe?
For decades, Las Vegas made musical residencies part of its identity. Instead of taking a show from city to city, major artists would stage the same production in a single venue for weeks or even months, and it was the audience who travelled to see…
Sony Music Has Requested the Removal of Over 260,000 AI Deepfake Songs From Digital Platforms
Sony Music has requested the removal of more than 260,000 AI deepfake tracks from digital platforms, Billboard has confirmed. That's nearly double the number reported in March, when Sony revealed it had sent a total of 135,000 takedown requests to…
Papa Moi defined music, the rest must posthumously learn from him
When news started filtering through that Moses Matovu had been killed in Kibuli last Thursday, the first question I asked myself was who would want him dead? I can't claim to have known Moses Matovu very well. I only met him a few times; the first…
Music Business Headlines You Need to Know: Warner, ADA, Estates & AI | Billboard On the Record News
From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton's inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry. On this special bonus episode of Billboard On The…
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