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Exposing the Normalized Harm and Safety Issues for Youth in the Live Music Industry
Read about the Youth Music's new report exposing harmful practices affecting young musicians and audiences in live music culture in the UK. A new research report published by Youth Music entitled “Just The Way It Is?” draws a stark…
SZA blasts 'evil' Trump for twisting her music into ICE propaganda
Have YOU got a story? Email SZA is the latest chart-topper to publicly condemn Donald Trump's administration after her music was used in a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) video. The 34-year-old singer erupted on X Wednesday after…
Music is my purpose on earth - Efya
Ghanaian singer, Efya, has opened up about her deep connection to music, describing it as her life's purpose and the foundation upon which she has built her career. Speaking in an interview on TV3 on December 10, 2025, Efya mentioned that she…
The 10 best budget headphones for great value music listening, from just £40
Quality headphones have never been so affordable. You can still spend hundreds on a pair of the best headphones, but you can also get top-class features and an entertaining sound for under £100. While spending more provides a more…
School music tuition fee rise deeply concerning, says principal - BBC News
A rise in the fees young people have to pay to learn music risks making music 'only for the most affluent,' a County Armagh principal has said. The Education Authority (EA) is to increase fees for music tuition and instrument hire for schools and…
Lily Collins reveals daughter listens to grandpa Phil's music DAILY
Have YOU got a story? Email Lily Collins revealed that her baby daughter Tove enjoys listening to grandpa Phil Collins ' music 'every morning.' The 36-year-old actress - who recently offered rare insight into motherhood - opened up about the topic…
Detty December: Here are concerts music lovers can attend in Ghana
It's obvious that December in Ghana, also known as 'Detty December' cannot be compared to anywhere else in the world. During the festive season, Ghanaians in the diaspora and visitors from other countries travel to Ghana purposely for its…
AI song goes viral - that's why music can't be perfect
An AI-generated gospel song goes viral. Musicians like Charlie Puth and producer Pele Loriano react calmly - for them, the emotional depth of music remains a matter for humans. An AI-generated remix of 'Thong Song' goes viral on TikTok, but…
Almost Famous,' 'Song Sung Blue' star Kate Hudson: 'A good music movie is hard to do
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Tonatiuh discusses the grassroots efforts he spearheaded to get “Kiss of the Spider Woman” in front of communities Hollywood may not always reach, and “Song Sung…
Year in Music 2025: Looking Across Nashville Music
It is quite a feat to keep track of plot developments in the ongoing story of this ever-changing thing we call “Nashville music” each year. Like every year, I owe a major debt of gratitude to a small army of freelance contributors and…
Inside the new HSC drama and music syllabus
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Music students will be required to compose an original piece of music while drama students will undertake a reformed theory exam…
Music League, Roxxem Take Top Honors in Music Tectonics Startup Competition 2025
Music tech startup Music League and Roxxem claimed the top prizes at Music Tectonics' 2025 ‘ Swimming with Narwhals' competition. Each year the competition highlights companies reshaping how music connects people, powers creativity, and…
Apple TV and Apple Music are currently down
Update 5:02 p.m. ET: Apple says the outages have been fixed. The original post follows below. Apple's System Status page confirms that it is currently experiencing three four outages. Here are the details. Users attempting to access Apple Music…
Music fans furious after political drama axes 2026 Hangout Festival
Imagine the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo allows one of today's leading pop stars—say, Sabrina Carpenter —headline and curate its 2026 entertainment lineup. Her choices raise a few eyebrows, mainly among those who previously enjoyed…
The Sound of Music: a 'richly entertaining' festive treat
How do you solve a problem like Maria? In this handsome and wonderfully sung Christmas production at Leicester's Curve – a venue with a “truly impressive musical pedigree” – Molly Lynch solves it with…
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