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Australian music industry mourning the death of legendary musician
The Australian music industry is in mourning following the death of legendary musician Daniel Hall, aged 48, from the pop-rock band Taxiride. Hall died suddenly on Friday, with his bandmates confirming the London-born guitarist's passing in a…
Inside the First AI Music Awards, a Chaotic Evening Attempting to Normalize Tech-Assisted Tunes
I knew things were a little off when the first thing I heard on my walk to the AI Music Awards was “the winner…” followed by the sweet voice of Kelly Clarkson. No, Miss American Idol did not abandon her feud with the Brooklyn…
Taylor Swift Says Humans Are 'Still Winning' at Making Music
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Taylor Swift argued that human creativity continues to connect with listeners in ways technology cannot replicate, praising Rosalía and Olivia Dean as examples of artists making music rooted in…
The Best Gifts for Music Lovers That Hit All the Right Notes
We all know someone who is always humming a new song or (not so subtly) strumming an air guitar as they stroll down the street. To these music enthusiasts, moving to the rhythm of the beat is more than a passion — it's second nature. And…
Sony Walkman is making a comeback with a new way to listen to your music streams
Sony's Walkman was one of the defining gadgets of the 1980s, becoming an instant icon and changing the way people listened to music on the move. Now the Japanese technology giant is tapping back into that nostalgia with a new pair of headphones…
Hull author Lucy Nichol shares enthusiasm for city's grassroots music scene
'I've come back after many years away and I just feel like I've landed in this warm and friendly community of music lovers,' says author Lucy Nichol, who has returned to her Hull roots. The writer, whose work includes books dealing with themes of…
Israel Music Showcase Festival returns for another year of shows
Music has been branded, by people from all corners of the planet, as the universal language. As such, it facilitates negative agenda-engineered divides and plies a safe and reciprocally gainful course through shark-infested political waters. That…
Is This Supposed to Happen?': How Matt Dike Dominated Eighties Hip-Hop Music
Set in 1980s Los Angeles, Peter Relic's “ Bust a Move: Matt Dike, Delicious Vinyl, and the Hip-Hop Hits that First Conquered Pop ” chronicles the peculiar circumstances that led to the founding of independent record label Delicious…
Xania Monet Wins Artist, Song & Album Honors At AI Music Awards
Xania Monet added three trophies to an AI music career that already includes a record deal and a radio breakthrough. The virtual R&B act won artist, song and album of the year at Friday's AI Music Awards. The November 13 ceremony at The Mayan was…
I felt my soul leave my body with curated spa treatment - the music was the standout
I tried one of Lush Spa's signature treatments I've had a few massages in my time. They've been either painful or ticklish, depending on the spa – but none of that at Lush Spa on London's Oxford Street, where I headed for a late evening…
SNL 5 Thoughts: Mulaney, Musicals, Momentum, Gillis, Cold Open & More
Posted in: NBC, Peacock, TV | Tagged: snl In this week's SNL 5 Thoughts: keeping the momentum going, a ratings face-off, John Mulaney's musicals, Shane Gillis, and Cold Open blues. SNL enters a pivotal week as John Mulaney returns to keep the…
Titans' New 'Music City' Jerseys & Helmet Revealed in Trending Photos for Rivalry Game vs. Jaguars
Ahead of their division showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the Tennessee Titans have unveiled the 'Music City' jerseys and helmets they will be wearing. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the images of Tennessee's new alternate look…
Talking Music with Satmar Songster Isaac Honig (Part II)
In last week's column, I spoke with Isaac Honig about how he got into the industry, his work, the world of Jewish music, and music within the Satmar community. Did you know that besides being a musician, Honig is also an entrepreneur? We'll get to…
Music legend's induction into Hall of Fame axed after defending Russell Brand
Ian McNabb's induction into the Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame has been axed after he made a post defending Russell Brand. McNabb, who found fame fronting Liverpool band The Icicle Works in the 1980s, claimed Brand had been 'stitched up' after he…
London is hosting the first European edition of a famous Japanese music festival
News Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Otoboke Beaver and Hitsujibungaku will play a showcase of popular Japanese musicians at Outernet in December Written by Ed Cunningham News and Features Editor, UK Japanese music is having a moment in London. Folk star Ichiko…
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