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Youth Music's misogyny in music report shows high rates of feeling unsafe and unfair pay
Findings in a new ‘Misogyny In Music' report by Youth Music have exposed widespread claims of unsafe work environments, low pay and discrimination across the music industry. READ MORE: RAYE on surviving the music industry: “Keep good…
Japanese DIY music app aims to help 'otaku' bedroom composers find their voice
The market for Vocaloid and competing voice synthesizer software is already huge in Japan and overseas. But a new app, VoiSona, is aiming to stand out by offering an easy-to-use, affordable service that focuses on the otaku bedroom composers who…
Elvis Presley musical is 'on the way' after Baz Luhrmann's hit movie
ELVIS Presley fans will be pleased to hear that a musical about his life is “on the way”. Director Baz Luhrmann, who has made two movies about The King, has spilled the beans on his next project, but admitted “I don't know if I…
Dave Matthews Band to perform 2 shows at Ruoff Music Center this summer
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The highest ranked American headliner, Dave Matthews Band, will be making two stops at Ruoff Music Center on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. Since debuting in 1991, Dave Matthews Band has sold a combined 38…
Graham Norton suffers awkward moment as huge music star confronts him on-air
Damon Albarn confronted chat show presenter Graham Norton during an uncomfortable moment on the BBC programme's most recent episode. The Blur lead singer, 57, appeared on the renowned sofa this weekend alongside actors Adrian Lester, Leo Woodall…
I'm all-in on Google, but I still won't use YouTube Music until these 5 things change
As you might expect from someone who writes for Android Authority, I'm about as invested in the Google ecosystem as can be. I use YouTube TV daily and can't imagine not having YouTube Premium. All of my cloud storage is in Google Drive and Google…
Baz Luhrmann is also working on an Elvis stage musical
Baz Luhrmann has revealed that he is working on a stage musical centred around the life and career of Elvis Presley. READ MORE: ‘Elvis' review: Baz Luhrmann's bold biopic of the King of Rock ‘n' Roll The Australian filmmaker, who is…
AI Music Transcription Is Changing How Artists Turn Recordings Into Lyrics and Written Tracks
Music is messy. Beautiful, messy, layered sound. A recording captures notes, yes, but also feeling, timing, subtle interaction between instruments. Translating that into written form—lyrics, sheet music, structured tracks—has always…
Jay Gilbert exits Music Biz Weekly podcast after 500 episodes
Jay Gilbert is stepping aside as cohost of the popular Music Biz Weekly podcast after 500 episodes. Mike Brandvold, who released the first episode in 2011, a decade before current podcast boom, will continue as host. Both Brandvold and Gilbert are…
Jimmy Jam Explains Why Artists Are Taking Different Paths as Catalog Sales Reshape the Music Business
As music catalogs continue to be treated like high-value assets on Wall Street, legendary producer Jimmy Jam has offered a rare, level-headed take on a trend that has artists fielding eight- and nine-figure offers for their life's work. In a recent…
New Orleans music museum gets backing from Sodexo to help project move forward
The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, a long-planned museum intended to tell the story of the state's musical genres, has finalized a deal with global food and beverage company Sodexo LIVE! to help fund and operate the attraction, originally…
Vevo Unveils Powerful Black History Month 2026 Tribute Honoring 100 Years Of Black Music
Music video network Vevo is marking Black History Month 2026 with a slate of curated playlists, special programming and artist tributes celebrating a century of Black musical achievement across multiple digital platforms. The campaign, which runs…
TikTok launches Listening Party feature with Apple Music
TikTok has launched a new Listening Party feature in beta that creates a direct, real-time bridge between social engagement and full-track streaming via Apple Music. For independent artists, music marketers and labels, this offers a major new…
This '90s Alt-Rock Singer Once Claimed Bruce Springsteen's Music Didn't Belong in Rock
Courtney Love is no stranger to feuds. The Hole lead singer has been outspoken since her career took off at the height of the grunge movement in the 1990s, espousing her opinions about everything from music to feminism to fashion. In doing so, she…
Harry Styles will curate Meltdown music festival in London
Harry Styles has a busy London summer ahead of him. Having already put on sale a 12-night run at Wembley Stadium, the musician has announced that he'll curate an entire music festical in the capital. The Meltdown festival takes place at the…
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