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No Name Music Industries hopes to reenergize Indy punk scene
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis-based No Name Music Industries is looking to reenergize the indie punk rock scene. The self-described “full-service live music production company” launched this summer with a full lineup of…
How we might hear new Dolly Parton music in the future
Dolly Parton's classics like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5' will live on long after her death, but will we get new music from the Queen of Country as well? SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Her own interviews indicate there is more to come. At least one tune…
Emma Thompson's new Nanny McPhee musical to debut in London next year
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A new musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee…
How Each Music Listening Platform Is Treating AI Music (Updating)
Spotify is attempting to tackle the negative uses of AI music, while leaving the door open for users to enjoy the songs if they want to. Last year, the service announced policies against spam, impersonation and streaming fraud — all of which…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence
Andalou Agency via Getty Images The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called 'xenophobic violence' has been met with disappointment by the province hosting a festival he was due…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence
Andalou Agency via Getty Images Damian Zane, Alfred Lasteck, BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam and Thomas Naadi, BBC Africa, Accra The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called 'xenophobic…
Find Out When the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Will Be Revealed
The journey to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards is about to begin. The finalists for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. ET during a live broadcast on the “Telemundo…
Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed. The Australian Recording Industry Association announced today that any tracks wholly generated with AI will not be eligible for inclusion on the nation's music charts. The Code of Practice…
The Best Hilton Hotels for a Music-Filled Nashville Staycation
If you're a live music lover, and staycation enthusiast, then there's no place to explore the robust live music scene and rich music history than Nashville, Tennessee. The city offers a wonderful blend of Southern charm and hospitality with a…
Country music star Riley Green keeps cooking with new single 'That's Just Me' from upcoming album
Riley Green released another guaranteed hit. Green has turned into a monster country music star over the past couple years, and his rise has been incredible to watch unfold. The 'Jesus Saves' singer also isn't slowing down. Green's new album…
Jazz Kissa: When Listening to Music Becomes an Art
Light casts shadows through the glass, falling across a vinyl record spinning at a steady 33 rpm. The crackle of the needle settling into the grooves awakens analogue sound – imperfect, but that's why people love it. In our fast-paced world…
'Nanny McPhee' Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer
“ Nanny McPhee ” is coming to the West End. A new musical based on the character and penned by Emma Thompson — who starred in and wrote the screenplay for the beloved 2005 film and its sequel — is set to world premiere…
Dolly Parton changed country music by refusing to play by its rules
Dolly Parton has sung disco, pop, bluegrass and even metal – but for all her genre-hopping, she has always come back to country. From the disco bop of Baby I'm Burnin' to the metal-influenced Bygones, featuring Judas Priest's Rob Halford…
SM Entertainment forms China joint venture with Tencent Music
Korean K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment has announced a joint venture with Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) as it seeks to expand its presence in Chinese-speaking markets. The new Beijing-based company, named STE, will develop and manage…
Paul Thomas Anderson's forthcoming concert film is buzzword bingo for fans of indie music and movies
Right as awards season kicked up at the end of 2025, before Paul Thomas Anderson took home the Best Director Academy Award for One Battle After Another, he was taking in a concert at Carnegie Hall by singer-songwriter Cameron Winter. He wasn't in a…
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