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'It's rational to fear the music industry': Grouper's Liz Harris on virality, streaming scammers and her 'restorative' dream-pop trio
In mid-September, I watched as Liz Harris soundchecked to 1,500 empty seats at midtown Manhattan's historic Town Hall theatre. Soon each plush red chair would be filled for the second of two sold-out nights, but this ornate seclusion felt oddly…
This Pop Star and TV Personality Wants AI to Be 'Welcome to the Table' in the Music Industry
AI is becoming more and more normalized as time goes on. People use it for seemingly everything: simple research, optimizing daily tasks, advice, and more. Despite the many detractors, others are going above and beyond to try to compromise or…
How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét's return to music
This past spring, while deep in rehearsals for a European stadium tour with Bruno Mars, Victoria Monét would get up early every morning to chop, blend and sauté as a prep cook at Verse L.A. in Toluca Lake. The gig at Verse, a supper…
Music to the Ears of Etsy Sellers
Payoneer, the global financial tech company, said it has renewed its partnership with Etsy through to 2029. The two companies first teamed up in 2023 and “have enabled tens of thousands of sellers to receive cross-border payouts and grow…
Behind Music Companies' Stock Market Stumble: 'They Are Caught in Crosswinds'
It's a tough time to be a publicly traded music company. Often the bellwether for the music industry, Universal Music Group's (UMG) stock is down nearly 35% so far in 2026, trading at 14.27 euros ($16.20). Though an entirely different kind of music…
AI music maker Suno now generates spoken words
The new Speech feature provides synthetic voiceovers embellished with AI background music. The new Speech feature provides synthetic voiceovers embellished with AI background music. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may…
The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1088: A timeline of technological advances in music
This probably won't come as a shock, but I'm something of a nerd when it comes to technology. Yeah, I like gadgets and devices and toys and machines that go “ping,” but I'm especially interested in the tech that affects…
A Musical Deal: Save Over 30% With These JBL Noise Cancelling Earbuds
If I could, I'd have a walking orchestra with me, giving my life a background score. I truly believe that the right soundtrack can make anything better, but elevating your personal audio takes the right hardware: whether that means crisp on-ear…
Snakeskin Boots' pairs Miranda Lambert with Ella Langley in a Western-inspired country music duet
Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley teamed up for a new song generating lots of attention. As OutKick readers know, Langley has become the most recognizable female face in country music, and there's no close second. She's dominating absolutely every…
Would You Date Someone With These 3 Music Taste Red Flags?
How someone approaches music will tell you a lot about them. Sometimes, it's just a matter of their taste and their personality. Other times, it's a reflection of their habits. When you're in the dating scene, you need as much info as you can…
Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson & More Featured On The Delmore Brothers Tribute Album: 'Their Musical Innovation Influenced Almost Every Genre of Music'
In the 1930s and 1940s, before the iconic sibling harmonies of duos including The Everly Brothers and the Louvin Brothers, two siblings from Elkmont, Alabama — Alton Delmore and his younger brother Rabon Delmore — formed The Delmore…
Twin Cities Gen Z and millennials get in on music bingo
Grab a card — music bingo may be the Twin Cities' hottest 'soft socializing' meetup, according to Eventbrite data shared with Axios. Why it matters: The twist on classic bingo swaps in songs and artist names, giving people something…
Kelly Clarkson Loves AI, But Says AI Artists Shouldn't Be 'Competing With Humans' on Music Charts
Kelly Clarkson is getting candid about what she calls her “controversial” thoughts on artificial intelligence. While chatting with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang on a recent episode of their Las Culturistas podcast, the Grammy winner…
How Concord's Roster of Progressive Pop Producers Is Evolving Mainstream Music
This year, a host of electronic producers has pushed the boundaries of pop music towards the far-flung margins of internet culture. After a standout Coachella 2026 performance, French producer Oklou co-produced the dreamy “Final…
Streets in downtown Raleigh blocked this weekend for Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival
Drivers in downtown Raleigh should expect road closures this weekend as the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival and other events take center stage. October is a busy time for festivals, and this weekend is no different, with a fall festival at Dix…
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