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Musos fear payday super rules could ruin live music industry
Musicians fear new payday superannuation rules are another nail in the coffin for live music Two long-running Australian jazz festivals have been cancelled, with organisers blaming the rules. The Australian Live Music Business Council is holding a…
What Makes the World Cup Hit Different? Ask the Music Industry
It's 1998. The World Cup is in France. But a new era of globalization and international trade has created a rising demand for Latin music, and the world's biggest soccer tournament needs anthem. Enter Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin. A global sex…
Leeds Playhouse Brassed Off musical instruments sent to Africa
Richard Baker, Yorkshire and Cathy Killick, Yorkshire Musical instruments used in a theatre production of the classic 1996 film Brassed Off have been donated to children in Cape Verde and Kenya. The instruments, mainly cornets and trombones, were…
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement. A three-years-long legal battle between X and major music publishers has quietly come to an end. In court documents filed by both X and…
Leeds Playhouse Brassed Off musical instruments sent to Africa
Musical instruments used in a theatre production of the classic 1996 film Brassed Off have been donated to children in Cape Verde and Kenya. The instruments, mainly cornets and trombones, were sourced from local restorer Dave Walker, who runs All…
Two AIs got $100 each to make a music video by themselves
Someone at TryAI handed two frontier AI models the same assignment: here's Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson's 'Uptown Funk,' a budget, and a shell with ffmpeg plus access to every video-generation model on the market — now direct a music video by…
Mobile Music Unlimited celebrates 50 years
PORT ANGELES — A mobile music company that has had a Port Angeles location for decades is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Mobile Music Unlimited first opened for business in July 1976, when Greg Hinton, who owned a car…
Apple Music and Apple One Are Now Going to Cost You More
Apple Music has hiked its subscription fee for the first time since late 2022, while the Apple One bundle is also getting more expensive. In the US, Apple Music's Individual plan jumped to $11.99 per month from $10.99. Apple Music's Family plan…
A brand new grassroots music venue is opening in north London
News Radial will have live music, listening events, talks and club nights when it opens in Tottenham in September Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK If you thought Tottenham was only good for tasty Turkish treats and the footy…
New Look at The Sims 4 Music Den Kit
The Sims 4 is giving fans an early look at the upcoming Music Den kit coming to the game, adding a multitude of new decorations and musical instruments to the game. The kit will be the fifth of The Sims 4 's smaller DLC packs to release in 2026.
BTS' 'NORMAL' Music Video Breaks Spotify's Single-Day Streaming Record
BTS is adding another milestone to its Spotify legacy. On Friday (July 17), Spotify announced that the superstar group's “NORMAL” set the record for the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in the platform's history. The…
An interview with one of the pioneers of Christian EDM music - Kurt Kirton
Kurt Kirton has been an acquaintance of mine (Timo) for several years. I interviewed him back while I was attending college circa 2011 over the airwaves. IVM: Good afternoon. This written interview has been a long time coming so thanks for talking…
Google AI Mode adds more Connected Apps, including YouTube Music
Google has expanded the capabilities of its AI-powered Search experience by adding support for more third-party Connected Apps in AI Mode. The latest update lets users link services such as YouTube Music, Canva, and Instacart, enabling everyday…
Apple Music Prices Jump For The First Time In Four Years
Apple Music prices are climbing again, and the family plan is taking the biggest hit as the service moves closer to a $20 monthly bill in the United States. Apple introduced the new subscription rates on July 17, 2026, marking the first price…
Bad Parent Night Coming To Barefoot Farms In Avenue With Live Music And Nearly 50 Vendors
AVENUE, Md. — Summer means pool days, birthday parties, vacations and keeping kids entertained, leaving parents little time to relax themselves. On July 25, one Southern Maryland mother-daughter team hopes to give adults permission to press…
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