Music Industry News

For World Mental Health Day, a check-up on the music industry

When Olivia Rodrigo dropped her third studio album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, it quickly became one of the year's biggest breakouts, with legions of fans seeing themselves in its melancholy themes of sadness, loneliness and…

One to Watch: Michael Howell, classical music ground-breaker

Classically Black is taking place this Saturday 10th at Kings Place in King's Cross, the first Black and global majority classical music festival in this country; only in its third year, it is already a crucial part of London's music scene with its…

80s music legend Daryl Hall turns 80 - and he still looks incredible

With his signature blond locks, soulful voice and string of chart-topping hits, Daryl Hall was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the 1980s. And on Sunday, October 11, the legendary musician celebrates his milestone 80th birthday, marking an…

Music sounds better after I changed this one setting on Pixel 11

I've tested at least 100 headphones in my career as a tech reviewer, and more often than not, people don't bother with codec support and bitrate shenanigans. Consider this article a quick guide to your headphones' bitrate and how to find…

5 Underrated JRPGs With Better Music Than Persona 5, Ranked

While gameplay has taken precedence in determining whether a game is 'good' or 'bad,' a facet that I find heavily determines my enjoyment of a game is its music. A proper soundtrack is key to immersion, building a world from the ground up.

Next Man Up: Jake Majors Poised For First NFL Start As Musical Chairs On Eagles' Offensive Line Continues

For the third time this season, the Eagles are expected to have a different center. Jake Majors is set to make his first NFL start Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Majors, promoted to the 53-man roster…

Cheryl makes The Voice UK coaching debut as she 'saves Saturday night TV

Cheryl has made her debut on The Voice UK as a guest mentor. The chart-topper has given fans a first glimpse of her new role as a coach ahead of the show's 2027 series. The Girls Aloud star, 43, appeared in the latest episode as the ITV singing…

When it comes to pain relief, your favorite music may work best

Slow, soothing music sounds like the right thing to play while a technician slides a needle into someone's arm. In a new study of patients waiting for brain and spine scans, that kind of music did not significantly reduce reported pain. Patients…

Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m

The four-bedroom home in what was once St Mary's Church Hall in Bishophill is for sale. Before it was turned into a home, the hall was the setting of the Wedding Present's music video for the Leeds band's 1992 single Come Play With Me. The idea…

14 Years Ago Today: 'Nashville' Premieres, Changing How TV Depicts Country Music

Nashville seemed like a longshot when it debuted on ABC on Oct. 10, 2012, but the show defied all odds to become one of country music fans' favorite television shows of all time. It's notoriously difficult to capture the true vibe of Nashville's…

Six men on how they plan to stand up against rape culture: 'Boys need to be taught what is appropriate'

While most of the crowd at a Stop Sexual Violence rally in New York City was mostly women, men of all ages were in attendance too Tens of thousands of protesters gathered at city halls and college campuses across the country on Thursday to demand…

Review & Setlist: The Chicks bring fiery journey to stage

Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. The Chicks, MGM Fenway, Boston, Friday, Oct. 9. The first time I wrote about The Chicks, a gentleman emailed me to tell me…

24 Pop Stars Who Proved They're Just As Successful In Business As They Are On The Charts

Watch Rosalía perform 'Reliquia' en pointe and 'Magnolias' in the rain on 'SNL'

Rosalía performed ‘Reliquia' and ‘Magnolias' on Saturday Night Live last night (October 10), delivering two theatrical performances from her 2025 album ‘Lux'. READ MORE: Rosalía – ‘Lux' review: an…

4 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Are Still Stuck in My Head Over 30 Years Later

The 90s were a great time for the music industry. Money was coming in at an unprecedented rate, and each genre had its own incredible run. That success allowed a ton of weird one-hit wonders to flood the markets. Odd entries like “Mambo No.