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Universal Music Subscription Revenue Growth Shows Improvement
Universal Music Group NV reported an increase in subscription revenue in the third quarter, buoyed by price increases and “healthy” subscriber growth, helping the world's largest music label bounce back after two disappointing…
Lyor Cohen: The Shady Israeli Executive Running YouTube Music & the Global Hip Hop Industry
When most people are asked “who controls hip hop?” they are unlikely to think of a 67-year-old Israeli Zionist who comes from a family of Israeli spies and state officials. But Lyor Cohen is the real deal. The brash, cigar-smoking 6…
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IVY Entertainment launches Bhojpuri Music Awards 2026 in Patna
IVY Entertainment officially launched its first digital IVY Bhojpuri Music Awards 2026 on Monday, 26th October 2026. Held at the prestigious Bapu Sabhagar auditorium in Patna, the grand event was managed by Yashi Films, bringing together the…
Taka Perry Speaks on Working With KATSEYE and Bridging International Music Markets
Australian-born music producer Taka Perry is opening up about his international career, his work with KATSEYE, and his growing involvement in Japan's music industry. In a recent interview for the Unbound Japan series, the 28-year-old producer…
'Alfaaz' Puts Pakistani Music On Spotify's Global Top 50
Pakistani music has earned another moment in the global spotlight as ‘Alfaaz' by Zain Ali, Zohaib Ali and Hamza Malik makes its way into Spotify's Top 50 Global chart, placing the homegrown track alongside some of the biggest names in the…
Waldorf Music Releases Crema
US Compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer 29/10/26 Waldorf Music has released Crema, which they describe a a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer designed for creating string ensembles, layered pads and evolving sound textures. They…
Mega mega mega, going back to Romford! How an outer London suburb became a metropolis for 90s dance music
In the early 1990s, the suburban town of Romford was known for three things. It was the home of the world's best snooker player, Steve Davis. It was where people placed bets at Romford dog track, over a dinner of chicken in a basket. And for those…
Big Country and Jacob Alon lead latest GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards winners
Held in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, the Scottish Music Awards have raised more than £1 million for the charity since launching in 1999, helping support people living with life-limiting illness, disability and social…
Slipknot Drummer Says the Band Is 'Making Real Music' With Their Next Album, Whether Fans 'Like It or Not'
Slipknot has given fans a taste of the new music they're working on, but there's much more on the way. In a new interview, drummer Eloy Casagrande opened up about what the band is crafting for their eighth album. He teased that the band is…
2026 MAMA AWARDS to travel across time, space with 'A Music Interstellar'
This year's MAMA AWARDS will take audiences on a journey between the stars, where music transcends the boundaries of past and present, here and there, organizers said Thursday as they unveiled plans for CJ ENM's flagship K-pop ceremony. The theme…
Post Malone Teases Return to Hip-Hop After Spending Years in Country Music
Post Malone's relationship with hip-hop has been a bit complicated to say the least. He made his career with the infamous “White Iverson”, a melodic rap song that drew the ire of everyone from fans to Earl Sweatshirt. Despite…
Universal Music Q3 subscription revenue growth tops expectations
(Adds missing text in paragraph 1) Oct 29 (Reuters) – Universal Music Group reported on Thursday a pick-up in subscription streaming revenue in the third quarter and said pressures on market share has moderated from the first…
Female student sues on Title IX grounds after being banned from playing male lead in school musical
A female student who was banned from playing the male lead role in her high school musical filed a lawsuit against the school district on Monday, alleging she was discriminated against based on Title IX. Ana Mota, a 17-year-old senior at South…
Will Open Firmware Become the Next Big Trend in Electronic Music Gear?
For decades, most hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines have operated within the limits of their manufacturers' software. Users could customize presets and sequences, but adding fundamentally new capabilities usually depended on an…
'Paddington the Musical' Extends West End Run Through 2028 After Olivier Awards Sweep
“ Paddington the Musical ” is sticking around London a little longer. The hit stage adaptation of Michael Bond's beloved children's books has extended its West End run through June 25, 2028, as the production approaches its first…
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