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Inside the First AI Music Awards, a Chaotic Evening Attempting to Normalize Tech-Assisted Tunes
I knew things were a little off when the first thing I heard on my walk to the AI Music Awards was “the winner…” followed by the sweet voice of Kelly Clarkson. No, Miss American Idol did not abandon her feud with the Brooklyn…
The Best Gifts for Music Lovers That Hit All the Right Notes
We all know someone who is always humming a new song or (not so subtly) strumming an air guitar as they stroll down the street. To these music enthusiasts, moving to the rhythm of the beat is more than a passion — it's second nature. And…
Hull author Lucy Nichol shares enthusiasm for city's grassroots music scene
'I've come back after many years away and I just feel like I've landed in this warm and friendly community of music lovers,' says author Lucy Nichol, who has returned to her Hull roots. The writer, whose work includes books dealing with themes of…
Israel Music Showcase Festival returns for another year of shows
Music has been branded, by people from all corners of the planet, as the universal language. As such, it facilitates negative agenda-engineered divides and plies a safe and reciprocally gainful course through shark-infested political waters. That…
Is This Supposed to Happen?': How Matt Dike Dominated Eighties Hip-Hop Music
Set in 1980s Los Angeles, Peter Relic's “ Bust a Move: Matt Dike, Delicious Vinyl, and the Hip-Hop Hits that First Conquered Pop ” chronicles the peculiar circumstances that led to the founding of independent record label Delicious…
SNL 5 Thoughts: Mulaney, Musicals, Momentum, Gillis, Cold Open & More
Posted in: NBC, Peacock, TV | Tagged: snl In this week's SNL 5 Thoughts: keeping the momentum going, a ratings face-off, John Mulaney's musicals, Shane Gillis, and Cold Open blues. SNL enters a pivotal week as John Mulaney returns to keep the…
Titans' New 'Music City' Jerseys & Helmet Revealed in Trending Photos for Rivalry Game vs. Jaguars
Ahead of their division showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the Tennessee Titans have unveiled the 'Music City' jerseys and helmets they will be wearing. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the images of Tennessee's new alternate look…
Talking Music with Satmar Songster Isaac Honig (Part II)
In last week's column, I spoke with Isaac Honig about how he got into the industry, his work, the world of Jewish music, and music within the Satmar community. Did you know that besides being a musician, Honig is also an entrepreneur? We'll get to…
Music legend's induction into Hall of Fame axed after defending Russell Brand
Ian McNabb's induction into the Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame has been axed after he made a post defending Russell Brand. McNabb, who found fame fronting Liverpool band The Icicle Works in the 1980s, claimed Brand had been 'stitched up' after he…
London is hosting the first European edition of a famous Japanese music festival
News Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Otoboke Beaver and Hitsujibungaku will play a showcase of popular Japanese musicians at Outernet in December Written by Ed Cunningham News and Features Editor, UK Japanese music is having a moment in London. Folk star Ichiko…
Popular music festival cancelled as appeal issued for new organisers
A popular Nottinghamshire music festival has been cancelled with organisers hoping someone else could potentially take the event forward. Boho Festival was due to return from July 23 to 25, 2027, at Millview Glamping & Events in Newton, near…
Is SNL New Tonight, November 14, 2026? About This Week's Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live is on fire: Last week's November 7 episode featuring Druski nabbed the highest ratings of Season 52 so far, with 5.6 million viewers tuning in to witness the viral social media comedian make his Studio 8H debut. Watch Saturday…
Snow Tha Product Refuses To Stay Quiet For The Music Business
Snow Tha Product isn't letting the music business decide which communities she's allowed to defend. She's speaking up for women, Latino communities and queer people even when that choice can complicate her career. In a November 9 interview with…
ENHYPEN I Want You Music Video Out: A Bittersweet Love Story Takes Place In Parallel Universe
ENHYPEN's upcoming single album, THE SIN: PARALLEL WORLD, will be released on November 23. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The new video imagines the six members in an alternate universe where they are ordinary humans. ENHYPEN's upcoming…
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: Nelly, Khalid, and Swae Lee headline two days of music
Shillong has always had an ear for music. Long before Spotify and YouTube, its musical tastes were shaped by worn-out cassettes, CDs and mixtapes. Hip-hop, R&B, pop and alternative rock gradually found a place in the city's musical landscape…
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