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Live Nation, U.S. DOJ to settle lawsuit alleging music industry monopoly - National
U.S. Justice Department lawyers said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an…
Taylor Swift's break-up music branded 'boring' by rocker Jack White
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk The White Stripes' Jack White has branded Taylor Swift's break-up music 'boring' and questioned why the singer shares 'really painful' moments in her lyrics. The rocker, 50, admitted not finding…
Noughties music icons vow to 'grow old disgracefully on stage
An iconic Noughties band have vowed to 'grow old disgracefully on stage'. The Hoosiers have been a band since 2003, but after several line-up changes, Alan Sharland and Irwin Sparkes have revealed they have no plans to slow down. Instead, the band…
How Music Row's 'Weird' For-Profit Companies Are Redefining Access to Industry Training
Nearly five years after the consequential death of George Floyd, one of several minority-supporting initiatives is approaching its anniversary, too. Equal Access, established by marketing/artist development company mtheory in 2001, typically has…
Lead singer dead - heartbroken fans pay tribute to 'music icon
Lead singer of famous 60s band, Country Joe McDonald, has died at 84 after battle with Parkinson's. The singer who co-founder of rock band Country Joe and the Fish, passed away in California as tributes from friends and fans pour in. Country Joe…
Solo Viola For Musical Subtlety
US Inlet Audio releases UNRAVEL viola sample library 09/03/26 Inlet Audio has released UNRAVEL, a viola sample library which they describe as designed for music that tells quieter and subtler stories A spokesperson told us, 'It's a beautifully…
Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality
Scroll through #SingingDog hashtags on social media, and you will find many clips of hounds howling along to their favourite tunes. But can a canine Callas show any real musicality? That's the question that psychologist Aniruddh Patel at Tufts…
RSC head of music takes redundancy with music department set to be axed
Mar 9, 202608:05 by Katie Chambers The Royal Shakespeare Company is aiming to reduce its cost base by about £2.8m per year. Photo: Shutterstock Royal Shakespeare Company head of music Bruce O'Neil has taken redundancy as the company presses…
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Apple spotlights M5-powered MacBooks with new music-driven campaign
Apple has a long history of making silicon sound cinematic. With the latest films for its updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the company once again attempts the familiar trick of translating processor upgrades into something that feels less like…
OpenPlay's Connect Is a New 'App Store' for Music Pros
OpenPlay has introduced a new initiative called OpenPlay Connect App Exchange, a tech services marketplace for the music industry. The new platform brings together a range of app-based services that labels, publishers, and distributors can browse…
'Utterly winning': Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards
Paddington has become the first new West End musical to land nine awards at the WhatsOnStage awards. The much-loved bear's first appearance on the boards has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in December, and it is now one of…
You can hug this smart pillow to stream music and avoid doomscrolling on phones
Researchers have developed a unique smart pillow designed to stream music and podcasts, offering a new way for users to relax without relying on smartphones. The experimental device, created by a team at the University of Glasgow, is intended to…
Country music star announces Greenville concert
Thomas Rhett announces concert in Greenville 644 IS YOUR TIME. IT'S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE'VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH UPDATES OUT OF IRAN. THE SECOND SON OF IRAN'S…
Andris Nelsons forced out as Boston Symphony Orchestra music director after 13 seasons
Andris Nelsons is being forced out as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the summer of 2027 after 13 seasons. The orchestra made an unusually blunt announcement Friday. 'The decision to not renew his contract was made by the BSO's…
The MOBO Awards at 30: Celebrating Black Music's Place at the 'Center of Global Culture'
Over the past 30 years, few executives have done more to promote and champion Black British music talent than Kanya King. While names like Stormzy, Central Cee, Little Simz and Dave have risen to arena and festival headliner status, King…
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