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There's more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor
The Manchester mayor, Bev Craig, has said the city's music scene is about more than just Oasis, as she announced funding to nurture a diverse range of local artists, be they “guitar bands or not”. Craig pledged the £2m…
Here's how the U.K. manages to produce so much innovation in music
Full disclosure: I am a dedicated Anglophile when it comes to music. I'm deeply invested in the kind of music that comes out of that rainy island in the North Atlantic. I'm fascinated by how the people of the U.K. are constantly able to innovate…
5 Affordable Wireless Headsets You Can Use For Gaming And Music
No matter the price, having a pair of headphones that work well for gaming and music can be ideal if you're the type that loves to jam after a long gaming session. BGR is certainly no stranger to wired gaming headphones with strong audio, but…
Inside the Halftime Music Strategy For the NFL's International Games: 'The Biggest Challenge Is Expectation'
When the NFL prepared to kick off its 2026-2027 season with an opening game in Melbourne, Australia on Sept. 10, Tim Tubito was gearing up for the beginning of his own journey of a season. The NFL's senior director of global game presentation and…
Brazilian Musical Family Jewelry
Santa Barbara has seen and heard from the profoundly talented Assad family, from Brazil, in various permutations. Brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad, one of the world's most respected classical guitar duos, has shown up on a few occasions…
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…
As a casual DJ and house music lover, the Sony ULT Tower 5 might just be one of my favorite speakers I've tested - here's why
The Sony ULT Tower 5 is one of the stand-out audio products I've reviewed in 2026. In many ways, it defies belief. Despite being pretty small for a traditional party speaker, it produces almighty audio, with the sort of bass you'd expect from a…
Sony and Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over Claude Music Training - News Anyway
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music filed the Sony Warner Chappell Anthropic lawsuit in the Northern District of California on Friday, accusing the AI company and two of its founders of torrenting, scraping, and using copyrighted songs…
NYFF Review: Behemoth! Crescendos When Focused on the Music
It's been fourteen years since screenwriter and occasional director Tony Gilroy made an original film, and he's taking a fresh approach. The filmmaker best known for penning the Bourne films and bringing us Michael Clayton has spent most of his…
Music Stocks To Watch Today - October 11th
3 Dividend Stocks Investors May Be Missing in 2026 NetEase, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Warner Music Group, Dolby Laboratories, and Madison Square Garden Entertainment are the five Music stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
Exclusive: Charli XCX on MISTR and Carrying Madonna's Torch
Some pop icons nod to the culture that made them; others actually show up. Charli XCX shows up. “I would not be the artist I am without the queer community,” Charli told Newsweek exclusively. “When the rest of the music…
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…
Singing, acting, and beyond: Mano's four-decade film sojourn in nutshell
“Singing is not just a passion, it is like the air I breathe,” says singer Mano, reflecting on his journey, spanning four decades, in the music industry. Yet Mano's initial interest was acting, not singing. For Mano, who was named…
Erykah Badu Cancels Five European Tour Dates, Apologizes To Fans
Erykah Badu is reshuffling her European tour schedule this month, and she's making sure her supporters know how much she values their commitment. The neo-soul icon announced on October 10 that unforeseen circumstances forced her to cancel five…
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