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Music as an Intervention in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Music has long been part of ceremonial and healing practices involving psychedelics, and it has played a role in Western psychedelic research for decades. But as researchers learn more about how music influences patients during psychedelic-assisted…
The ultimate 90s indie music quiz: Test your knowledge of Britpop and beyond
Britpop, bucket hats, baggy jeans and guitar anthems - the 1990s were a golden era for indie music. From the swagger of Oasis and Blur to the infectious melodies of Pulp, The Stone Roses and Suede, the decade produced some of the most memorable…
'Who's In The Band?' Music Competition Series Lands Greenlight At ABC
EXCLUSIVE: Music competition series Who's In The Band? has finally scored a series order at ABC. The Disney-owned network has officially greenlit the show, which comes from Richard Bacon, Simon Cowell and Savan Kotecha. It marks the first new major…
From Monterrey to Houston, Nsqk makes music for people who move between worlds
Nsqk can hear the connection between Radiohead and Willie Colón. To the Mexican singer-producer, both know when to let the instruments speak as much as the verses. It's a fitting observation from an artist whose music moves between…
Mum's youth club in Wolverhampton helped make my music dream a reality
When Isaac Paris Spence was a teenager, he dreamt of becoming a musician but felt he did not have the right guidance to make it happen. His mother, Diane Spence, wanted to change that and set herself a goal. To open doors for Isaac and other local…
In Canada: Canada Music Fund to Receive $67M Boost; Women in Music Executive Award Winners Share Their Wisdom
The Canada Music Fund is getting a new boost from the federal government. At last night's ADISQ Gala in Montreal (Nov. 8), the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Marc Miller, announced that the federal government will invest $67 million to…
How Liverpool-born Paul McCartney built a $1.4bn music empire
For decades, Paul McCartney has made music that has travelled across generations. His success has also extended beyond record sales and sold-out concerts, with careful investments in music publishing, songwriting rights and other assets helping him…
Beyond film dubbing: Junior Giti's gamble on venturing into music
For more than a decade, Bonny Bugingo, popularly known as Junior Giti, has entertained Rwandans through his distinctive style of translating foreign films into Kinyarwanda. But beyond the humour, storytelling and familiar voice that made him a…
Steven Van Zandt brings KISS, rock music to Holocaust education
Steven Van Zandt is worried about the Jews. “There is that pre-Holocaust vibe,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency recently about what he sees on social media, where he is a prolific user. “They…
Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China with music that unites
For its 14th tour of China, the Philadelphia Orchestra returns to its role of cultural diplomacy. From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! When cellist Yumi Kendall plays…
Theater review: Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, musical sex therapy
The late Duncan Sheik goes out with bangs and whimpers. Theater, Musicals The Culture Club, Chelsea Advertising Audiences have watched Sophia Anne Caruso grow up onstage, from the unnamed Girls of Lazarus and Blackbird to the creepy teens in…
DistroKid Launches Music Publishing Service
US Designed to help independent artists collect songwriting royalties worldwide 13/11/26 DistroKid, a distributor of music, has announced the launch of DistroKid Publishing, a new service that makes it easier for eligible independent artists and…
Hilary Duff & More Take the Stage at Billboard Live Music Summit 2026 | Billboard News
The 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit took place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Hilary Duff took center stage along with Weezer to recount their careers and touring. Keep watching to see everything you missed at the summit! Hilary Duff: When you dream…
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…
10 Huelva Festival Standouts From 'La Bola Negra' to a Vibrant 'Funk' Musical and the Latest from 'Dive' Director Lucía Puenzo
Look at the U.S. summer box office and beyond. ‘The Odyssey' is a film made for the public, but from a personal vision, as indeed is ‘ La Bola Negra,'” says Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival Director Manuel H. Martín.
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