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theguardian.com - Deborah Linton - A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music
A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music
The Guardian

I grew up in Great Yarmouth listening to classical music, learning piano and violin, playing in an orchestra and singing the Beatles in choir. Music was something that was arranged and formal, a privilege handed to me. At 18 I moved to London to…

bbc.co.uk - Isabella Verona - Alan Carr 'really supportive' of Northampton Music Festival
Alan Carr 'really supportive' of Northampton Music Festival
BBC

Isabella Verona Northamptonshire TV star Alan Carr has been 'really supportive' of a music festival held in his hometown that is returning for its 19th year, according to the organiser. Northampton Music Festival will see 85 artists perform at…

bbc.co.uk - Isabella Verona - Alan Carr 'really supportive' of Northampton Music Festival
Alan Carr 'really supportive' of Northampton Music Festival
BBC

TV star Alan Carr has been 'really supportive' of a music festival held in his hometown that is returning for its 19th year, according to the organiser. Northampton Music Festival will see 85 artists perform at various locations across the town on…

sfchronicle.com - Lily Janiak - The 1960s to '90s Bollywood film industry comes to life in this Bay Area musical
The 1960s to '90s Bollywood film industry comes to life in this Bay Area musical
San Francisco Chronicle

One actor can't sing the right notes without paan, a favorite drug. Another once took a spoonful of brandy every day so “the voice will gain weight.” A third remembers the bygone days when men played female roles, and a fourth gets…

theverge.com - Terrence O'Brien - Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
The Verge

Rather than fully polished tracks, the plugin is supposed to act as a creative spark. Rather than fully polished tracks, the plugin is supposed to act as a creative spark. All the latest in AI ‘music' Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend…

bgr.com - Briley Kenney - YouTube Music Keeps Recommending Songs You Don't Want? Try This
YouTube Music Keeps Recommending Songs You Don't Want? Try This
BGR

You're jamming out to YouTube Music, whether a curated playlist or one of your own, and suddenly, an artist or track pops up that you're not fond of. Maybe it's a different genre or maybe the theme kills your mood, but whatever the case, it's a…

tomsguide.com - Erin Bashford - I tried a music hammock that vibrates to the beat of any song - and I wanted to take it home with me
I tried a music hammock that vibrates to the beat of any song - and I wanted to take it home with me
Tom's Guide

If I could buy one thing from IFA 2026, it would be the 'Vibrating Music Hammock'. Unfortunately for me (and you), you can't buy it. The Vibrating Music Hammock is designed by Parker Hertzberger, a designer from the Netherlands, and is more of a…

androidauthority.com - Ryan McNeal - Gemini hands Lyria 3.5 the mic as the music model makes its debut on the app
Gemini hands Lyria 3.5 the mic as the music model makes its debut on the app
Android Authority

Add Android Authority on Google: Lyria 3.5 is now available in the Gemini app and the Gemini API. App users will now be able to choose between short and long tracks. Google is also introducing new templates to help you get started. Google…

billboard.com - Dan Rys - How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom
How Alliance Entertainment Is Helping Drive the Physical Music Boom
Billboard

This week, the RIAA released its annual mid-year report on the state of the U.S. recorded music industry, which showed (among many other data points) that in the first half of 2026, revenue from physical music — largely vinyl and CD sales…

rappler.com - Juno Reyes - FULL INTERVIEW: Ylona Garcia on sonic growth, celebrating 10 years in music
FULL INTERVIEW: Ylona Garcia on sonic growth, celebrating 10 years in music
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – Ever since she first began releasing her own songs in 2016, Ylona Garcia has become a voice to watch out for in the global music scene. She had first made waves with the single “O Pag-ibig,” which she sang…

nbc.com - Chris Phelan - Is SNL New Tonight, September 5? What to Know About Episode's Host & Musical Guest
Is SNL New Tonight, September 5? What to Know About Episode's Host & Musical Guest
NBC

Saturday Night Live is only 9 days away from finding out if they —- the most-Emmy-nominated show ever — will add any Emmys to its trophy count this year. Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on…

indianexpress.com - Lalmani Verma - Mayawati's musical chairs with party leadership leaves BSP cadre anxious
Mayawati's musical chairs with party leadership leaves BSP cadre anxious
The Indian Express

In his place, Mayawati brought Akash's younger brother, Ishaan, into a meeting of office-bearers in Lucknow on Thursday. The latest move has once again raised questions within the party about its leadership structure and the absence of a stable…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Andrew Spence - Popular music festival postponed due to 'unforeseen licensing issue
Popular music festival postponed due to 'unforeseen licensing issue
Liverpool Echo

A popular Merseyside music festival has been postponed to next year due to an 'unforeseen licensing issue.' Maggie's Fest, ran by cancer charity Maggie's Wirral, will now take place in either June or July 2027 - organisers have told the ECHO.

nme.com - Victoria Luxford - Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear
Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has teamed up with Fender to encourage live music fans to support their favourite grassroots venues. The new initiative asks music fans across England, Scotland and Wales to nominate their favourite local music venue.

billboard.com - Ariel King - Executive Turntable: Samantha Juneman Named Head of Music at Mattel
Executive Turntable: Samantha Juneman Named Head of Music at Mattel
Billboard

Samantha Juneman joined Mattel as the company's head of music, stepping into her new position on Aug. 31. In her new role, Juneman will report to Natalia Premovic, chief consumer productions and experiences officer. Juneman was previously senior vp…

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