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In light of the whole arts world supporting Macklemore over his censorship, who in the music industry supported Róisín Murphy?
To her, I could add who in TV over Linehan, dance over Rosie Kay? Sure, JKR is too big to be cancelled, but I didn't see any writers flock to her side. So, pressure put on Eddie Sheeran to drop Macklemore for his overtly political Free Palestine!
AI music is already charting. Korea is slow to respond
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted song's entry into Melon's Top 100 chart has exposed a regulatory vacuum over AI music in Korea, just weeks after the country's largest music copyright collective withdrew its first attempt to allow the…
No Dogs in Space is back to feed your need for obsessive music history
The podcast is getting ‘back to basics' with Punk 2.0 The podcast is getting ‘back to basics' with Punk 2.0 What we're listening to, watching, and reading right now. Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's covered the…
Warner Music (WMG) Bets its AI Truce with Suno Can Turn into a New Revenue Line
On September 9, 2026, Reuters reported that AI music startup Suno launched a new suite of models, including its flagship v6 and exploratory v6-Wild, built in partnership with Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG) and BMG. It lets users make new…
Kigali Durarame 2026--A special tribute to Cécile Kayirebwa's music
Rwanda music legend Cécile Kayirebwa will be honoured for her contribution to the development and preservation of Rwandan music during the upcoming 2026 edition of ‘Kigali Dutarame' concert, scheduled for October 3 at Kigali…
Drake Drops New Single 'Quebec' Alongside Individual 'FOMO' Music Videos
Drake has released a new single titled 'Quebec' alongside individual music videos previously featured in his 'FOMO' short film The YouTube visual drop includes standalone clips for collaborations with Sexyy Red Loe Shimmy Stunna Sandy and Iconic…
Himesh Reshammiya on decline of music in films: 'There is so much confusion'
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Music composer Himesh Reshammiya is collaborating with Sooraj Barjatya for his upcoming drama, Yeh Prem Mol Liya. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari, Anupam Kher, Seema Pahwa, and…
Morgan Stanley says stocks like Warner Music are a table-pounding buy right now
Analysts at Morgan Stanley named several stocks that the bank said are attractive right now. The Wall Street investment bank said that investors should take advantage of the situation and buy any weakness in companies, including SpaceX. Other…
Fans Choose Freya Skye's 'Bad Taste' as This Week's Favorite New Music
“Bad Taste,” Freya Skye ‘s latest single, tops this week's new music poll. Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (Sept. 18) on Billboard, choosing the just-released tune from the singer-songwriter/actress (known for her…
Call the Midwife and House of the Dragon stars on lavish musical at The Lowry
Two stars from Call the Midwife and House of the Dragon are partnering up on the stage for a lavish new production at The Lowry theatre of a classic musical that's been hailed as a ‘cocktail of romance and charm'. Fresh from a…
Jared McCain Says He's Focused On NBA Season, Has No Plans To Release Music
Jared McCain fans will have to get their fix of the multi-dimensional star on the court and on social media... 'cause the OKC Thunder guard tells us he has no plans to release any original music! TMZ Sports ran into the 22-year-old hooper at LAX…
Music icon dies aged just 45 after three tumours removed from brain
New Found Glory guitarist and founding member Chad Gilbert has sadly died at the age of just 45, after undergoing surgery to remove three tumours from his brain earlier this year. Chad was fighting a rare form of adrenal cancer, with his wife Lisa…
AIBU to feel sad after listening to nostalgic 80s music?
Please or to access all these features Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters. God, why do I feel so sad listening to 80s music? I spent yesterday evening listening to 3 hours of all the songs I either loved and played…
Do Drake and Ella Langley Have Beef? Country Star Removed From Music Video of 'Choosin' Texas' Remix
Beef doesn't have to be reserved for just rappers. It can exist between anyone, so long as there is bad blood between the two. For Drake, he's had it with seemingly everyone; he's barbed back and forth with other rappers, media figures, and plain…
Dust till Dawn is a horror-themed clean-'em-up with music from Silent Hill's composer
Dust Till Dawn world premiere trailer - PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 - YouTube At first glance you could be forgiven for thinking Dust till Dawn was a simple cleaning game. Early into the World Premiere trailer, showing the game off for the…
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