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Sir Mick Jagger 'very aware' of music trends but says copying them is a mistake
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has said he is “very aware of what's going on around me” but thinks copying music trends is a “mistake” because they are so fleeting. The award-winning group, widely regarded as…
Junior Andre defends taking London Underground job despite music career
He may be turning 21 in a few weeks, but Junior Andre speaks with the wisdom and gravitas of someone beyond his years. The singer, and son of new columnist Peter and former model Katie Price, chats to us from his West Sussex home alongside his…
Music legend Frankie Valli cancels ALL tour dates for 2026 amid health issues
MUSIC star Frankie Valli has sadly cancelled his upcoming 2026 tour dates amid ongoing health issues. The Four Seasons frontman, 92, made the decision to end his highly anticipated farewell tour early, leaving fans devastated. Your info will be…
Charli XCX hints at new music during DJ set at London Conversations event
Singer Charli XCX is to host a London edition of her Conversations events, featuring a DJ set which she says could feature new music. The 33-year-old, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, will also host a live talk about “the process of…
Giggs returns to Peckham at London's coolest music festival
London's coolest music festival returned to the south side of Peckham Rye Park on the bank holiday weekend. Gala 2026 was the event's tenth edition, and it's clear the Gala team have refined and near-perfected the experience it offers London's…
Investors and labels are buying into the growing South Asian music business in the U.S.
Warner Music Group, the third-largest music label by market share, is tapping into the South Asian music movement with its latest venture. 5 Junction, created by music strategist Anjula Acharia, is investing in South Asian talent in the U.S.…
I know YouTube Music is flawed, yet I prefer it over Spotify
Andy Walker / Android Authority YouTube is that one music streaming service you either absolutely abhor or love so much that you are ready to defend it. I probably fall into the latter category because I frequently get to try a lot of its…
Streaming made music feel invisible. This $199 Portable CD player fixes that
Nobody really announced the CD comeback. It didn't arrive with a glossy campaign or some grand industry reset. It just started happening quietly, then all at once. Record stores began giving discs more shelf space. Artists started slipping them…
T.I. Recognized For Building Black Wealth Beyond Music
T.I. just got recognized for being exactly what the culture needs right now. The Atlanta legend received the Beacon of Industry Award from the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association at their mid-year conference, cementing his status as…
Charli XCX to tease new music at free London event tonight
Charli XCX will host one of her Conversations events at a venue in Exmouth Market tonight (Saturday, May 30) where she is expected to tease new music. The singer, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, confirmed she will host a live talk about…
Android Apple Music beta hints at alternate tiers, skip limits
The Android client for Apple Music has hinted at new subscription tiers, opening the possibility for a cheaper plan with some added restrictions. It won't be free. Since its conception, Apple Music has provided the same general level of service to…
Wee gem' Dumfries pub owned by Calvin Harris with regular live music
The Daily Record is back with another Pub of the Week, and this time we are taking a look at a traditional bar that is owned by one of Scotland's most iconic musicians. As well as being a good place to enjoy a blether with friends, it also hosts…
Oklahoma City marks Route 66 centennial with music and festivities
Oklahoma City marks Route 66 centennial with music and festivities Scissortail Park hosted a celebration Saturday night honoring Route 66's 100-year legacy, featuring live music, tourism exhibits, and remarks from state leaders on the highway's…
Massive music festival announces it will move to Glasgow
Terminal V, Scotland's largest electronic music event, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a fully outdoor edition in Glasgow on June 5 and 6 in 2027. This marks the festival's first ever fully outdoor event after its final event at…
EXCLUSIVE: Rising Music Star Dubbed 'The New Amy Winehouse' - Who Was Discovered By Diane Warren - Reveals Why MeToo Movement Has 'Long Way to Go
Rising singing star Ana Sky has declared the music industry still has a long way to go in confronting sexism and entrenched power dynamics, despite the gains made by the MeToo movement, as the Los Angeles singer-songwriter rides a breakout wave…
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