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Music Industry Moves: Chvrches Sign With Futures Music Group; MSG Entertainment Names Josephine Vaccarello President
Scottish pop trio Chvrches have signed with Futures Music Group and alongside that announcement have released their first single in three years, “Roses.” The group will play two shows in the U.K. next month, in London and their…
Aaron Dessner Talks Longevity in the Music Industry - and His New Label With Interscope
Aaron Dessner has been in the music industry for about 25 years as part of the acclaimed independent rock band The National, but the last few years have been his most ambitious yet. He's still part of the band, but he's also become the go-to…
A.L.T music
Bisexual singer/musician Aaron Lee Tasjan believes that being open about his sexual orientation has allowed him to connect with “incredible fans and musicians, proving that visibility matters so none of us feel alone.” (Photo by…
Thailand slams chaotic Asian Games organisation as 'musical chairs
Thailand are the latest country to condemn the organisation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, likening it to a 'chaotic' game of 'musical chairs'. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Some athletes have complained of cramped accommodation…
My seven favourite musicals coming to Scotland this autumn
After a successful run in Edinburgh, Six is coming to Glasgow. It is a musical bordering on a concert. What better way to tell the story of Henry VIII's wives than by putting them into a singing competition? This sell-out show is filled with catchy…
Meet Lucas Duplan, the music producer soundtracking Paul's
From bad shows to a new EP, Lucas Duplan's career is a story of finding treasure in someone else's trash and turning it into an unforgettable show. Picture this: a dive bar on Sunset, a father fixing the jukebox, and his son swinging his feet on a…
The rise of Dom Dolla: what the DJ's record-breaking stadium show for 60,000 fans tells us about music today
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter,” it says on the wall – no, my mistake, that is just the sign for the Johnnie Walker bar at Marvel Stadium. I have a theory that what everyone is drinking at a show can tell you a lot about the…
Huge festival line up set to welcome music fans
There's lots of festival fun to look forward to this weekend. The Gathering Sounds will welcome appearances by Tom A Smith, Overpass, Basht, Little Grandad, Esmeralda Road and Bloodworm among many others. The festivities happening in…
Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
Latin music revenue in the U.S. reached $542.2 million in the first half of 2026, up 8.6% from the same period last year, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That growth outpaced the overall…
Thai taste, but make it loud: Bangkok's food and music spots
Get in early for Isaan food at Fung Lam Bang Kapi's Fung Lam fills up fast, so arrive early for the larb, koi, soi jub and tom saep – sour, spicy, salty dishes loaded with fresh herbs. The raw space sits somewhere between a village house and…
Women Are Dominating Country Music. Why Don't Festival Lineups Reflect That?
We've barely left summer behind, but next year's festival season is already beginning to roll out. And in country music, despite it being a banner year for women — Ella Langley is breaking records, Kacey Musgraves has one of the most…
'The Musical' Star Will Brill on His Dark, Surprisingly Delightful 9/11 Revenge Comedy
“You rarely see a movie now where the big question is, ‘How the fuck did this get made? Who let them do this?'” Tony award winner WIll Brill asks this aloud over a meal with Variety at West Hollywood's Canter's Deli. Brill…
Gothic musical in St. Louis combines tales of Edgar Allan Poe with cocktails
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Celtic conductor must face the music as Hotline defends Martin O'Neill
The last thing you want after two Old Firm derby defeats either side of a Europa League humiliation at home is an extended international break. But that's exactly what Celtic fans have to endure after three losses in the space of a week left them…
Qobuz has started tagging AI music - but is anybody listening to it anyway?
Delivering on the promises of its AI charter, French music streaming service Qobuz has announced that it will now display a tag alerting users when music has been identified as AI-generated. Furthering the company's “human-centred”…
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