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Electronic music duo receive three Independent Music Award nominations
New York electronic duo Fcukers have received three nominations for the 2026 Independent Music Awards, including best independent album and independent breakthrough artist. The nominations for Fcukers come just ahead of their performances…
Celebrity Gogglebox confirms music icons among latest celebrity line-up
Rock stars and longtime friends are joining the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa this week. Making their debut on the show, Jake Shears and Josh Homme will give their opinions on the week's biggest TV moments, combining their close friendship with their…
Music fans disappointed over cancelled Sandringham concerts
Debbie Tubby and Neve Gordon-Farleigh Music fans from around the world were reeling with shock and disappointment after a series of major concerts were cancelled. Alice Dearing, 59, from Baltimore, US, was excitedly preparing to see Eric Clapton…
Music fans disappointed over cancelled Sandringham concerts
Music fans from around the world were reeling with shock and disappointment after a series of major concerts were cancelled. Alice Dearing, 59, from Baltimore, US, was excitedly preparing to see Eric Clapton perform at the Sandringham Estate in…
First look at Trainspotting Musical 'Choose Life' scene ahead of theatre opening
Fans have been given the first look at the new Trainspotting musical - ahead of it opening for previews. The teaser video shows 26-year-old Scottish actor Lewis Kidd, who plays Mark Renton, delivering some of the iconic Choose Life opening…
Spotify is making AI music easier to detect
Spotify is making it easier for listeners to figure out if the music they are listening to is human-made or produced using generative AI. While the audio streaming service says it will not get in the way of artists and producers using AI, it's…
Metal music star dead at 62 as bandmates share emotional tribute
Morbid Angel's Mike Browning has died. The drummer of the legendary death metal group has been branded a 'true pioneer' following his death. Sharing the sad announcement, his bandmates said: 'R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping make all of this happen.
Suno Hack Shows How YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius Data Trained AI Music Generator's Models
Suno has long acknowledged that its AI music generator relied on the scraping of millions of songs available across the internet, but a new hack reveals just how the company pulled from streaming services and websites such as YouTube Music, Deezer…
Vanessa Hudgens' Cryptic TikTok About 'High School Musical' Has People Desperately Asking Questions
Every year that passes, it feels like we're getting more and more behind-the-scenes details about the making of the HSM movies. However, Vanessa and her former co-star/ex-boyfriend, Zac Efron, don't share a whole lot about their experiences on set…
K-pop pioneer JY Park ends 6-year summer music hiatus with 'WET'
J.Y. Park is returning to his summer music roots with 'WET,' a new digital single set for release on July 23, betting that a reggae-inspired anthem can once again become the soundtrack of the season. The single marks Park's first summer-themed…
When does the brain first respond to music?
The intriguing evolution of musicality in humans, that primal form of artistic expression across cultures – that elevates in celebration, is an empath in grief, a rally cry in protests, a companion in solitude – remains enigmatic to…
I'm packing for a music festival and these are the outfits I'm taking
This week, I'm heading to Wild Gardens Festival in Cornwall for four days of live music, a questionable amount of sleep, sunshine (hopefully), and plenty of time spent outdoors. While sorting my tent, sleeping bag, and other camping essentials came…
From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell - my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year
Three heatwaves in, but the summer hasn't truly started until the Proms begin, and on Friday, Radio 3 and the BBC Symphony Orchestra light the blue touchpaper of eight weeks of music-making at the Royal Albert Hall and beyond. Like me, you might…
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
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Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the…
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