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Nashville's Music Industry Can No Longer Ignore AI
This story is a partnership between the Nashville Banner and the Nashville Scene. The Nashville Banner is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization focused on civic news. Visit nashvillebanner.com for more information. This fall, A.B. Eastwood…
Hong Kong painter's bedroom music-inspired show is 'a self-healing journal'
Over the past decade, Hong Kong artist Un Cheng has made abstract self-portraits and introspective landscapes that share the theme of escapism. Her latest solo exhibition sees her turning her gaze towards Europe – perhaps seeing travel as…
Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
As the sun sets on 2025, all the year-end lists have been published and it's time to look forward to what 2026 has in store. In many ways, the last 12 months have felt transitional. With relatively few A-list releases, and a Brat-shaped hole in the…
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2026 in music: What are the most exciting tours and releases ahead?
2025 was a vintage year for music, with huge tours from the likes of Beyonce and Lady Gaga, the Oasis reunion tour, a vintage Glastonbury with plenty of big names and controversy, plus groundbreaking releases by the likes of Geese and Rosalia. In…
Best Music of 2025: Staff Picks
You never know what you'll find out if you ask someone who works at Rolling Stone what they've been listening to lately. Our team enjoys music of all kinds, from the biggest blockbuster releases in pop, country, reggaeton, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and…
Beyoncé Hits Billionaire Status Through Music Empire & Strategic Ventures
Beyoncé became a billionaire in 2025 through her music empire and strategic investments, joining an elite group of music-industry billionaires, according to Forbes. The 44-year-old superstar built her fortune primarily through her music…
Tennessee vs. Illinois prediction: Who wins the Music City Bowl, and why?
The latest offering from college football bowl season brings us a notable SEC vs. Big Ten clash from Nashville as Tennessee and Illinois face off in the 2025 Music City Bowl game. The matchup marks a first, as the Volunteers and Fighting Illini…
Five Colorado music moments that provided chills in 2025
Sir Paul McCartney takes the stage for a concert at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) It would be a fool's errand to attempt to write about all of my favorite Colorado concertgoing and…
Labour slammed for failing to protect UK's £7.6bn live music sector from collapse
Kelly Jones of Stereophonics performs on stage at the 02 The Labour Government has been blasted for “flim-flaming the public” with irrelevant statements as Britain's world-leading live music sector teeters on the brink of collapse.
Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissors PR Shares His 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. Dmitri Vietze launched PR and Marketing Agency Rock Paper Scissors in 1999. His vision…
45 huge gigs, concerts and music events heading to Greater Manchester in 2026
It's safe to say that the last 12 months have reaffirmed Manchester's position as a cultural hub of music and events. Not only did Oasis dominate the world with their huge reunion tour after a 17-year hiatus, including a series of epic gigs at…
Tennessee vs. Illinois prediction, pick, odds, spread, where to watch Music City Bowl live
It's not often we get a bowl game between two power conference teams where the two teams playing have never faced one another, but that's the case in this year's Music City Bowl. While Illinois and Tennessee had a men's basketball game only a few…
Beyoncé Net Worth: How Much Money the Billionaire Music Artist Has
Beyoncé reached billionaire status in 2025 after years of touring, music ownership, and business ventures. Learn more about how she built her net worth. Beyoncé is now officially a billionaire as of 2025, driven by decades of music…
Ye Ghosts Music as Alleged Bucket List Reveals Pole Dancing Plans
Ye, once known as Kanye West, has been moving like a ghost lately, trading the chaotic headlines and viral rants for a quiet life in Tokyo. Ever since the rollout of his “Bully” album hit a major standstill earlier this year, the…
Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs. Tennessee at the Music City Bowl?
It's a new day for Illinois football. Eight wins in three of four seasons for the first time in 120 years. Back-to-back bowl games, plus a chance to win two in a row – another program first. An exceptional incoming recruiting class.
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