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Labrinth says he's 'done' with music industry, hits out at label and 'Euphoria
Labrinth has declared that he is “done” with the music industry while hitting out at his record label and hit TV show Euphoria. The singer-songwriter, rapper and producer took to Instagram today (Friday March 13) to share a screenshot…
Labrinth is 'done' with the music industry as he fires shots at record label and HBO's Euphoria
Labrinth has declared he's 'done' with the music industry and taken aim at his record label, Columbia Records, and HBO series Euphoria. In an explosive statement from his notes app on his smartphone, shared on his Instagram, he fumed: “I'M…
Massive Byron Bay music festival cancelled due to poor ticket sales
Have YOU got a story? Email Popular Byron Bay music festival Bluesfest has been cancelled just weeks out from its first day on April 2. The event, which has been a huge hit since its inception in 1990, was set to take place over the Easter long…
Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase 2026: The Best Photos
Night One headliner Lola Young with her Rolling Stone cover. Sofia and the Antoinettes on Night One. Fans fill ACL Live at the Moody Theater in anticipation of Young's set. Young's incredible voice was on display all night. Saint Harison in a quiet…
Lola Young Dazzles in Heartfelt Performance at Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase
Lola Young strutted, skipped, and even squatted during her SXSW performance at Rolling Stone ‘s Future of Music showcase, running through a set that demonstrated both her onstage stamina, vocal strength and undeniable showmanship. A month…
New music festival to take place at ancient Sicilian temple
A new electronic dance music (EDM) festival is set to host its first event at an ancient temple in the Sicilian countryside. Aura Festival has chosen the ancient Segesta Archaeological Park in the hills of Sicily as the venue for its springtime…
LISTEN: How K-Pop Is Widening the Funnel for an Asian Music Boom
From “ Kpop Demon Hunters ” to BTS's upcoming album, tour and livestreaming concert, K-pop is well into its global domination phase. But the Korean music phenomenon is really just part of a bigger movement across Asia, where markets…
Google Ads Hold Music Driving Advertisers Crazy
Have you ever waited on hold for support with Google Ads? Do you enjoy the hold music that Google selected for your wait time? Well, some advertisers say it can drive you crazy. Patrick J Garrett posted on Bluesky asking Ginny Marvin, the Google…
21 Quick Apple Music Tips That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Listening Experience
Apple Music is one of largest music-streaming services, with over 100 million songs available in its catalog. It serves as an alternative to Spotify or YouTube Music, both of which also have vast libraries. Unlike Spotify, however, Apple Music…
Huge chart-topping pop star QUITS music in row over soundtracking hit
CHART-TOPPING singer and rapper Labrinth has revealed he is QUITTING music in a shock move. The musician, real name Timothy Lee McKenzie, is best known hits such as his 2012 song Beneath Your Beautiful with Emile Sande, and has since soundtracked…
Here Are the Nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards
The nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards have been announced. Categories encompass artists, genres, events and media, with many of the world's biggest DJs and the year's biggest songs represented in the nominee fields. See latest…
'Villages are burned, animals slaughtered. We have to let the world know what's happening': Tinariwen and Imarhan fight for Tuareg music
Since their formation in 1979, Tuareg guitar band Tinariwen have been constantly moving. Based variously in Mali, Libya and Algeria, the Grammy-winning group have used their desert blues music as a lament for a wandering refugee status that…
What To See At SXSW Music 2026
Topics driving Hypebot's SXSW Music 2026 Essential Industry Shortlis t include the death of social-first and viral-only marketing, the rise of participatory fandom and the importance of fan data, how AI is reshaping the music industry and more.
Friday Music Guide: New Music From Kacey Musgraves, Noah Kahan, The Pussycat Dolls & More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Kacey…
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