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This website takes the cacophony of NYC's subway and turns it into jazz music
New York City is notoriously loud. Cabs honking everywhere, thousands of people flocking to the streets at all hours, and cars blasting music for all to hear. But while some of us hear only noise, others hear music. Joshua Wolk is one of those…
TheWrap's Inaugural 'Culture & Capital' Brings Together Industry Leaders to Weigh Future of Music, Film, Television | Photos
With an entertainment industry facing its biggest upheaval yet, TheWrap and Pollstar hosted an inaugural forum, “Culture & Capital,” last week bringing together C-suite leaders from across music, film, television to debate the…
I created a screen-free streaming music device. I aimed it at runners, but it took off with kids instead.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anthony Mendelson. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've always had a knack for technology and computers, and was building computers at a young age. I've worked in tech throughout my…
Laufey says slapping Hudson Williams with a fish in music video felt 'primal'
Grammy award-winning artist Laufey has said it felt “very primal” to slap Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams with a fish in her latest music video. The 27-year old Icelandic musician, born Laufey Jonsdottir, starred alongside…
Classical music isn't dead, but who's listening, and how, is changing
In February, actor Timothée Chalamet quipped in an interview, 'I don't want to be working in ballet or opera, or you know, things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive,' even though it's like, no-one cares about this anymore.' His…
Bayou Fest features live music, games and nature activities in Sankofa Wetland Park
Sankofa Wetland Park is an oasis of nature and nature-focused activities in the Lower Ninth Ward. Every week, people go there to fish, birdwatch, jog or just enjoy the benches and grassy areas along the water. The annual Bayou Fest is a free…
Lee Allen Zeno dead: Grammy winning music star dies months after stopping chemotherapy
Lee Allen Zeno had battled cancer for years before stopping treatment in February Grammy-winning music legend Lee Allen Zeno died at the age of 71 on Sunday April, three months after announcing he was ending his treatment for leukemia. He had…
Schmigadoon! Delivers Pure Musical Theater Joy on Broadway
Oh! If only we could trade in real-world troubles for the confectionery town of Schmigadoon. Granted, we're not sure exactly where it is, nor do we have a clue as to why everyone is dressed in prairie dresses, Edwardian suits, or chore coats. And…
‘We pride ourselves on human curation': Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify's payment system - I spoke with the platform's President about the company's inception, and how it's planning to fix music streaming
The competition between the best music streaming services has become increasingly tough over the years, and new entrants to the sector have their work cut out when it comes to competing with the big players. One such startup is Vocana, the…
Rewind: Apple's hot take on lossless, an inside look at how Dolby Atmos music is made, NAD's latest CD player and more
It may be a Bank Holiday in our native land, but that hasn't stopped our ardent team of hi-fi and home cinema experts from bringing you a fresh entry into our weekly news digest, Rewind. Despite our heartfelt pleas to the audio-visual gods, it was…
Knife-wielding woman at KL water music festival charged, to undergo mental health check
Sign up now: Get insights on the biggest stories in Malaysia Published May 04, 2026, 05:00 PM KUALA LUMPUR - The woman caught with a knife at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival has been charged in court. Dang Wangi police chief Asst Comm Sazalee…
Cardio sessions, cricket and unwinding with music
1. Cardio: I begin my day early, usually with a quick cardio session — a walk or some cricket practice. It gives me mental clarity and sets the tone for the day ahead. 2. Cricket: With both my sons playing professional cricket, weekends are…
San Miguel hosts music and theatre festival success
A major cultural event took place in San Miguel de Salinas over the weekend, as the Costa Blanca International Concert Band took to the stage during an open-air film soundtrack concert in the municipality. The performance formed part of the very…
Track Radio bets on sport, music and BBC veterans to prove winning formula
Track Radio launches today, on a mission to reach a neglected audience with a blend of sport and music, and a strong presenter line-up, founder Iain Macintosh explains. Sport and music have always been happy bedfellows – Mick Jagger and…
Kid Rock shares a helicopter with Pete Hegseth on opening night of MAGA music festival
Pete Hegseth flew Kid Rock to the first stop of the Rock the Country tour in a DoW helicopter Kid Rock flexed footage from a recent outing with Pete Hegseth on the opening night of his ongoing tour. Kid Rock, 55, opened up his Rock the Country tour…
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