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Sir Mick Jagger 'very aware' of music trends but says copying them is a mistake
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has said he is “very aware of what's going on around me” but thinks copying music trends is a “mistake” because they are so fleeting. The award-winning group, widely regarded as…
Junior Andre defends taking London Underground job despite music career
He may be turning 21 in a few weeks, but Junior Andre speaks with the wisdom and gravitas of someone beyond his years. The singer, and son of new columnist Peter and former model Katie Price, chats to us from his West Sussex home alongside his…
Music legend Frankie Valli cancels ALL tour dates for 2026 amid health issues
MUSIC star Frankie Valli has sadly cancelled his upcoming 2026 tour dates amid ongoing health issues. The Four Seasons frontman, 92, made the decision to end his highly anticipated farewell tour early, leaving fans devastated. Your info will be…
Charli XCX hints at new music during DJ set at London Conversations event
Singer Charli XCX is to host a London edition of her Conversations events, featuring a DJ set which she says could feature new music. The 33-year-old, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, will also host a live talk about “the process of…
It's Not You: Apple Music Outage Confirmed As Users Report Global Issues - Now Resolved
Update May 30: this post, first published on Friday, May 29, was updated on May 30 with news of the outage being resolved, with details of Apple's comment and when it came to an end. If you're having trouble getting Apple Music to play, that's down…
Investors and labels are buying into the growing South Asian music business in the U.S.
Warner Music Group, the third-largest music label by market share, is tapping into the South Asian music movement with its latest venture. 5 Junction, created by music strategist Anjula Acharia, is investing in South Asian talent in the U.S.…
Music Mogul Clive Davis Hospitalized Following Respiratory Issue
Clive Davis has been hospitalized in New York City following an upper respiratory issue, a representative for the music mogul has confirmed to Rolling Stone. Davis is expected to be released within the next 48 hours. The 94-year-old supermogul has…
I know YouTube Music is flawed, yet I prefer it over Spotify
Andy Walker / Android Authority YouTube is that one music streaming service you either absolutely abhor or love so much that you are ready to defend it. I probably fall into the latter category because I frequently get to try a lot of its…
Streaming made music feel invisible. This $199 Portable CD player fixes that
Nobody really announced the CD comeback. It didn't arrive with a glossy campaign or some grand industry reset. It just started happening quietly, then all at once. Record stores began giving discs more shelf space. Artists started slipping them…
T.I. Recognized For Building Black Wealth Beyond Music
T.I. just got recognized for being exactly what the culture needs right now. The Atlanta legend received the Beacon of Industry Award from the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association at their mid-year conference, cementing his status as…
London's V&A opens exhibition on UK's legendary lost music venues
A new exhibition celebrating the UK's lost music venues has opened at the V&A South Kensington. READ MORE: The ticket levy that could save grassroots venues and artists: what happens next? After asking people to submit their “artefacts and…
Charli XCX to tease new music at free London event tonight
Charli XCX will host one of her Conversations events at a venue in Exmouth Market tonight (Saturday, May 30) where she is expected to tease new music. The singer, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, confirmed she will host a live talk about…
Android Apple Music beta hints at alternate tiers, skip limits
The Android client for Apple Music has hinted at new subscription tiers, opening the possibility for a cheaper plan with some added restrictions. It won't be free. Since its conception, Apple Music has provided the same general level of service to…
Massive music festival announces it will move to Glasgow
Terminal V, Scotland's largest electronic music event, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a fully outdoor edition in Glasgow on June 5 and 6 in 2027. This marks the festival's first ever fully outdoor event after its final event at…
EXCLUSIVE: Rising Music Star Dubbed 'The New Amy Winehouse' - Who Was Discovered By Diane Warren - Reveals Why MeToo Movement Has 'Long Way to Go
Rising singing star Ana Sky has declared the music industry still has a long way to go in confronting sexism and entrenched power dynamics, despite the gains made by the MeToo movement, as the Los Angeles singer-songwriter rides a breakout wave…
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