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Music Industry Moves: Dawn Richard, Valerie June to Perform at Libera Indie Awards; Universal Music Expands Mental-Health Initiatives
R&B-pop artist Dawn Richard, singer-songwriter Valerie June, Nigerian guitar innovator Mdou Moctar and electronic artist Porches will perform at the 2026 Libera Awards, the Foundation for Independent Music and the American Association of…
Teddy Thompson is music's best-kept secret
Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go. Tammy Wynette had it; just listen to her mourn how “the sun will never shine in Apartment #9” and your ear will catch the…
Using Music to Reframe Health
Health is a holistic state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being that happens when we function optimally and sustainably. Health markers include the ability to respond, at a molecular level and also with other humans.
Ella Langley Makes Country Music History On Billboard's Biggest Chart
Ella Langley becomes the first woman in country — and second country artist — to appear at Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 19: Ella Langley speaks at the Omni Nashville Hotel on March…
Musical Chairs
Yesterday, Trump spoke with Xi in Beijing. While markets kept a watchful eye on any headlines about the war in Iran, palates were left dry as only tepid announcements dripped out, such as that China “ offered help ” on Iran and…
Harry Styles: from teen heart-throb to music icon
A decade after One Direction, Harry Styles has cemented his status as one of the world's biggest pop stars, blending magnetic stagecraft with a modern vision of masculinity. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT On Saturday, the British singer will open…
ILLIT's techno transformation signals broader musical ambitions
ILLIT is no longer relying solely on a cute image. The five-member girl group has stepped away from the bright and bubbly concept it carried since debut and instead made a bold turn in the opposite direction, using its latest release to expand its…
Can a Focus on Fans Boost the American Music Awards?
The first time I saw the American Music Awards was in Tehran, Iran, in 1984. The ceremony had been taped off the television broadcast. It made its way to me via a staticky bootleg Betamax brought to our home by a low-profile but friendly gentleman…
The UK's 42 greatest independent music venues
Leeds is replete with great gig spots – from Belgrave and Headrow House to The Wardrobe and Hyde Park Book Club. But Brudenell Social Club is the one that all the bands (and patrons) come home raving about. There's something special about…
Jack Antonoff Lambasts AI Music Creators as 'Godless Whores'
Jack Antonoff isn't holding back on his thoughts on music makers who use artificial intelligence. The Bleachers frontman and music producer shared a lengthy letter (below) on his Instagram Wednesday, saying there's “nothing more embarrassing…
London's newest theatre will open this summer with two huge musicals
News The Arts at Marble Arch is a medium-sized West End theatre with some maximum-sized ambitions Written by Andrzej Lukowski Theatre Editor, UK It was announced earlier this year that rather than just cease all activities during its current period…
Mariah the Scientist Performs 'Rainy Days' & 'Is it a Crime' With Surprise Guest Kali Uchis | Billboard Women in Music 2026
Mariah the Scientist takes the Billboard Women in Music 2026 stage for a medley performance of “Rainy Days” and “Is It a Crime,” joined by surprise guest Kali Uchis for an unforgettable moment celebrating the power and…
The Sound Of Music,' But Make It A Luxury Wellness Getaway
Room Key is TZR's definitive guide to the world's most exclusive stays. From private island resorts to design-forward urban escapes, each feature offers an insider's look at the properties redefining modern luxury. Surrounded by panoramic views of…
Man Utd make Casemiro announcement that is music to every fan's ears
Casemiro is fit to feature for Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest Michael Carrick has confirmed Casemiro will be available for Manchester United on Sunday as the Brazilian prepares to bid farewell to Old Trafford. The 34-year-old was absent from the draw…
Time Out has crowned the best independent music venue in the UK
The UK's roster of independent music venues is unlike that of any other country on the planet. From long-established bastions of DIY culture and stages tucked away in pubs to projects that breathe new life into old spaces like factories and…
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