First Nations artist Miss Kaninna expresses excitement for her sold-out Dark Mofo performance in Hobart, a chance to connect with fans in her home state of Tasmania. She also announced her debut mixtape 'Blackprint', aiming to reclaim Indigenous culture and anger.
Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, known for their short, sharp songs with ferocity and black humour, are set to play their biggest UK gig supporting Foo Fighters at Anfield stadium. Vocalist Accorinrin credits Dave Grohl's support for their growing popularity.
Kelsey Lu's new album, 'So Help Me God,' is a cohesive and purposeful artistic statement, showcasing a sharpened vision after a seven-year hiatus. The album features eclectic guests like Jack Antonoff and Kim Gordon, whose contributions are seamlessly integrated into Lu's unique blend of experimental pop-soul.
French singer Patrick Bruel, 67, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following multiple complaints. He was placed under formal investigation for alleged offenses between 1992 and 2019. Bruel denies all allegations and was released on bail. His tour was canceled due to protests.
Puerto Rican music promoter Alejandro Pabón details Bad Bunny's groundbreaking 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico, dubbed 'the Super Bowl' by the team. The shows revitalized local traditions like dominoes and jíbaro culture, boosted the island's economy, and established music as a key export product.
Yard Act's James Smith discusses the band's new album, "You're Gonna Need a Little Music," exploring themes of self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and the pressures of the modern music industry. The album features an alter ego, Janey, and a more surreal lyrical style.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into live music has heard that limited public transport and rising costs are hindering the industry. Stakeholders called for more support and better transport options, especially for younger audiences in outer suburbs.
Streaming platforms are grappling with a surge of AI-generated music, which now accounts for a significant portion of daily uploads. While some services have implemented labeling and demonetization, others rely on voluntary disclosures, leaving the industry divided on regulation.
The music industry is always in a state of flux, but what was happening in 1976 was akin to the dinosaurs looking up and seeing a meteor on the way.
Punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers have bagged three top gongs at the Australian music industry's APRA awards.
Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 eventKeir Starmer has been urged to honour his pledge to ban ticket touting, amid fears that the policy will be left out of next month’s king’s speech, potentially costing fans “hundreds of millions”.Music industry groups called on the prime minister to act as fresh evidence showed that professional ticket “traders” had targeted BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend next month, making huge mark-ups through sites such as Viagogo and StubHub. Continue reading...
Hailee Steinfeld, now a new mother with Josh Allen, shared that she deeply misses creating music videos, calling them a blend of her love for music and film. While embracing motherhood, she admitted the music industry no longer feels as creatively fulfilling. Still, she often thinks about returning to music, leaving the door open for a future comeback when the timing feels right.
