Wynton Marsalis discusses his 1999 symphony "All Rise," a collaborative work for jazz band, orchestra, and choir, revived for the Edinburgh International Festival. He reflects on his evolving persona, collaborative approach, and recent decision to step back from his executive role at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform that allowed independent artists to sell music directly to fans. The deal expands SoundCloud's offerings for artists, coming months after Nina announced its shutdown due to an unsustainable business model.
LimeWire, a generative AI platform, empowers creators to produce, share, and monetize AI-generated content, including images, with upcoming music and video tools, offering NFT minting, ad revenue, and royalty models.
A star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show, a first for football's main event, honored Pele and featured Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, and Sesame Street characters, raising funds for the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
Australian singer-songwriter and Australian Idol judge Amy Shark discusses the challenges of sustained fame, the music industry's struggles with copyright, and the pressure of constant creativity as she prepares to release her fourth album, "Soft Pop."
Exploring the basics and value of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), their creation, investment potential, and future in art and collectibles.
Australian producer Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' has become a viral hit, but music experts question if it was created using AI. The song's hallmarks, like heavy compression, suggest AI generation, raising concerns about human expression and copyright.
Kelela's new album 'New Avatar' blends R&B with shoegaze and rock, marking a significant artistic reinvention. The artist discusses her evolving sound, influences from indie rock and progressive metal, and her commitment to a Black queer feminist vision.
Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician and MBE recipient, passed away at 96. He was a key figure in introducing steelpan music to the UK in 1951 at the Festival of Britain with the Taspo group. Despite initial skepticism and facing racism, Betancourt dedicated his life to popularizing steelpan music globally, becoming a revered teacher and instrument maker.
Maasai and Samburu communities in Kenya are leveraging improved internet access and smartphones to revitalize their traditional music, fostering cultural pride and preserving identity amidst environmental and social challenges. Artists are using social media to share their work, connect with audiences, and promote unity, while also exploring new production techniques and collaborations.
Shane Lavers of Chanel Beads discusses his sophomore album 'Your Day Will Come', balancing experimental sound with anthemic pop hooks, exploring themes of uncertainty, grief, and hope, with a growing impact on both indie and mainstream audiences.
Australia's Socceroos drew 0-0 with Paraguay, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout round for the third time. Their next opponent is to be determined among Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand.
Interpol's upcoming album, "This Mirror Weighs a Ton," is hailed as a masterpiece, showcasing a renewed emotional depth and sonic experimentation. Frontman Paul Banks discusses the band's evolution, the influence of fatherhood, and his reflections on language, politics, and AI.
Australian musicians like Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning are furious their original songs are included in datasets used to train AI. Millions of creative works scraped from the internet, including Australian artists' music and novels, are being used without permission or compensation, sparking concerns over copyright theft and the dehumanization of art.
Musical theatre productions worldwide are reducing orchestra sizes, using sophisticated software like KeyComp to cut costs. Musicians fear this trend threatens their livelihoods and the live theatre experience.
Singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in a 2024 YouTube concert. Eight others, including her production team, also received sentences and a two-year ban from artistic activities and leaving Iran. Charges include offending public decency and publishing vulgar content.
Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' tour stop in Los Angeles explored the theme of memory erasure, with Grande ultimately choosing to embrace her painful experiences rather than forget them. The show featured hits from her new album and past work, highlighting her resilience.
Musiker sagen Auftritte bei Trumps 250-Jahr-Feier ab, da er das Event politisiert. Trump bezeichnet sie als "drittklassig" und erwägt stattdessen eine Rede. Für seinen 80. Geburtstag plant er MMA-Kämpfe im Weißen Haus.
Ariana Grande condemns the White House for using her song 'Bye' in a video showcasing ICE detentions, prompting its removal. She joins a list of artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Jess Glynne, and Kenny Loggins, who have similarly objected to their music being used in pro-Trump or ICE-related content, highlighting a perceived White House tactic to provoke left-leaning musicians.
A stage production fusing Shakespeare's Hamlet with Radiohead's 2003 album 'Hail to the Thief' will open at London's Barbican theatre on October 31. Co-created by Thom Yorke, the show features a live performance of the album.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung met with young K-classical musicians in Brussels, expressing pride and encouragement. She praised their performances, including cellist Kim Tae-yeon, and thanked host families for supporting the students.
Post-Brexit, 25% of British musicians lost all EU work, 45% saw tour earnings drop by 45%, and 59% find EU touring no longer viable due to new restrictions and costs.
The 'Yeonghui Festival,' a new cultural arts festival centered around women, will be held in Seoul from May 12-14. Organized by singer-songwriter Oh Ji-eun, the event aims to empower and celebrate female musicians and artists, addressing the underrepresentation of women in festival headliner roles.
