musicFriday, June 19

Tay Keith dies; Ed Sheeran leaves Warner

Today in music, two big industry stories land: the sudden death of producer Tay Keith at 29 and Ed Sheeran's departure from Warner Music after 15 years. Both signal shifts, one tragic, one strategic, in how artists and producers navigate their careers.

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Industry shifts

Two stories that reshape the business landscape for artists and producers.

#01www.theguardian.comJun 19

Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29

Tay Keith, co-producer of Travis Scott's 'Sicko Mode' and Drake's 'Nonstop,' was found dead at 29. No foul play suspected; cause pending. A major loss in hip-hop production.

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#02newsletter.tfJun 19

Ed Sheeran Leaves Warner Music After 15 Years

Ed Sheeran ends his 15-year run with Warner Music, leaving Asylum and Atlantic. He told fans it's about personal evolution, not dissatisfaction, a rare artist-initiated label exit at his scale.

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#03www.rollingstone.comJun 19

FKA Twigs Taps Lil Yachty for Pulsating Single ‘On Your Mind’

FKA Twigs drops 'On Your Mind' with Lil Yachty, her first new music of 2026. She'd been teasing it on tour; the single follows her Eusexua era.

#04pitchfork.comJun 19

9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More

Pitchfork's weekly new-album guide highlights Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, Tucker Zimmerman, Big Freedia and Sophie, and Swamp Dogg. A curated filter for the firehose of Friday releases.