Monday, October 5, 202619 stories
Eurovision Asia and Godflesh lead the day
Today's music news splits between a major new international competition and a deep dive into industrial metal's origins. Thailand gets its Eurovision Asia representative while Pitchfork revisits Godflesh's mechanized pain. A handful of album announcements and retrospectives fill out the rest of the day.
Saturday, October 3, 202619 stories
Zach Bryan's shirt steals the spotlight
A concert shirt sparked a political firestorm, while film critics debated a new music drama and a country legend's legacy got reexamined. Today's music news mixed culture war flashpoints with genuine artistic reflection.
Friday, October 2, 202620 stories
RM's SFMOMA debut leads a day of contrast
Today's music news is a study in contrasts. BTS's RM opens a museum show that strips away his celebrity, while Drake and Noah Kahan lean into commercial tie-ins. Meanwhile, a Pitchfork review questions Miranda Lambert's artistic commitment.
Wednesday, September 30, 202620 stories
AI fraud sentencing, pop's hustle trend, and more
Today's music news spans from a major AI fraud sentencing to a critical look at pop's new thematic direction. There's also a notable anniversary and a few lighter stories, but the weight is on the industry's legal and creative shifts.
Tuesday, September 29, 202620 stories
Rundgren calls Swift 'apotheosis of mediocrity'
Today's music news is a mixed bag, but the loudest noise comes from Todd Rundgren taking a swing at Taylor Swift, a take that's getting picked up everywhere. Elsewhere, there's a genuinely fun genre-mashup collab and a few deep cuts worth your time. The rest is mostly filler and product listings.
Wednesday, September 23, 202619 stories
Outkast sues, Angry Anderson dies, Swift returns
A day of sharp contrasts in music. Outkast is in court defending its name, Australia lost a rock legend, and Taylor Swift announced a new single. The threads are legal battles, loss, and fresh releases.
Tuesday, September 22, 202620 stories
Jay-Z and Kanye leak, Dolly Parton estate drama
A leaked Watch The Throne outtake and a family rift at Dolly Parton's estate give today's music news a behind-the-scenes edge. Meanwhile, The Weeknd debuts a new track in Japan and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis wrap their Vegas run.
Monday, September 21, 202619 stories
Beck and Rebecca Black lead a reflective day
Today's music coverage turns inward, with major reviews and retrospectives that dig into artists' roots and reinventions. Pitchfork leads with deep dives on both Beck's bluesy pivot and Rebecca Black's queer club evolution, while a tribute to John Farnham reminds us how legacy is built across generations.
Sunday, September 20, 202620 stories
Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Macklemore Fallout
Ed Sheeran finally addressed the Macklemore controversy on stage, owning his mistakes and speaking on Gaza. It's a rare moment where a pop star's political stance and a tour decision collide, and the fallout is still unfolding.
Friday, September 18, 202620 stories
Miley drops video, Spotify backs indies
New music Friday is stacked with Miley Cyrus's album release and a video for her fiancé, while Spotify launches a major indie artist initiative. The day's stories balance big label pop moves with platform-level support for the unsigned.
Thursday, September 17, 202614 stories
Dolly Parton honored, Heartbreakers reunite
Today's music news is anchored by two powerful moments from the Americana Honors: a posthumous tribute to Dolly Parton and the first reunion of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers since his death. Meanwhile, Duncan Sheik's hospitalization adds a note of concern ahead of his Off Broadway shows.
Wednesday, September 16, 202620 stories
Macklemore saga deepens with AOC, venue politics
The Macklemore story keeps growing. What started as a costume controversy has now pulled in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Robert Kraft, and questions about who controls what artists can say onstage. Meanwhile, Drake dropped an hourlong film, and Oasis is thinking about setlists.
Tuesday, September 15, 202618 stories
Ella Langley ties Mariah Carey's chart record
Country is quietly rewriting the pop charts. Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' tied Mariah Carey's longest-running No. 1 record today, while bits-and-pieces news from the Emmys to festival sideshows filled the spaces around it.
Monday, September 14, 202620 stories
Celine Dion returns, MCR teases album
Today is a day of comebacks. Celine Dion made a tearful return to the stage in Paris after six years, while My Chemical Romance hinted at their first new album in 16 years. The music industry also turned its attention to a crackdown on AI-generated streaming fraud.
Sunday, September 13, 202620 stories
Lucy Dacus's Orchestral Finale Leads a Quiet Day
Today's music news is a grab bag: a major artist's orchestral farewell, a K-pop health scare, and a deep dive into the Mellotron's legacy. The through-line is a mix of the personal and the technical, from Dacus's intimate Hollywood Bowl plans to the machinery behind rock's greatest hits.
Saturday, September 12, 202617 stories
Lil Durk acquitted, Pink backlash deepens
Today in music, the biggest story is a legal verdict: Lil Durk walked free on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial. The other major thread is a political firestorm, with Pink facing intense backlash after criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestine speech. These two stories dominate the conversation, while a handful of other items fill out the day.
Friday, September 11, 202620 stories
AI music generation takes a symbolic turn
The biggest story today is a new AI system that can generate full songs with vocals and instrumentation from lyrics and style cues. Meanwhile, the legal and cultural battles over rap lyrics as evidence continue, and Nirvana gets a major VMAs honor.
Thursday, September 10, 202619 stories
Billy Joel's brain surgery leads the day
Billy Joel's health news overshadows the usual tour announcements and album reviews today. The singer's brain shunt procedure is a rare personal update from a famously private star, drawing attention away from Harry Styles' tour expansion and a handful of interesting new releases.
Wednesday, September 9, 202620 stories
Live Nation monopoly fight heats up
The biggest story in music today isn't a new album or tour, it's a legal battle that could reshape how live events work. A top promoter is warning a judge that letting Live Nation off the hook would crush independent businesses, while Billboard quietly updates its rules to keep pace with how people actually buy music.
Tuesday, September 8, 202620 stories
Overmono, Armand Van Helden headline Australian summer
Today's music news is about live shows and new sounds. Australian summer tours are taking shape, with Overmono and Armand Van Helden announcing dates. Elsewhere, reviews dig into ambient experiments and a new Chat Pile album.
Sunday, September 6, 202620 stories
Tupac trial exposes police failures
The Tupac murder trial isn't just about one man's conviction. It's a damning look at how law enforcement fumbled a case they had early leads on, and the fallout is dominating the conversation today.
Saturday, September 5, 202620 stories
Yeat Takes Aim at Travis Scott
The biggest story today is a brewing rap feud, with Yeat dropping a direct diss track aimed at Travis Scott. Elsewhere, the industry sees a new major label launch and a historic honor for Lea Salonga, while a deep profile of Melissa Auf der Maur offers a look back at the 1990s rock scene.
Friday, September 4, 202620 stories
Premios Juventud winners and new album drops
Latin music cleaned up at Premios Juventud, while a wave of new albums and singles from major artists dominated the release calendar. The day felt split between celebrating established stars and looking ahead to what's next.
Thursday, September 3, 202619 stories
Labels sue Anthropic over song copyrights
The music industry's AI fight escalated today as Sony and Warner sued Anthropic over training data. Meanwhile, Alex Van Halen got knighted, and Iron Maiden announced a beer partnership for their anniversary tour. It's a day of legal threats and legacy celebrations.
Wednesday, September 2, 202620 stories
Byrne, Bad Bunny, Miley lead music news
Today's music news is a mix of legal victories, new album announcements, and a touch of rock history. Bad Bunny wins a key ruling in a massive reggaeton lawsuit, David Byrne pens an Oscar-qualifying song for a Musk documentary, and Miley Cyrus announces her 10th album. It's a day of big moves and bigger statements.
Tuesday, September 1, 202620 stories
Tupac murder verdict dominates music news
Thirty years after Tupac Shakur's death, a jury finally delivered a verdict. Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder, closing one of music's most infamous cold cases. The rest of the day's news feels like a footnote.
Saturday, August 29, 202620 stories
Dolly Parton tributes and a Who reunion
The music world is still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, with tributes and reflections continuing to pour in. Meanwhile, a surprising reconciliation between Zak Starkey and The Who offers a lighter note, and new album reviews from Sara Bareilles and Dinosaur Jr. give us something to listen to.
Friday, August 28, 202620 stories
SoundCloud shifts to direct-to-fan sales
SoundCloud announced it will let artists sell music directly to fans with zero commission, a move that could reshape how independent musicians monetize. Meanwhile, J. Cole canceled a show after a crew member died, and new albums from Interpol and Alabama Shakes landed to strong reviews.
Thursday, August 27, 202617 stories
Harry Styles revamps setlist, pays tribute to Dolly Parton
Harry Styles kicked off his MSG residency with a completely revamped setlist and a tribute to Dolly Parton, dominating the music conversation today. Meanwhile, Wild Pink and Plum get thoughtful reviews, and a new free saturation plugin drops for producers.
Wednesday, August 26, 202618 stories
Music world mourns Dolly Parton's death
Today, the music industry took a collective pause to remember Dolly Parton, who died at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Tributes poured in from all corners, fellow superstars, Broadway casts, and the fans she quietly built a legacy of generosity around.
Tuesday, August 25, 202619 stories
Taylor Swift dominates with country roots talk
Taylor Swift's Grammy Museum interview is the big story today, with multiple outlets covering her surprise medley and her comments on honoring her country roots. Elsewhere, a few anniversary pieces on classic songs offer some welcome context.
Monday, August 24, 202620 stories
Ella Langley ties a historic chart record
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' just tied the record for the longest-running non-Christmas #1 in Hot 100 history. It's a rare moment where a country song dominates the pop charts for months, and it's worth noting because it keeps resetting expectations for what a hit can do.
Sunday, August 23, 202620 stories
Big Thief's triple album debut steals the day
Big Thief surprised Nashville with a full live run of their new triple album, bringing out Americana royalty. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre's AI comments and Clive Davis's legacy gave the industry two very different things to chew on.
Saturday, August 22, 202619 stories
Music world mourns Clive Davis and Dale Morris
Today's music news is dominated by farewells. Two giants of the industry, Clive Davis and Dale Morris, have died, prompting tributes and reflection on their legacies. Meanwhile, the CD revival continues to gain momentum, and a few other stories offer lighter diversions.
Friday, August 21, 202620 stories
Tupac trial evidence takes center stage
The Tupac Shakur murder trial dominated music news today, with jurors watching Keffe D's public interview. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic sequel promises to address abuse allegations from Jackson's point of view, and the Daily Mail faces backlash for allegedly stalking a woman mistaken for Meg White.
Thursday, August 20, 202620 stories
Weezer's CEO mindset and a new underground sound
Today's music coverage splits between legacy acts taking stock and a new underground sound bubbling up. Weezer talks spreadsheets and survival as they drop album 20, while Pitchfork maps the dirty, sweet world of hyperclash. A retrospective on Graceland and a police investigation into historical abuse in Byron Bay add gravity to the mix.
Wednesday, August 19, 202620 stories
King Gizzard goes electronic, Womack Sisters emerge
Today's music news is heavy on lineage and reinvention. King Gizzard's first fully electronic album marks a bold left turn, while the Womack Sisters step out from under a towering family tree. Meanwhile, the industry keeps looking back: Janet Jackson mines her own history for a 40th anniversary event.
Tuesday, August 18, 202620 stories
WMG CEO defends Suno deal as rivals sue
The AI music wars are heating up. Warner Music's CEO is embracing Suno while UMG and Sony press on with lawsuits, and Alibaba's new model can generate entire songs from a prompt. The industry is splitting over how to handle generative AI.
Sunday, August 16, 202620 stories
Karol G and Future lead a day of live reviews
Today's music coverage leans heavily on live performance, with major reviews of Karol G's SoFi Stadium run and Public Enemy's Stern Grove set. Meanwhile, Future's profile offers a rare look at his personal evolution, and a couple of anniversary pieces remind us of rock's enduring legacy.
Saturday, August 15, 202620 stories
Festival survival, Valli's retirement denial, Tyga's early days
Today's music news is a mixed bag: festivals are battling the elements, Frankie Valli is pushing back on retirement rumors, and Pitchfork digs into Tyga's origin story. There's also a new Courtney Love update and a look back at a record-setting Central Park show.
Thursday, August 13, 202620 stories
Blackmore's Deep Purple Return Stuns Fans
After 33 years, Ritchie Blackmore's surprise reunion with Deep Purple at Jones Beach is the day's biggest story, a moment fans thought would never come. Elsewhere, Taylor Swift keeps pulling her music from White House TikToks, and the Kurupt and DJ Battlecat album gets a deep-dive review that's really about Death Row's messy legacy.
Wednesday, August 12, 202620 stories
Brian May's AI stunt sparks debate
Today's music news is a mixed bag, but the through-line is artists wrestling with legacy and tech. Brian May's AI-generated Queen tribute band image was a clever protest against data centres, while hip-hop turns 53 with a look back at its evolution. Meanwhile, Rod Stewart's health scare and Naughty By Nature's breakup news remind us that the music industry is as much about mortality as it is about reinvention.
Tuesday, August 11, 202620 stories
Biggie's Catalog Battle, Swift's Trump Silence
Today's music news is a mix of legal drama and quiet strategy. The biggest story is a court ruling that reshapes control over The Notorious B.I.G.'s estate, while Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny's decision to ignore Trump's taunts gets a thoughtful analysis. Elsewhere, there's a surprise 'Camp Rock 3' cameo and a new EP from Haken.
Sunday, August 9, 202620 stories
Fuerza Regida's Historic Stadium Tour Ends
Today's music news is dominated by live performance milestones. Fuerza Regida wrapped up a groundbreaking stadium tour, while Karol G and Kelly Slater (yes, the surfer) also made waves. Meanwhile, The Cure's 1990 crisis and a new Whitney Houston Barbie offer a look back at pop's past.
Saturday, August 8, 202620 stories
Overmono's Big Stage Ambition
Today's music news is a mix of album drops and deep dives, but the most interesting thread is artists pushing for bigger stages and harder-won successes. Overmono's profile is the standout, while Electric Callboy and Stray Kids deliver the goods for their fans.
Friday, August 7, 202619 stories
Album reviews and festival lineups lead the day
Today's music news is a mix of album reviews and festival announcements. Pitchfork's takes on Frost Children and Ravyn Lenae offer deep dives into their latest projects, while festival lineups for Outside Lands and EDC Orlando give fans something to plan around. There's also a notable cancellation from Joan Jett and some interesting collaborations on the horizon.
Sunday, August 2, 20267 stories
Darwin's live music scene fights for attention
Today's music news is mostly quiet, but one story stands out: Darwin's live music scene is struggling as touring acts skip the Top End. It's a reminder that while the big headlines focus on festivals and album drops, smaller scenes are fighting for survival.
Friday, July 31, 202620 stories
Ariana Grande's Angry New Album Dominates Reviews
Today's music coverage is all about Ariana Grande's 'Petal,' with two major outlets framing it as a turning point where she embraces anger. The rest of the day is a grab bag of festival surprises and personal tidbits, but the through-line is artists showing new sides of themselves.
Thursday, July 30, 202619 stories
BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian pop category
BTS is sitting out the 2027 Grammys in protest of a new Best Asian Pop Music category, and the Recording Academy is pushing back. The move splits the conversation today: one camp sees the category as a welcome step toward representation; BTS and their fans see it as a ghettoizing box.
Wednesday, July 29, 202618 stories
Noah Kahan vs. White House over song use
Noah Kahan joins the long list of musicians publicly objecting to their music being used by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Megan Moroney's Denver show ended abruptly, and a couple of new album announcements broke through the noise.
Tuesday, July 28, 202620 stories
Mellencamp's Gulf jab, Perhacs missing
Today's music news is a mix of political provocation and personal tragedy. John Mellencamp used a concert to call out the Gulf of Mexico renaming, while the disappearance of cult singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has friends and collaborators publicly pleading for answers.
Monday, July 27, 202619 stories
Foodman's dark footwork, Mitski's spellbinding show
Today's music coverage leans into the intimate and the experimental. Pitchfork reviews a punishing new Foodman album, while a Mitski concert report captures the strange comfort of her current tour. A couple of deeper dives on older songs and a new EP round out the day.
Saturday, July 25, 202620 stories
Karol G, Nick Hakim, and new album announcements
New music and album announcements dominate today, with Karol G dropping a defiant new single mid-tour and Nick Hakim earning rave reviews for his fourth album. Meanwhile, indie artists Stef Chura and Adéla are gearing up for fall releases with notable collaborators.
Friday, July 24, 202620 stories
Charli XCX drops, D4vd DNA testimony, Bon Jovi cuts show
A new Charli XCX album lands, the D4vd murder trial gets a forensic detail, and Jon Bon Jovi walks off stage at MSG. It's a day of releases, courtrooms, and vocal cords.
Thursday, July 23, 202620 stories
D4vd case, Rick Ross, and Ozzy's legacy
Today's music news is a mix of the grim and the celebratory. The D4vd murder case takes a forensic turn, while Rick Ross drops a new album and the music world marks the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death.
Wednesday, July 22, 202619 stories
Sony sues Udio over 30,000 songs
The music industry's legal war on AI training data escalates. Sony Music filed a new lawsuit against Udio, alleging the startup used over 30,000 copyrighted songs without permission. Meanwhile, a smaller tool roundup offers alternatives for artists who want AI video without the legal baggage.
Tuesday, July 21, 202620 stories
Pop music faces a social media reckoning
A new social media ban in the UK could reshape how pop stars are discovered and promoted, threatening the pipeline that launched artists from One Direction to today's TikTok sensations. Meanwhile, Brad Paisley spills details on Taylor Swift's secret wedding, and a robot covers Michael Jackson.
Monday, July 20, 202620 stories
Mozart notebook discovery steals the day
A 248-year-old Mozart notebook surfaces with unknown pieces, pulling music history into the spotlight. Meanwhile, the music industry's attention is split between vinyl nostalgia and a surprising CD resurgence, while FIFA's halftime show continues to draw criticism.
Sunday, July 19, 202619 stories
World Cup Halftime Show Steals the Day
The first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show dominated music headlines today, with an 11-minute spectacle featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and the Muppets. The tightly packed lineup drew both praise and criticism, but it's clear the music industry is eyeing this as a new Super Bowl-sized stage.
Saturday, July 18, 202620 stories
Bandcamp bans AI songs, K-pop dance challenges go AI
Bandcamp became the first major platform to ban AI-generated songs, setting a precedent for other services. Meanwhile, AI-generated tracks are quietly taking over K-pop dance challenges, raising questions about artist awareness and consent.
Friday, July 17, 202620 stories
Suno's scraped data fuels label lawsuits
The biggest story today is a hacked code dump confirming that AI music startup Suno scraped YouTube and Deezer to train its models. It's a smoking gun for the major labels' copyright suits, and it shifts the conversation from speculation to evidence.
Thursday, July 16, 202620 stories
Lana Del Rey's double album, Noga Erez's turmoil
Today in music, two very different artists are making news by letting us in: Lana Del Rey is doubling down on her next album, while Noga Erez is being documented through war and backlash. Meanwhile, a scammer anthem and an AI copyright question offer broader cultural and legal angles.
Tuesday, July 7, 20265 stories
Herb Alpert returns, regional rap gets reviewed
Today in music, a legendary comeback at the Hollywood Bowl and two Pitchfork reviews that dig into regional scenes and authenticity. Herb Alpert's return is the clear headline, but the reviews offer a thoughtful counterpoint on how music travels and what makes it real.
Monday, July 6, 20266 stories
Steve Perry re-records deep cut with Lukather's son
A cross-generational collaboration between Journey and Toto families leads to a rerecorded 1986 deep cut. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old ambient techno mystery is solved, and Maxo Kream proves his lyrical precision again.
Sunday, July 5, 20267 stories
Courtney Love breaks down label math
Courtney Love delivers a scathing critique of major record labels, arguing that traditional contracts are worse for artists than Napster ever was. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter gets a glowing review, and Lupe Fires up a debate about Nas's lyricism.
Saturday, July 4, 202611 stories
Swift's wedding dominates, but real music news lurks
Taylor Swift's reported Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce is the day's biggest story, with multiple outlets covering guest arrivals, performances, and wedding party speculation. But beneath the celebrity frenzy, there's substantive music writing: Pitchfork revisits Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl anthem and Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.,' while Vince Staples drops a noisy new album.
Friday, July 3, 202612 stories
Madonna's Best Album in 20 Years Drops
Madonna returns to the dance floor with a new album that critics are calling her best in two decades. Meanwhile, AI music continues to stir controversy, and a retrospective on Lindsay Lohan's debut captures the chaos of 2000s celebrity culture.
Thursday, July 2, 20266 stories
Rosalía's 'Lux' tour dazzles, Lil Wayne no-shows
Today's music news offers a contrast: Rosalía is delivering one of the year's most acclaimed tours, while Lil Wayne is making apologies after missing his own concert. Reviews also land for new albums from Beth Orton and Mildred, both earning serious critical attention.
Wednesday, July 1, 202612 stories
Summer tours and venue histories dominate
Today's music news leans toward the live experience: a historic venue's century-long story, a massive summer tour guide, and a few festival highlights. The Oliver Tree tributes continue, while Rush and Megadeth make headlines for different reasons.
Tuesday, June 30, 202612 stories
Tidal cuts royalties for AI songs
Streaming platforms are starting to draw a line between human and machine-made music. Tidal's new policy denies royalties to fully AI-generated songs, while Madonna and a satirical movement pile on against AI in art. The industry is feeling out where the boundary sits.
Monday, June 29, 202612 stories
BET Awards and Lorde's demos dominate music news
The BET Awards 2026 gave us performances, fashion, and Druski's megachurch skit, while Lorde dropped 49 demos from her album Virgin. Elsewhere, Lizzo opened up about disappointing sales and a Dutch survey showed support for AI music labels.
Sunday, June 28, 20266 stories
The Cure's festive return leads the day
The Cure's return to the stage after a year and a half is the biggest story today, with a notably festive set at Primavera Sound. Elsewhere, a musician's essay on treating music as a daily chore offers a practical counterpoint to romantic notions of inspiration, and a retrospective on Bryan Ferry's 1985 album finds new resonance in its polished surfaces.
Saturday, June 27, 202614 stories
Lorde Drops 49 Demos, Katy Perry Flops
It's a day of extremes: Lorde offers an emotionally raw archive of her creative process, while Katy Perry's comeback single gets panned. Meanwhile, country music's UK takeover and a pioneering Indian disco reissue round out the landscape.
Friday, June 26, 202611 stories
New releases and health scares in music
Today's music news is split between fresh releases and a worrying health incident. Charli XCX and Carly Rae Jepsen dropped new singles and videos, while Lionel Richie had to cut his tour opener short due to dizziness. A few reviews also landed, including Muse's latest and Downtown Boys' first album in years.
Thursday, June 25, 202610 stories
Phoebe Bridgers goes phones-free at MSG
Phoebe Bridgers played a surprise phones-free show at Madison Square Garden, debuting eight unreleased songs. The move is a rare, intentional break from the concert-as-content-machine, and it dominated music conversation today alongside Leonard Cohen's estate pre-emptively blocking Trump from using 'Hallelujah.'
Wednesday, June 24, 202617 stories
Carly Rae Jepsen announces double album, AI music label debuts
Carly Rae Jepsen is releasing a 24-track double album, while Eros Innovation launches an AI-powered label that resurrects Mohammed Rafi. The day also brings a surprising Swift-Wilson duet and a sobering look at women in electronic music.
Tuesday, June 23, 202615 stories
Clive Davis dies, AI music theft fury grows
The music world is mourning Clive Davis, the legendary executive who shaped pop for decades. Meanwhile, songwriters are pushing back hard against AI companies using their work without permission, and Broadway is quietly shrinking its orchestras with software. A day of loss and reckoning.
Monday, June 22, 202614 stories
Olivia Rodrigo dominates, Stray Kids tease tour
Olivia Rodrigo's third album scores the biggest sales week of 2026 for a solo artist, while Stray Kids gear up for a world tour. Meanwhile, a music professor faces abuse allegations and Rod Stewart's health scare raises concerns about aging performers.
Sunday, June 21, 202614 stories
France bans alcohol at music festival as heatwave hits
France's Fête de la Musique faces an alcohol ban under a red heatwave alert, a rare step that underscores how climate change is reshaping outdoor events. Meanwhile, a database of AI training music sparks debate over copyright, and BBC Radio Scotland catches flak for sidelining local artists.
Saturday, June 20, 202619 stories
AI music theft and Dylan's Big 4
Today's music news is split between a serious look at how AI is stealing guitarists' videos and a lighter debate over Bob Dylan's essential albums. The Atlantic's new database reveals the scale of AI training on copyrighted music, while a classic rock outlet argues for Dylan's 'Big 4' albums.
Friday, June 19, 202610 stories
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.
Wednesday, June 17, 202614 stories
Grammys add Asian Pop category, museums open
Two big institutional moves today: the Grammys added a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, and a Bruce Springsteen-headed American music museum opened in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Harry Styles played a rare orchestral show, and Hayley Kiyoko's Tumblr-era queer anthem became a feature film.
Sunday, May 24, 20262 stories
Keyboardist's Legacy and Palestinian Rapper's Voice
Two very different corners of music history today: one profile celebrates a keyboardist whose fingerprints are all over some of the biggest songs of the last 50 years, while another follows a Palestinian rapper who channels John Lennon into stories of struggle and hope.