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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among 2026 inductees

Phil Collins, already a Hall of Fame member with Genesis, is recognized for hits like In the Air Tonight and One More Night, earning eight Grammys, including album of the year in 1985 for No Jacket Required.
Music
Music production
from48 hills
1 day ago

Record Store Day 2026 brings a '1983' treat - 48 hills

Flying Lotus's debut album '1983' redefined electronic music with its unique blend of genres and innovative production techniques.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Zara Larsson Gets Her Flowers

Zara Larsson could be called a veteran pop star... because there's an undertow of struggle to her glittering party-girl persona. The teen-age version of her... remains lodged in my memory—a closeted power vocalist dulling her instrument to fit catchy and anodyne tracks.
London music
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Before Apple Music, There Was MapleMusic-Canada's Forgotten Pioneer | The Walrus

Technology has reshaped music distribution, with significant contributions from companies like Apple, YouTube, and various global streaming services.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 days ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
#coachella
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

The architects of Coachella: How five artists reshaped 25 years of the festival

Coachella integrates a significant art component alongside music, showcasing innovative works from selected artists in a unique festival environment.
Apple
fromFast Company
4 days ago

As the iPod makes a comeback, here are some pointers to use it

Secondhand iPod sales are surging as young people seek focused music listening experiences away from smartphones.
#spotify
fromInfoQ
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Music
fromConsequence
14 hours ago

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 Class: Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins & More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2026 includes Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, and others, with the ceremony on November 14th.
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we're sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff's favorite new music.
Music production
#record-store-day
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

The world's largest Record Store Day celebration is coming to Rock Center

A massive music takeover at Rockefeller Center on April 18 will feature live performances, exclusive vinyl drops, and attract tens of thousands of fans.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

The world's largest Record Store Day celebration is coming to Rock Center

A massive music takeover at Rockefeller Center on April 18 will feature live performances, exclusive vinyl drops, and attract tens of thousands of fans.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees: Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division / New Order, more

The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, including Phil Collins, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan.
#new-music
Music production
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 20th - March 27th

New music releases this week include tracks from Accessory, Cheekface, and Eli, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.
Music production
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Best Songs Of Q1 2026 | Defector

Music in early 2026 reflects anxiety and a desire for liberation, showcasing a mix of deep personal themes and lighthearted fun.
Music production
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Ye Comeback? Already?

Cancel culture blurs the line between serious and trivial offenses, making redemption difficult and often leading to irreversible consequences for those labeled as canceled.
fromVulture
5 days ago

Maybe Ariana Grande Isn't Done With Pop Music Just Yet

Grande appears to be teasing a new album ahead of her Eternal Sunshine tour this summer. Recent posts show her in the studio, suggesting new music is on the way.
Music
Music
fromVulture
5 days ago

This Was All So Predictable

Kanye West seeks forgiveness amid controversy but faces significant backlash and bans from multiple countries due to past antisemitic actions.
#music-releases
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
NYC music

The 64 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2026

Spring 2026 music releases include new albums from American Football, WU LYF, Lykke Li, and more, promising a diverse range of sounds.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
Music

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 7th - March 13th

A weekly column highlights the best new music releases, featuring tracks from CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Miss Grit, Drug Church, and other artists across various genres.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

The 64 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2026

Spring 2026 music releases include new albums from American Football, WU LYF, Lykke Li, and more, promising a diverse range of sounds.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 7th - March 13th

A weekly column highlights the best new music releases, featuring tracks from CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Miss Grit, Drug Church, and other artists across various genres.
Music production
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
Music production
fromRAIN News
4 weeks ago

"A good year" - MIDiA Research on the 2025 music market and "expanded rights"

Global recorded music revenue reached $39.5 billion in 2025, with expanded rights income driving 21.5% year-over-year growth and increasing overall market growth from 7.7% to 9.4%.
Music production
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Vinyl Sales Eclipse $1 Billion in 2025 for First Time

Vinyl record sales exceeded $1 billion in 2025 for the first time, driven by 19 consecutive years of growth and dominated by Taylor Swift's overwhelming market share.
Film
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for February

February movie slate features varied releases: Kevin James romantic comedy Solo Mio, an edgy BDSM drama, a Hemsworth-led crime thriller, and Gore Verbinski's sci‑fi comedy.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Music industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift

U.S. recording industry reached $11.5 billion in sales, driven by vinyl's surge past $1 billion and Taylor Swift's record-breaking album release.
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The 5 Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

U2 releases surprise EP 'Days of Ash' addressing global tragedies with urgency and optimism after nearly a decade without new material.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th - February 27th

A weekly column highlights the best new music tracks, featuring artists like Domani, Freddie Gibbs, and Glixen with their latest releases.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

5 Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)

The only song here that really matters. Written just hours after the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and released a few days later, Springsteen names names (looking at you, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem) and speaks bold, specific truth. With a title that recalls his own impactful Streets of Philadelphia, a melody reminiscent of Bob Dylan, and an urgency not felt since Neil Young's Ohio, it may not be groundbreaking musically, but Streets of Minneapolis is exactly what we need right now.
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Music
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

16 iconic musicians who have never had a No. 1 song

Despite decades of popularity and critical acclaim, numerous iconic artists including Bruce Springsteen, James Brown, and Nirvana never achieved a number one hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Staff Picks: Best Albums of January 2026

January 2026's standout albums include By Storm's My Ghosts Go Ghost alongside releases from Zach Bryan, Dry Cleaning, Mon Rovía, Peaer, and Softcult.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 14th - February 20th

New tracks showcase emotionally charged, genre-spanning songs from garage-punk and cathartic solo rock to collaborative hip-hop by artists including Alemeda and Baby Keem.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week January 17th - January 23rd

New singles span intimate alt-pop, nostalgic synth-pop, and scuzzy indie rock from artists such as Arima Ederra and Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
Music
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Streaming growth, vinyl dominance highlight Luminate 2025 report

Global music streams hit a record 5.1 trillion in 2025, driven by growth in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and surging Latin, Rock, and Christian genres.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 7th - February 13th

The song reflects on two contrasting visions. In the first verse, he looks back on his childhood growing up female and compares it to living in a dream. Then, after a stirring bridge, he revisits the same reflective structure and ponders his childhood growing up as a boy: "When I was a little boy I wanted to be real/ I wanted to feel all of the things my body wanted me to feel," he sings.
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fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 2026 Grammys Gave Purpose to a Weird Year In Music

Bad Bunny provided the 58th Grammys' most significant moment by winning Album of the Year with the first Spanish-language album and delivering a pointed political message.
#grammys
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week January 10th - January 16th

Not only does the track show off Anjimile's lush, patient vocals, it's got a pretty fascinating rhythmic structure; his drummer offsets the groove when they arrive at the chorus, almost like the song gets caught between moving too fast and too slow. That momentum really ramps up in the final refrain, complete with some guitar shredding and open hi-hat smashing. It's a great demonstration of Anjimile's tasteful ear and his ability to match a song's subject with its instrumentation.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The 5 best performances at the 2026 Grammys - and 3 that fell flat

The 68th annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Nominees such as Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga delivered standout performances. Others, including Alex Warren and Lola Young, were underwhelming. The 68th annual Grammy Awards yielded plenty of headline-worthy moments, including political statements from stars like Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean, heartfelt tributes to icons like D'Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne, and big wins for Grammy darlings like Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
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