AleXa announces 2024 ‘sick of you’ US tour
Korean-American singer AleXa has announced her brand-new 2024 ‘sick of you’ US tour. READ MORE: The best solo songs from BTS’ second chapter Today (January…
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Here’s where and when KCON will be held in 2024
KCON will expand to new countries and regions this year, as CJ ENM announces the return of the annual K-pop festival in 2024. READ MORE:…
KCRW Cutting Staffers Amid Budget Crunch—’Greater LA’ Canceled
Photo Credit: KCRW Santa Monica public radio station KCRW is in a budget crunch, parting ways with a dozen staffers and ending the popular podcast…
Boy George says he’s “never gonna be friends” with “unfriendly” Janet Jackson
Boy George has written that he’s “never gonna be friends” with Janet Jackson, calling her “unfriendly” in his new memoir, Karma: The Definitive Autobiography. READ…
FKA Twigs responds to banned Calvin Klein ad: “I will not have my narrative changed”
FKA Twigs has shared her thoughts on a Calvin Klein poster featuring the singer has been banned in the UK, with the ruling claiming it is…
Kelly Clarkson Reflects on Being ‘Young’ With Miley Cyrus Cover
Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Kelly Clarkson speaks onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at…
Kate Bush pens touching tribute to late collaborator Del Palmer: “I’m going to miss him terribly”
Kate Bush has paid tribute to her late collaborator Del Palmer with moving words in a new blog posted to her website. READ MORE: Kate…
Black Coffee injured in “severe travel accident”
Black Coffee has been injured in a “severe travel accident” on his way to perform at a nightclub in Argentina. READ MORE: Drake – ‘Honestly,…
Ozzy Osbourne says T-Pain’s ‘War Pigs’ cover is the “best ever”
The Prince Of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, has shared high praise over T-Pain‘s cover of Black Sabbath‘s ‘War Pigs’. In March, T-Pain covered the iconic…
WOMADelaide 2024 Adds Final Four Artists To Massive 71-Artist Lineup
WOMADelaide have added the finishing touches to their 2024 line-up, adding four international artists to the bill to complete what is an impressive total of…
Dinosaur Jr. Expand Australian Tour With Melbourne Headliner
Dinosaur Jr. have added a much-anticipated Melbourne headlining date to their 2024 Australian tour, belatedly celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1993 classic Where You…
Why Red Hot Chili Peppers Hated Chad Smith at His Audition
Red Hot Chili Peppers didn’t think much of Chad Smith when he auditioned for the band in 1988. At the time, the group was in…
Sphere Entertainment Pulls Plug on London Venue, Sets Sights on Alternative ‘Forward-Thinking’ Cities
The announcement comes two months after London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked plans for the 21,500-capacity, 300-foot-tall structure. Exosphere Sphere Entertainment Sphere Entertainment has said it’s…
KCON Expands to Hong Kong in 2024
The K-pop and K-culture festival will also return to Japan, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Europe. ITZY surrounded by contest winners at KCON 2023…
Columbia Records Ups Joe Gallo to GM
“Joe’s level of dedication to Columbia’s artists is infectious,” label president Jen Mallory said in a statement. The logo for Columbia Records. Courtesy of Columbia Records…
Middle Kids Share ‘Terrible News’ As Final Single Before Album Release
Middle Kids have released a new song entitled ‘Terrible News’, the fifth and seemingly final single from their forthcoming third studio album Faith Crisis: Pt.…
Tennessee’s ‘ELVIS Act’ is Quickly Gaining Music Industry Support — RIAA, NMPA, A2IM, Recording Academy, & More
Photo Credit: Cody Lannom Tennessee’s proposed ‘ELVIS Act’ to protect voice, image, and likeness against the unethical use of AI is rapidly gaining support from…
Merlin Announces New 2024 Board, Welcoming Six New Board Members
Photo Credit: Caitlin Mitchell Independent digital music licensing partner Merlin announces its new 2024 board, welcoming six new board members. Merlin, the independents’ digital music…
Global On-Demand Audio Streams Hit a Record 4.1 Trillion During 2023 — As 45.6 Million Tracks Received Zero Plays, Report Shows
Global music streams topped 4.1 trillion during 2023, according to newly released data. Photo Credit: Luminate Global on-demand music streams spiked more than 22 percent…
The 7 Best Speakers for Music Lovers: Sonos, Bose, JBL & More
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