Kholidah
- K-Pop & Asian Music Scene
- April 9, 2026
- 25 views
Nam Taehyun Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Drunk Driving
The sentencing follows a series of legal infractions that have shadowed the performer’s career over the past several years. While the defense argued for leniency, the judiciary emphasized the gravity…
Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- April 4, 2026
- 26 views
Reflecting on the Thirty Year Legacy of Monkjack Jack Bruce and Bernie Worrell’s Minimalist Masterpiece Reevaluated
In the spring of 1996, the jazz and experimental music communities were presented with a recording that defied the conventional expectations of rock-era virtuosity. Originally reviewed in the March 1996…
Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- April 2, 2026
- 24 views
Kris Stewart Departs QMusic After Five-Year Transformative Tenure, Search for Successor Commences
BRISBANE, Australia – Kris Stewart, the influential Chief Executive Officer of QMusic, the peak body for Queensland’s contemporary music industry, is stepping down from his role after a dynamic five-year…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- March 27, 2026
- 51 views
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” Claims Fifth Non-Consecutive Week at UK No. 1, Crowned 2026 BRIT Awards Song of the Year
London, UK – Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s critically acclaimed collaboration, “Rein Me In,” has solidified its status as a defining track of 2026, securing a fifth non-consecutive week atop…
Mia Khoirunisa
- Music Production & Audio Engineering
- March 25, 2026
- 27 views
Akai MPC Sample vs. MPC60: A 38-Year Leap in Portable Beatmaking Power
The landscape of music production has undergone a radical transformation, marked by the advent of incredibly powerful and compact devices. Akai Professional’s latest offering, the MPC Sample, priced at a…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 23, 2026
- 29 views
Cody Simpson Signs with BMG and Range Music, Ending Six-Year Hiatus with New Singles
Australian pop sensation Cody Simpson has officially announced his highly anticipated return to the music industry, signing a significant deal with BMG in partnership with Range Music. This momentous agreement…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 22, 2026
- 33 views
Global Recorded Music Revenues Soar Past $30 Billion in 2025, Marking Eleventh Consecutive Year of Growth Despite Emerging Threats
The global recorded music industry achieved a significant milestone in 2025, with revenues accelerating to an unprecedented $30.4 billion, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) latest…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- March 21, 2026
- 29 views
New Music Friday: 50 Cent Returns for ‘Power’ Prequel, T.I. Fires Back, Gnarls Barkley Ends 18-Year Hiatus Amidst Diverse Hip-Hop Releases
This week’s New Music Friday has delivered a robust and eclectic collection of releases, showcasing the dynamic breadth of contemporary hip-hop and R&B. From highly anticipated returns by industry veterans…
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- March 19, 2026
- 40 views
Australia’s Recorded Music Industry Posts Seventh Consecutive Year of Growth in 2025, Reaching A$727 Million Amidst Evolving Market Dynamics
SYDNEY – Australia’s recorded music industry marked its seventh consecutive year of growth in 2025, with wholesale revenues climbing by 1.4% to reach a total of A$727 million (approximately US$512…
- K-Pop & Asian Music Scene
- March 19, 2026
- 30 views
Popular Actor Giving 15-Year-Old An STD Ends With His Deportation
The legal proceedings involving former Mediacorp actor Ian Fang have culminated in a definitive resolution that extends beyond a custodial sentence, marking one of the most high-profile falls from grace…
