Music Orgs Seek U.S. Intervention as Europe Floats Rolling Back Radio Royalties for American Artists

The Intricacies of Music Royalties: A Global Perspective Understanding the current dispute requires a delve into the complex world of music royalties, particularly the distinctions between various forms of compensation…

Harvey Blumler Steps Back from Prospa Touring Due to Ongoing Ear Condition

Harvey Blumler, one half of the acclaimed electronic music duo Prospa, has announced an indefinite hiatus from touring to address a persistent and severe ear condition. The decision, revealed in…

BTS’s Jungkook Directly Claps Back At Haters On Instagram

The Catalyst: A Profile Change and Global Brand Reaction The sequence of events began on June 20, 2026, when Jungkook updated his personal Instagram profile picture. The new image featured…

Howie D Embraces His Puerto Rican Roots in ‘Coqui’: ‘I’ve Held Myself Back, But Now is the Time’

In a significant artistic evolution, Howie Dorough, a pivotal member of the iconic Backstreet Boys, has officially launched his solo Spanish-language single, "Coqui," which premiered exclusively on Billboard on Wednesday,…

Joe James Announces Debut Album, The Ends, Never Ends, Shares Back Together: Listen

Joe James, the ascendant Southend-based artist, has officially unveiled comprehensive details surrounding his highly anticipated debut studio album, titled ‘The Ends, Never Ends’. Scheduled for a self-released launch on 10th…

Cody Johnson Teases New Song “Take Me Back (Leave Me There)” & CoJo Nation Can’t Wait | Whiskey Riff

The landscape of contemporary country music is currently being shaped by a resurgence of traditionalist sounds, a movement led in large part by Texas native Cody Johnson. Following a series…

Monome Marks Two Decades of Innovation: A Look Back at the Grid-Based Music Pioneer

This week, Kelli Cain and Brian Crabtree are celebrating a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking company and project, monome. For two decades, monome has been at the…

Hasbro Is Celebrating 40 Years of ‘The Transformers: The Movie’ With ‘Reformatted’ Soundtrack — And Yes, Stan Bush Is Back

A significant musical event is set to roll out on July 24, 2026, marking the 40th anniversary of the beloved animated feature, The Transformers: The Movie. Hasbro, in collaboration with…

Dayseeker Claims First Career No. 1 with "Crawl Back to My Coffin" on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Dayseeker has achieved a monumental career milestone, securing their first-ever No. 1 position on a Billboard chart. Their latest single, "Crawl Back to My Coffin," has ascended to the pinnacle…

Lazy Californians: Back To San Francisco

The contemporary jazz landscape continues to be defined by a synthesis of regional traditions and modern innovations, as evidenced by three significant new releases from Cameron Washington, the Ted Rosenthal…