Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones in 1984: A Timeless Lesson on Human Agency, Music Technology, and the Philosophy of Tools
A resurfaced archival video from 1984 featuring legendary jazz and electronic music icons Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones offers a profound philosophical examination of human agency and technology. The footage,…
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 marks 30 years of global electronic music leadership as the industry descends on the Dutch capital.
From October 21 to October 24, 2026, Amsterdam will once again transform into the epicenter of the global electronic music industry. The 30th annual edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event…
Sony Music targets 260,000 AI deepfake tracks in massive takedown effort against generative music piracy.
The landscape of the music industry is currently undergoing a radical, often volatile, transformation as the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence intersects with intellectual property rights. Sony Music, one of…
Billboard U.K. 40 Under 40: Meet the Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of British Music
The British music industry, long a cornerstone of the global cultural economy, is currently experiencing a transformative period of growth and structural evolution. As the United Kingdom works to solidify…
Victoria Monét’s Frequency of Love Tops Billboard’s New Music Poll as Fans Embrace Her Sophomore LP
Victoria Monét has officially secured the top spot in this week’s Billboard new music poll, as listeners overwhelmingly selected her latest project, Frequency of Love, as the standout release of…
Shakira Makes Amazon Music History in Madrid With Record-Breaking Livestream and Surprise Dua Lipa Duet
Colombian superstar Shakira etched her name into the history books on October 3, 2026, drawing the largest audience ever recorded for a female artist’s livestreamed performance on Amazon Music. Broadcast…
New Music Friday: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Industry’s Latest Sonic Shifts
The landscape of contemporary music underwent a significant transformation this week as a convergence of long-awaited comebacks, high-stakes lyrical feuds, and unexpected cross-genre collaborations redefined the current charts. This week’s…
Music Industry Stocks Face Turbulent 2026 as Investors Demand New Growth Models Beyond Streaming
The global music industry, long considered a reliable hedge against broader market volatility, is currently navigating its most challenging financial landscape in over two decades. As of the close of…
Susanne Sundfør Returns With Revelations of Divine Love: A 14th-Century Journey Through Modern Pop and Sacred Music
Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfør has returned to the international spotlight with her most daring project to date, a collaborative record titled Revelations of Divine Love created alongside British organist Kit…
















