Tribute acts: The new phenomenon
Emily Hodson A world record was set at a UK music festival after 108 tribute acts performed across a single…
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Concert ticket prices on the rise: Can live music stay affordable?
The average cost of a UK concert ticket has reached £128, a 212% increase on prices in the…
Spotify to introduce new badge identifying AI-generated artist personas
Hazel Camba As AI gradually creeps its way into human creative works, Spotify is taking steps to ensure that everything…
Music news: Chappell Roan to host fundraiser spectacular for trans youth, LGBTQ+
Levi Mora Chappell Roan is giving back to the communities that helped shape her rise with drag, comedy, live music,…
KATSEYE’s Sophia takes break from spotlight to focus on mental health
KC Maderia Global girlgroup KATSEYE’s leader Sophia Laforteza is stepping back from the spotlight for now as she takes time…
Music news: Stray Kids push boundaries with reinventive ‘This & That’
Kamille Q. Cabreza K-pop boy group and global sensation Stray Kids dropped their 10th mini album, ‘This & That’, on Friday,…
P-pop star SB19’s global feats set to earn formal recognition in House
Maybelene Marcelino Philippine lawmakers have moved to formally honour SB19, the nation’s chart-topping ensemble, for turning Filipino creativity into worldwide…
Music news: KOMCA sets new copyright framework for AI-assisted music
The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) significantly restructured its copyright registration system to flexibly adapt to the growing…
Ariana Grande to step back from public eye amid scrutiny over body image
Angelica N. Hall American pop star Ariana Grande is set to step back from the public eye amid growing scrutiny over…
Music news: Bayreuth Festival opens 150th anniversary season
Elan Castanares The Bayreuth Festival began its landmark 150th anniversary season on July 25, opening with a ceremonial concert and…
Oscar winner Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
Ren Azrack Escosio Former Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen James Hansard died at the age of 56 in a motorcycle…
Music news: BTS withdraws from 2026 Grammy Awards, sparks debate on representation
Carmela Calling Global K-pop stars BTS have officially withdrawn from Grammy Awards consideration this year, citing concerns over the organization’s…
Music news: Recording giants propose new chart eligibility criteria for AI tracks
Ian Trinidad Amid the proliferation of content generated by artificial intelligence, recording industry stakeholders are calling for stronger criteria that…
Ariana Grande sues hackers over alleged unreleased music leaks and privacy breach
Anna Ferraz Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against anonymous hackers, accusing them of stealing and distributing unreleased songs, private…
Music news: Jennie drops new single ‘Less than a Lover’
Global Korean-pop star Kim Jennie has released her new solo single, "Less than a Lover," offering listeners a…
Music news: Lana Del Rey announces surprise double album
Vivien Bernardino The Queen of Melancholia is making her long-awaited comeback this year with not just one, but two albums.
TWICE announces group hiatus following world tour finale
Global Korean-pop sensation TWICE will temporarily step away from activities from this day onwards, marking the first official…
Philippine music’s biggest names bridge generations at OPM Con 2026
Rock legends. P-pop idols. Hip-hop hitmakers. Folk favourites. For one night, some of the biggest hitmakers in Philippine…
Music industry pushes for transparency with AI labelling initiative
Ciara Mina The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the recording industry worldwide, and the…
Lily Allen defends herself after fans complain about ‘West End Girl’ shows
Lucia Caporalini British singer and songwriter Lily Allen has found herself to be the protagonist of a tiff on X…
Inside the security operation behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Phoebe Pang Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding weekend at Madison Square Garden is basically right around the corner, just…
Music news: What we know about Tyla’s upcoming album ‘A*POP’
Arwen Lehmann South African singer Tyla has achieved what few artists from her home turf have: global success and relevance.
Music news: NCT member Jaehyun debunks romance rumours
NCT member Jaehyun has personally addressed widespread dating rumors surrounding his recent Instagram upload, confirming that the woman…
Music news: Steve Lacy and SZA release “Is It Cool?”
Tabitha Kongo R&B fans got a surprise this week as Steve Lacy and SZA teamed up for the release of…