Music
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The Berlin Sessions: How Lee 'Scratch' Perry Defied the Clock
A posthumous collaboration between dub icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Mouse on Mars bridges Caribbean roots with German el...
Nashville’s Power Players Spotlight Rising Star Riley Green Amid Hall‑of‑Fame Legends
At the 2026 Billboard Country Power Players gala, Nashville celebrated a new generation of talent while honoring icons l...
Rush's Legacy Lives On: 50 Years of '2112: Overture'
Rush's sold-out shows at Kia Forum celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic album '2112: Overture'. The Fifty Something Tour...
Indie Power Players 2026: RAYE, Rubén Blades and Labels Celebrate a New Era
Billboard’s June 9 ceremony in Manhattan honored indie trailblazers, spotlighting RAYE’s Spirit Award and the rise of ar...
End of the Road Festival Marks 20 Years with Geese Return and Pulp’s Mystery Set
The Dorset festival celebrates two decades with a lineup that mixes indie heavyweights and breakout rockers, while warni...
Cuba's Reparto Music Conquers TikTok: Maluma, Bad Gyal, and a Viral Boom
Reparto, a Cuban urban genre born in housing projects, has gone global via TikTok hits and endorsements from Latin stars...
RAYE's Rise to Icon Status: A Lesson in Defying Industry Skepticism
Singer-songwriter RAYE's emotional acceptance speech at the 2026 Indie Power Players event serves as a powerful reminder...
Mýa’s Long-Awaited Return: 10th Album Drops After Eight-Year Hiatus
R&B veteran Mýa releases her 10th studio album, marking a comeback with high‑profile collaborations and a new independen...
Carly Pearce Joins BMG After High-Profile CMA Fest Run
Grammy‑winner Carly Pearce signs with BMG, citing artistic freedom and a “next chapter” after a string of marquee perfor...
ChartCipher Finds Pop Dominates While Rock Rises and Hits Slow Down
A new five‑year analysis shows pop still leads, rock gains ground, and tempos dip below 79 BPM across streaming and radi...
José Carreras Brings His Olympic Spirit to Brisbane's Gabba – But Who's Paying?
The legendary tenor headlines a December 5 concert at Brisbane's Gabba, blending opera and pop with a nod to the 2032 Ol...
BRIT Awards Locked In at Manchester’s Co‑op Live for Feb 27, 2027
The 2027 ceremony returns to Manchester’s Co‑op Live, with chair Stacey Tang back at the helm and city officials touting...
Paul McCartney’s 24th UK No.1 Marks 70 Years of a Musical Legend
Sir Paul McCartney’s new album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, has topped the UK charts for the 84‑year‑old, celebrating a ...
Ellie Goulding's Inner Dialogue: A Journey Through Self-Discovery
The singer opens up about her new song Black Prada Dress, revealing its themes of insecurity and self-doubt.
Wynonna Judd Breaks New Ground with All Co-Written Album and Etheridge Tour
Country legend Wynonna Judd announces her first album of entirely co‑written songs and a summer co‑headlining trek with ...
Fruit Bats' Sonic Odyssey: A 12th Album and 2026 Tour
Get ready for Fruit Bats' sprawling 2026 tour, featuring new singles and a 12th studio album, marking a significant mile...
Florida Georgia Line's CAA Signing: What's Next for the Country Duo?
Florida Georgia Line's surprise return at CMA Fest 2023 hints at a comeback, but what's the real story behind their reun...
Chicago Blues Festival: 55 Years of Mojo, Mystery, and Missing Details
From Muddy Waters to Keith Richards, the festival's storied past hides a 15-year gap and unanswered questions about its ...
Modest Mouse’s New Indie Album Signals a Return to Roots
Frontman Isaac Brock reflects on three decades of music, a major-label stint, and the paradoxes of life in a candid inte...
Bonobo's Cosmic Leap: 'Expansions' Album and Fall Tour
Bonobo's highly anticipated new album 'Expansions' drops November 1, accompanied by a North American tour starting Novem...
Pedro Winter Takes Dual Role: Ed Banger CEO Becomes Co-Managing Director at Because Music
The French electronic scene leader extends a 20-year partnership, taking on operational oversight of marketing, A&R, and...
V8 Teams with Pharrell for ‘V8’ Mini‑Album and Announces Asian Tour
K‑pop duo VERNON THE 8 drops debut mini‑album ‘V8’ on June 29, backed by Pharrell Williams and a hyper‑energetic tour.
The Unyielding Power of Protest Music: Neil Young's 'Ohio' Endures
A 50-year-old protest song remains the gold standard for social commentary in music, its raw emotion and urgency still r...
Tucker Wetmore's Next Chapter: Delayed Album and Faith-Fueled Music
Country singer Tucker Wetmore opens up about his delayed album, celebrity crushes, and the role of faith in his life.
Kenny Chesney’s Hall of Fame Moment: From 90s Love Songs to Beach‑Country Empire
In October 2024, Kenny Chesney joined the Country Music Hall of Fame, a milestone that follows a career of 33 Country Ai...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Billboard Records
The single tops the Hot Country Songs chart for 27 weeks, eclipsing decades of female hits and making Langley the first ...
Geese and Oklou Dominate 2026 Libera Awards as Indie Music Flexes Its Muscle
Brooklyn rock band Geese and French experimental pop artist Oklou each won four prizes at the 15th annual Libera Awards,...
McCartney’s 22nd Top‑10 Album Extends Solo Record
Paul McCartney’s new release, McCartney III, tops the charts again, pushing his solo tally to 22 top‑10 albums and surpa...
Sturgill Simpson’s ‘Blue Skies’ Finally Streams with Three New Tracks
Country maverick Sturgill Simpson releases his ‘Blue Skies’ album on streaming services, adding three bonus songs to sup...
Niall Horan's Sonic Shift: A Cinematic Leap for the Former One Direction Star
The Irish singer-songwriter's fourth studio album, 'The Show,' marks a significant departure from his previous work, wit...