Pitchfork Festival London 2026 Announces Lineup
Featuring Los Thuthanaka, the Avalanches, Noname, Ear, Ana Roxanne, Bill Orcutt, and many more
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Charli XCX Invites You to the Music, Fashion, Film Tour
Underscores supports the North American run
‘Landmark’ declaration signed at CISAC General Assembly calling for ‘protection of human creativity’ in the AI era
The Paris Commitment urges governments, tech firms and cultural industries to ensure human creators remain protected and fairly remunerated in the AI era. Source
American Federation of Musicians sues majors over AI deals
US-based musicians’ union the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has launched a lawsuit against UMG and WMG over their AI deals.
‘The Indigenous Setlist’ Podcast Will Spotlight Thriving Native and Indigenous Music Scene
The podcast starring modern Native and Indigenous artists including The Halluci Nation, THRONE, Raye Zaragoza, Shawnee Kish, Aysanabee, Fawn Wood, and more premieres June 22
Universal Music eyes €1 billion bond sale, Bloomberg reports
News follows UMG's recent rejection of a $64 billion takeover bid from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Source
Spotify seeking rights to show live video of music festivals (report)
Spotify has already begun adding footage from live events, including a Dua Lipa show in Mexico City, Bloomberg reported. Source
Abbey Road REDD showcases music-tech startups at SXSW London
Last week, Abbey Road REDD Labs presented its latest showcase of music-tech startups at SXSW London, in a ‘Studio Four’ event.
Roundhouse marks 20 years and £50m of investment in young people
London’s Roundhouse venue in Camden is well known for its concerts, but its work as a youth-arts charity is just as key of its business.
Suno asks court to block UMG and Sony from expanding copyright lawsuit to over 61,000 recordings
Suno argued that granting the labels' request would deny the company a timely ruling on whether training its AI model on copyrighted music is fair use. Source
Despite dying 30 years ago, Tupac Shakur is acting in a new game
Acting in games – voice but also motion-capture and likeness – is a growing opportunity for actors. Tupac Shakur included, despite being dead.
Merlin and Jamen Capital are buying Curve Royalty Systems from UMG
Universal Music Group agreed to divest (sell) Downtown Music subsidiary Curve Royalty Systems. Now we know the buyers.
SonoSuite and Feature·fm team up in marketing-automation deal
Two of the companies working on the infrastructure of digital music-marketing have announced a partnership: Feature·fm and SonoSuite.
Music industry mourns passing of MOBOs founder Kanya King CBE
The British music industry is mourning one of its most important pillars. Kanya King CBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO awards, died last week.
Bob Dylan Plays ‘You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’ for First Time in 14 Years
Dylan opened the show with the 1967 song, last played live in 2012, with guitarists Doug Lancio and Bob Britt providing light backing vocals.
Watch Megan Thee Stallion, P!NK, Neil Patrick Harris Perform ‘Lady Marmalade’ at Tonys
The reworked Moulin Rouge musical number also featured Lea Michele, Dylan Mulvaney, June Squibb, and Shoshana Bean
2026 Tony Awards: 10 Things You Didn’t See on TV
John Lithgow's quip, Lynn Ahrens' cut-off speech, Alden Ehrenreich's audacious ideas for theater's future and more.
A$AP Rocky Raises a Riot to Close Out Gov Ball 2026: ‘I Came to Get Disrespectful’
Harlem's very own also brought out Tokischa for the festival's big finale. Get all the details.
Niall Horan Hints at Australian Return as New Album ‘Dinner Party’ Arrives
An Australian tour would mark Horan's first performances in the country since his 2024 run.
Morgan Wallen Appears to Grab Phone and Toss It During Pittsburgh Concert
The phone-throwing came at the end of a turbulent week on the road for the I'm the Problem tour.