New Sphere Planned for Washington, D.C., Marking Venue’s Second U.S. Location
A scaled-down version of Las Vegas’ orb-shaped facility is coming to National Harbor in Maryland.
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Jacob Alon Crowned 2026 BRITs’ Critics’ Choice Winner
Elton John heaped praise on Alon saying that that they were “destined for big things.”
Songs in the Key of Change: a Martin Luther King Jr. Playlist
Today, January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From the team here at Hypebot, we're sharing a playlist of tracks that were inspired by or speak to the musical legacy of Dr. King's historic influence on the Civil Rights Movement.…
Bruno Crolot exits role as President, Label & Artist Solutions at Believe
MBW first reported last summer that Crolot was leaving his previous position as Spotify’s Senior Director, Head of International Music, for a role at Believe Source
Sphere Entertainment reveals first ‘mini Sphere’ location in US
The company has confirmed plans to develop a 6,000-capacity 'mini Sphere' at National Harbor in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area Source
Harri Davies joins The Other Songs as Head of A&R
Davies arrives following senior A&R role at RCA Records UK Source
Poison’s 40th Anniversary Tour Is Off Because They Can’t Agree on the Money Split
"We had a great offer, I thought," Poison drummer Rikki Rockett said. "Bret [Michaels] wanted the lion’s share of the money, like $6 to every one of our dollars"
Peso Pluma Announces 2026 Dinastía Tour: Here are the Dates
The 30-date U.S. trek is in support of his new collaborative album with Tito Double P.
Inside the Sound: BUNT. and Sonos reimagine “Clouds”
Some songs change your life. Most of the time, it happens unexpectedly.  In BUNT.’s case, it happened on a very crowded train.…
Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal Ruling
In a decision that could reshape how recorded music is valued on airwaves, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia has set a new royalty rate for the broadcast of sound recordings by commercial radio stations.…
2026 College Football National Championship Game: How to Watch Indiana vs. Miami Online for Free
The CFP National Championship game kicks off today (Jan. 19) at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage?
Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD dissects some advice from a piano teacher on how not to overthink small details during live performance play. The post Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage? appeared first on Hypebot.
Jerome Porritt named Head of A&R at RCA Records UK
Porritt, who brings over a decade of experience in A&R, was most recently Head of A&R at Warner Records and Parlophone UK Source
AI-created track blocked from Sweden’s Official Charts after racking up millions of streams on Spotify
The AI artist behind the track has gained over 935,800 monthly listeners on Spotify. Source
Tiny Vinyl has released collectible records by Chappell Roan, Rihanna, KATSEYE, and more superstars. Now its expanding into Europe.
Tiny Vinyl's collectible four-inch records can play up to 4 minutes of music per side Source
Was 2025 Tyler, The Creator’s Greatest Pop Star Year Yet?
This Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode looks at our staff's pick for the No. 10 Greatest Pop Star of 2025, with help from Billboard's Kyle Denis.
Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2025: No. 10 — Tyler, The Creator
Coming off a triumphant end to his 2024, Tyler springboarded to even greater heights in 2025 — taking him to a new peak of cultural centrality, 15 years after his initial breakthrough.
Take That Unearths Archival Footage of Boy Band Pandemonium in Docuseries Trailer
The three-part series, premiering January 27 on Netflix, follows Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams and Jason Orange
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Luminate 2025 Data, Music Authorship, Streaming, More.
Episode 285 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Luminate 2025 Data, Music Authorship, Streaming, More. appeared first on Hypebot.
🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One
You've been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it's time to really focus on creating something memorable.…