From Rod Stewart to Rob Stringer, Davis' fellow executives, artists and admirers offer heartfelt remembrances in the wake of his passing.
And how is it that the band didn't land a Grammy nomination until the late 1970s?
Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, up from $16.99, and a student plan costs $6.99 per month, up from $5.99.
Apple is hiking the prices of Apple Music subscription plans — the tech giant’s first rate increases for the service since the fall of 2022, citing higher music licensing costs. The new pricing is effective in many of the markets worldwide where Apple Music is available, including the U.S.
This is partner content. In conversation with Billboard and BetterHelp, rapper Cordae and New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones come together for an honest conversation about the mental side of high performance.
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"Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean is the first single to log 17 weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. without making the top 40 on the Hot 100.
The festivities will come one year after the late rocker's passing.
And what to expect in Firefox 153 as the next ESR release gets close
The superstar is celebrating her seminal album with an extended version, including rare demos, and remixes
The things we do for love.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour is currently in the midst of a five-show run in Brooklyn.
Ganbarg, who worked with Davis at Arista Records and later J/RCA, offers a window into Davis' legendary A&R meetings.
The group earned its first U.K. chart-topping record in 1964.
22H2 has until 2028, or there's always Windows 11
Amazon asks users not to panic as it works to fix the bug
Turns out decades-old email tricks still work against some LLM-powered email filters
"As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today," the company said. Source
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
BMG has announced its acquisition of the remaining interests in the songwriting works of the publishing catalogs of John Lee Hooker, Hal David, and ARC Music — three major archives that it is no understatement to say helped shape American popular music.
Comedian and singer Kyle Gordon’s third album, “Kyle Gordon Is Everywhere,” will feature narration by Daniel Radcliffe. The album, which is set to be released Oct. 2, will feature Radcliffe performing a David Attenborough-esque narration during the album’s interludes. The album’s first single, “Mr.
The two sides filed joint stipulations of dismissal in two US federal courts on Thursday (July 16). Source
Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright ruling or certify it for appeal to the Ninth Circuit — The motion comes in response to a July 1 ruling denying defendants’ motion for summary judgment on claims that over 150 artists infringed on works in which foundational reggaeton...
More a rewrite really, and of a very early version: Linux 0.11 – in Rust
Song will appear on Killers frontman’s upcoming solo album, Thrasher
Retirement of PowerShell -Credential parameter pushed back to the end of 2026
You can't claim to be a passive host after vetting a creator's channel, Google warned
Social-media platform Triller has faced various lawsuits from music rightsholders over royalty payments in recent years. Merlin is another of the litigants, and now it has won a default judgement in its case.
Reservoir Media is the latest music company eyeing growth in Latin music through partnerships and acquisitions. In this case the latter: it is buying independent label Nacional Records, including the company’s publishing arm Canciones Nacionales.
GoDigital Music-owned Cinq Music wants to help more African artists break worldwide – and it’s working with Afrobeats artist and label boss D’Banj to do it.
UK independent-labels body AIM is preparing for its annual awards in September, with a raft of nominees announced this week for the respected event.
Last month we wrote about fan-data firm Laylo’s new AI Ticket Sales Agent, which automated the process of reconnecting with fans who’d RSVP’d or clicked on a link.
Clearly relishing her freedom as an independent artist, Lorde has been speaking out about technology issues lately: witness her well-timed takedown of Meta’s AI glasses at a recent festival – which was sponsored by its smart-specs partner Ray-Ban..
The list of regulators’ child-safety investigations into TikTok has lengthened again. This time it’s the UK’s communications and media watchdog Ofcom holding the app to account.
The following MBW op/ed comes from Scott Cohen Source
Avery Cochrane is an emerging pop artist from Seattle (based in L.A), who has been releasing music since 2021. She’s been signed to Sonderview/S-Curve Records for about a year, with her first single released on the label being ‘Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night’.
Command injection vulns land on exploited list after researchers spot abuse attempts
The states want to examine both whether the settlement does enough to restore competition and how it was negotiated. Source
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Tommy Jinho Yoon, founder and CEO of Asia-focused music promoter International Creative Agency (ICA). Source
Engine replacement needed after launchpad abort
Keywords have always been the way for users to find content on YouTube – but that’s about to change. According to Digital Trends, YouTube has started rolling out a new AI-powered search experience for users in the US where they can use conversational prompts to ask YouTube for videos.
Norwegian World Cup star Erling Haaland is dominating Norway’s Spotify charts: thanks to a decade-old teenage rap track. Following Norway’s historic World Cup 2026 quarter-final run, the Manchester City striker unexpectedly secured the country’s No.
The major platforms have been coming under fire for the implementation of new AI features – with user backlash forcing Meta to remove an Instagram update that allows users to generate images of public profiles without the consent of profile owners.
Tiffany Young, the Los Angeles-born K-pop veteran who rose to prominence as a member of Girls’ Generation, will release her debut solo studio album, “Edge of Calm,” on Aug. 20 through Pacific Music Group and its flagship label, Pacific Records, alongside an eight-city Asia tour launching Sept.
Brussels may spend billions on semiconductor fabs, but tech sovereignty remains firmly in American and Chinese hands
No use crying over spilled milk when US plants can't bottle it in the first place
A specific multi-touch gesture bypasses an authentication prompt, allowing anyone to send messages
Warner Music Group has renewed its licensing agreement with China’s NetEase Cloud Music. The multi-year extension covers distribution of Warner‘s recorded music and publishing catalog across the streaming platform.
Moreira joins with more than 16 years of experience in the music industry, including roles at Sony Music and Warner Music in Brazil and internationally. Source
Continuity support required after £336 million replacement deal delayed by more than a year
Last month we reported on the upcoming launch of Lume – a startup helping artists to sell albums to their core fans.
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The rapper debuted the song last month at the Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show in Paris
Berlin-based Refuge Worldwide and fairtrade tea brand ChariTea have announced an upcoming event called Groove For Good.
The singer also discussed her new album, Daughter From Hell, on the late-night show
We're not Li-ion, user thought mobile phone batteries died every few days
Telstra skipped a patch, didn’t record changes, had no idea it was an accident waiting to happen
Composer Ludwig Göransson has reunited with Christopher Nolan to score “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and guitar-based orchestrations.
The song features on the band’s massive hit album, Arirang
The singer-songwriter’s third studio album is here, featuring hit singles “Hit the Wall” and “Look at My Life”
Adapting existing local LLM project for security and sovereignty purposes and hopes to one day match Mythos
The famed photographer is suing the media outlet for up to $150,000 per “unauthorized” use
War and Treaty, John Mellencamp, and Mavis Staples were also among the growing list of artists either cancelling or postponing shows as the air quality hits dangerous levels
Two US lawmakers push tighter curbs on chipmakers from the Middle Kingdom
The Grammy-winning artist slammed the streaming behemoth over its “About the Song” feature and accused it of sharing inaccurate information
Data purges deemed an example of 'misaligned behavior' that upstart is working to avoid
Are the heartbeat of America. This is why we triumph. People come up with concepts, products, they innovate… Never underestimate execution. Ideas are nothing without execution. But the idea comes first. The problem is America does its best to squeeze out the creativity of its populace.
Extinction Rebellion claims responsibility for chemical-filled balloon attack targeting concrete and steel
Today, we have released MusicBrainz Picard 3 beta 7. This new versions brings several fixes over the last beta 5 (yes, we have skipped a beta number again), but also improvements and some new features.
And this is anathema to those locked into the limited product old school paradigm. Let’s see… It’s Saturday night and you want to go to a movie. You check what’s available… People doing this were addicted to the movies, not any movie in particular, and the studios lost their trust, by playing to an...
“Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates on U.S. Tour in Favor of Theater and Amphitheater Shows”: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/lily-allen-drops-arena-dates-tour-theaters-1236810991/ Just how many Lily Allen fans are there anyway? What Lily Allen does best is publicity.
Following similar legislature in his native Vermont, singer-songwriter supports “The Great Divide Act” combating speculative tickets, resale fees, and more
CD sales are apparently going up, reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16.3 million CDs were sold in the first half of 2026 in the US, a 16 percent increase year-over-year.
Whatever its other breezy benefits might be, Santa Monica has not been much of a music destination since the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium stopped hosting concerts and especially since the beachside city’s famous Twilight Series on the pier came to an end a dozen years ago.
Apple TV’s “Acapulco” led all series as the Imagen Foundation announced nominations for the 41st Annual Imagen Awards on Thursday. “Acapulco” scored 13 nods in the competition, which recognizes Latino talent and creative work across film, television, documentaries, digital media and music.
The story of digital music has been one of expanding choice. Streaming's initial proposition was for the crate-diggers – a way of bringing the passion of music discovery into the digital age. However, the number of passive listeners on DSPs quickly outnumbered dedicated fans and the model...
When Intocable lead singer and founding member Ricky Muñoz was growing up in Zapata, Texas, his grandfather sold a cow to buy him an accordion. Muñoz’s grandfather never got to see his grandson onstage, let alone witness the rise of Intocable as one of the most inspired and commercially successful...
Last year, I helped sync an Arabic track called ‘Fa9la’ by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi into a Bollywood film called Dhurandhar. The post is from Music Ally.
The past year has minted a pair of new superstars as Ella Langley and Olivia Dean dominate the 2026 top songs chart from Luminate, Variety and Billboard’s official data partner, amid global trends that sees global streaming climb 10% and Spanish-language music soar to 1 in 10 U.S.
The code was obtained by a hacker who breached Suno and shared it with 404 Media. Source
Bad Bunny and his label, Rimas Entertainment, have asked a US federal judge to reconsider a ruling Source
There’s been a gradual increase in the number of music conferences in India over the last few years, including Soundboard. The post is from Music Ally.
Music industry professionals still betting on major labels to develop artists should know the system has structurally exited that business. On this week’s podcast episode, I break down the data showing UMG and WMG now redirect spending toward catalog acquisitions rather than new careers. . . . . .
It’s a big week for first looks on Spotify. On Wednesday, fans of Jelly Roll were able to watch the artist’s new video for “Hands Up” first on Spotify for 48 hours.
R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence, according to court records made public this week by the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
So when is fair use actually just stealing? | Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Suno data obtained in a hacking incident has exposed that the AI music generator was trained by scraping millions of songs and lyrics from online audio platforms, including YouTube Music, Deezer, and...
Soho theatre, London Josh Radnor is a music executive whose life is upended by his wayward brother, in a play about masculinity, creativity, appropriation and trauma On paper, writer Jonathan Caren’s Hit Machine has all the makings of a chart-topping smash.
At Spotify, we want to create an experience that makes time spent with us feel personal and fun for users of all ages. That’s why we’re excited to announce that managed accounts are expanding again to now allow families on any plan—free or Premium—in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, and...
Album marketing rollouts are moving to centre stage as a growing number of artists and labels incorporate interactive experiences into their digital album promotions. For example, with Olivia Rodrigo’s recent release you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love , TikTok launched an in-app experience...
The growing national opposition to hyperscale AI data centers encompasses various groups united by concerns over local control, transparency, and the impact on resources, leading to significant political mobilization.
Adam Friedland will gladly admit that he doesn’t quite have the résumé of your typical sports commentator. Or, as he puts it, “I have absolutely no qualifications whatsoever.” But as fans of the host of The Adam Friedland Show know, the comedian is a longtime sports fan, and well-versed in the...
This is what the “Talk to Spotify” chatbox (left) looks like on the homepage. | Image: Spotify Spotify is experimenting with a new AI feature that allows Premium subscribers to play and explore music, audiobooks, and podcasts by having conversations with a chatbot.
Listen closely: In community halls, youth clubs, and local studios across the U.K., the future of music is taking shape. These are the spaces where young creators find their voice, hone their craft, and build the foundation for a life of creativity.
Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered conversational feature that lets Premium subscribers chat with the app to discover music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.
Spotify has always been built around your taste. Now, we’re making it easier to shape what you hear, understand what’s playing, and explore your listening—just by asking. Eligible Premium users will see new ways to talk to Spotify across Home and the Now Playing view on mobile.
The Copyright Royalty Judges have initiated a public comment period for the proposed Phonorecords V settlement, due August 10, 2026, extending existing regulations in a new freeze.
The primary objective of fair use is not to confer a private benefit on those who copy the works of others, but to promote the progress of science and useful arts.1Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., 510 U.S.
Lorde performing at the 2026 Governors Ball. | Photo: Siegfried Anthony/Billboard via Getty Images Lorde was performing at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid on Thursday and took some time during her set to speak out against AI glasses.
Matmos are an incredibly accomplished duo between their own solo records like the masterpiece A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure and production classic Björk records like Vespertine. But Drew Daniel, one half of Matmos, is fiendishly prolific.
More mint green synths, please. | Image: Nopia After setting the music gear corner of the internet on fire back in 2023 with the first glimpse at the Nopia, creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal are almost ready to bring it to market.
If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for shepherding the pioneering digital audio workstation (DAW) through the modern age.