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RSS Jun 22, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Spotify celebrates new Istanbul office with updated Turkish language music data

We have reported before on Spotify’s complex recent history with the government in Türkiye (TL;DR: censorship ruckus, mooted competition inquiry, threats from Spotify to pull out of the country) but time, and – we presume, some long conversations behind the scenes – heals all wounds. Now, Spotify has opened a brand new office in Istanbul, complete with warm […]

RSS Jun 22, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Japan creates public performance right for recorded music

The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Japanese Copyright Act regarding music playback in public spaces. Performing artists and record companies will now be paid when their recorded music is played publicly. Previously, only songwriters and composers automatically received royalties. It also means that Japanese performers should now be paid equivalent royalties from abroad – because […]

RSS Jun 22, 2026 10:42am · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify opens Istanbul office as Turkish music tops 294 billion all-time streams on the platform

Spotify says streams of Turkish music on its platform have grown over 190% in five years Source

RSS Jun 22, 2026 9:29am · Billboard

Lewis Capaldi Says New Album Is in the Works During TRNSMT Set

Capaldi also spoke candidly about the difficult period that followed his last TRNSMT appearance in 2022.

RSS Jun 22, 2026 9:14am · Music Business WorldWide

Irving Azoff’s Music Artists Coalition among 31 groups warning against ‘misuse’ of artist and songwriter rights in AI deals

Orgs representing artists, songwriters and music managers issue open letter over AI deals Source

RSS Jun 22, 2026 6:32am · Rolling Stone Music News

Olivia Rodrigo Scores Third No. 1 Album With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’

The singer bested Drake for the highest album sales week of 2026 for a solo artist

RSS Jun 22, 2026 6:26am · Billboard

Goose Pays Tribute to Fan Who Died at MSG Concert: ‘Life Is Fragile’

Before the show, the band explained their decision to proceed with Sunday's concert, acknowledging the tragedy.

RSS Jun 22, 2026 6:00am · Musically

Open letter: Musicians ‘must not be pressured into AI deals’ by rightsholders

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: the music industry wants permission, payment and transparency from AI companies.

RSS Jun 22, 2026 6:00am · Billboard

Musicians Pen Letter, Warning About AI Music Deals: ‘Innovation Cannot Be Used to Override Artists’ Rights’

"Labels and publishers rightly argue that AI companies need permission to train on their music catalog, but will not grant artists and songwriters the same rights," a press release reads.

RSS Jun 22, 2026 4:40am · Billboard

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Takes a Tumble Into the Dublin Crowd During ‘Seek & Destroy’

Hammett later sharing a fan-captured video of the fall on his Instagram Stories, captioning it "Slip & Destroy."

RSS Jun 22, 2026 12:50am · Pitchfork News

André 3000 Releases 7 Piano Sketches Short Film

The 12-minute film was inspired by his 2025 EP and is now streaming on Mubi

RSS Jun 21, 2026 10:30pm · Billboard

Ye’s July 4 Concert Should Be Canceled, San Antonio Mayor Says

West's Fourth of July stadium show is scheduled to go on at the Alamodome downtown.

RSS Jun 21, 2026 7:43pm · Billboard

Rod Stewart Uses Oxygen Tank During Concert After Nearly Fainting Onstage

"The show must go on," the 81-year-old rocker told the Utah crowd.

RSS Jun 21, 2026 7:18pm · Rolling Stone Music News

San Antonio Mayor Calls for Cancelation of Kanye West’s July 4th Alamodome Concert

"Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodome—not ever," Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wrote