Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
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Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival Lineup Features Diverse Genres, Disco Occasionally
“Every artist involved in this year’s Meltdown festival means so much to me, both as a fan and a musician,” singer says
Listen to the Strokes’ Auto-Tuned New Song “Going Shopping”
It’s the lead single off their upcoming album Reality Awaits
Influencer collabs account for 50% of an Indian soundtrack’s promotional budget, says report
In the streaming age, the probability of a song becoming a chart hit is often directly proportional to the size of its promotional budget. According to a recent report in […] The post is from Music Ally.
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert Slated to Perform at 2026 ACM Awards
Awards show will take place in Las Vegas on May 17
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering Britain
Home Office says rapper's presence "would not be conducive to the public good" Source
Lil Tjay Arrested and Charged in Connection With Offset Casino Shooting in Florida
The Bronx rapper, who was released on Tuesday, was charged with disorderly conduct and a traffic violation
Laufey renews global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music
Raised between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Washington, D.C., Laufey learned piano and cello as a child before studying at Berklee College of Music Source
Atlantic Music Group enters ‘multi-level partnership’ with Fader Label, including 50/50 joint venture
The deal includes a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop new and established artists Source
Lady Gaga Cancels Montreal Show While Battling Respiratory Infection
The pop star called off the concert on doctor's orders, and it's unclear if she'll still be able to play her other Mayhem Ball tour dates this week
Iceage Announce New Album For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
The follow-up to 2021’s Seek Shelter arrives next month
Selling a $3B Spotify stake, Michael Ovitz as Chairman of the Board, and a $100B+ company: Welcome to Bill Ackman’s plan for Universal Music Group.
MBW founder Tim Ingham on telling details within Pershing Square's proposal for a new Universal Music Group Source
ElevenLabs launches ElevenMusic iOS app, taking on Suno and Udio on mobile
The app went live on the App Store on Wednesday (April 1), following several weeks during which it had been listed ahead of its formal release Source
M.I.A. Launches M.I.7 With New Song “Everything”
The Mata follow-up is a “gospel record rooted in prayer, the Book of Revelation, and the Ark of the Covenant,” according to a press release
Kurt Vile Announces First Album in Four Years and Massive Tour
“Chance to Bleed” leads the appropriately titled Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
Wireless Festival cancelled after government bars Ye from entering the UK
Update: Things moved fast with this story today. Festival Republic has now confirmed that the UK Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA [electronic travel authorisation], denying him entry into the UK. “As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders,” it said in a statement. “As with every […] The post is from Music Ally.
Kanye West Banned From Entering UK
The rapper’s “presence would not be conducive to the public good,” the Home Office told the BBC, amid furor over his Wireless Festival booking
TikTok’s SoundOn is using ACRCloud to crack down on music fraud
An announcement last week by TikTok’s distribution arm SoundOn sounds dry, but it’s part of the bigger debate about distributors’ role in the spread of fake or infringing music on streaming services. SoundOn is now using ACRCloud’s ‘Derivative Works Detection’ tool to identify any copyrighted tracks that people try to upload through its pipes – “even when […] The post is from Music Ally.
Enhypen star in ‘scary stories’ podcast from Hybe and Spotify
Who knew the members of K-Pop band Enhypen were vampires? At least that explains the lack of mirrors in their stage sets, their refusal to play daytime slots at festivals, and the strict ‘no garlic’ clause in their tour rider. Oh wait, they’re only pretending to be vampires for a new video podcast called ‘The […] The post is from Music Ally.
Two amicus briefs weigh in for UMG in its battle with Drake
Last week we reported on Universal Music Group’s sharp response to Drake appealing the dismissal of his ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against the major label. Now it has some backup. The Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression at Yale Law School and a group of other social scientists and legal scholars have filed amicus briefs […] The post is from Music Ally.