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RSS Jan 19, 2026 5:45pm · Rolling Stone Music News

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.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 5:04pm · Hypebot

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.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 4:47pm · Billboard

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.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:45pm · Hypebot

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.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:15pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:14pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:09pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:09pm · Billboard

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.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:07pm · Billboard

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.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 2:59pm · Rolling Stone Music News

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

RSS Jan 19, 2026 2:13pm · Hypebot

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.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 2:03pm · 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.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:45pm · Musically

Amazon Music, Spotify and Shazam’s picks of the Indian artists to watch in 2026

A handful of Indian acts appear on international DSPs’ picks of the artists to watch in 2026. Three are on Amazon Music’s list of “emerging artists it expects to make […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

TikTok is now in the micro-dramas game with PineDrama app

We’ve been following the emergence of ‘micro-dramas’ – soapy TV shows made for viewing in one-minute episodes on mobile phones. But it seems TikTok has also taken notice of this latest online-video trend.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

ChatGPT to get its first adverts: could artists benefit?

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is already a rival to Google for people’s searches. Now it’s parking its tanks on the internet giant’s advertising lawn too. “In the coming weeks, we’re also planning to start testing ads in the U.S.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Bruno Mars dropped in to Roblox hit game Steal A Brainrot

Absolutely every marketing lever is going to be pulled in service of the new Bruno Mars album, and one of them is marked ‘Roblox’. A virtual version of Mars appeared on the platform this weekend performing his new single ‘I Just Might’.…

RSS Jan 19, 2026 3:20am · Pitchfork News

Bruce Springsteen Denounces ICE, Dedicates Song to Renee Good

“As the mayor of that city has said, ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis,” he added

RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:29am · Payusnomind

ChatGPT Ads Are Coming, and They’ll Change Targeting Forever

Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT ChatGPT has announced a new tier called Go. In the list of features, you’ll notice something odd: a tiny disclaimer that reads “This plan may include ads” with a link to learn more.…

RSS Jan 18, 2026 11:32pm · Pitchfork News

Watch John Mayer Pay Tribute to Bob Weir With “Ripple” Cover

“We were unlikely partners, and that was part of our magic,” he said during his eulogy for the late Grateful Dead co-founder

RSS Jan 18, 2026 10:10pm · Rolling Stone Music News

One More Saturday Night: Bobby Weir Remembered at San Francisco ‘Homecoming’

A first-generation Rolling Stone writer went back to where it all started