YouTube Music copies controversial Spotify AI feature

Like it or not, AI appears here to stay, and it's finding its way to your favorite music streaming apps. Spotify debuted an AI DJ back in 2023, and now YouTube Music is jumping on the bandwagon. This DJ emulates the feel of listening to a radio...

Music icon Gloria Estefan honored with street renaming in Miami Beach

Music icon Gloria Estefan was honored at a street renaming ceremony on Miami Beach on Monday. A stretch of 13th Street was renamed Gloria Estefan Way to pay tribute to the eight-time Grammy winner. Estefan was accompanied by her husband and music...

Symphony Band holds Masterworks performance

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The Symphony Band filled Claudia Crosby Theater with music as the ensemble performed their latest concert. Hours of practice, both in full rehearsals and in sectionals, came together on stage. For the musicians, it was...

Musicians Workshop Program to Discuss How College Radio Is Crucial to the Local Music Scene

Cleveland Rocks: Past Present Future, the nonprofit founded by Beachland Ballroom co-owner Cindy Barber to provide services and education to help musicians and bands advance their career, has been hosting a series of Monday night Musicians...

Music and movement therapy in Baton Rouge combats rising senior suicide rates

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As a recent Harvard study reveals that adults aged 75 or older have the highest suicide rate of any group at 20 per 100,000, music therapy programs at local senior living homes are working to combat loneliness and...

Music producer Maselo launches anti-drug campaign to inspire Zimbabwean youth

HARARE - Renowned music producer Tapiwa "Maselo PaBit" Jera has launched a passionate campaign against drug abuse, pledging to use his influence to steer Zimbabwean youth away from substance dependency and toward positive life choices. Maselo,...

Music tour brings energy and excitement to school

By contributor Giles Evans A huge thanks to Wrexham Music Co-operative for another fun and talent filled performance for our new Year 7 pupils and the GCSE students. Make Some Noise TourThere were special guest appearances from Minions, Sully from...

Grammy winner Legend tells Trump how to earn Nobel Peace Prize

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Grammy award winning artist John Legend said that President Donald Trump needs to drop his "authoritarian dictator s*** and "all the fascist s***" if he expects to win the Nobel Peace Prize next year. Dressed in a robe, Legend...

Musical anatomy of a spin class

At Charlottesville’s beloved cycling studio, Pūrvelo, they aim to cultivate a positive and energetic environment for riders of all experiences. A large part of building that excitement during class are the instructors’ curated playlists. From...

Musician-Loved Artist Takashi Murakami Just Collabed With Casetify – Here’s Where to Snag the Colorful Collection

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Grammy-winning R&B singer’s pop-up concert at Piedmont Park reportedly shut down by Atlanta police

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar called on fans to show up Monday afternoon at Piedmont Park for a free pop-up concert. Hundreds showed up to the Meadow, however, it was reportedly shut down after just a...

Music is making a comeback on vinyl and cassette. There's a growing market for movies on DVDs, too

The resurgence of vinyl, cassettes and even Walkmans has been a cultural surprise for some and a staple at certain big box stores. But what about movies in physical media, like DVDs and Blu-ray? It turns out, there’s a growing market for that,...

Music notes: Katy Perry, Sam Smith and more

It would appear Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are an item. The two were spotted embracing and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara as seen in new photos. They were first rumored to be dating after they...

Spotify Wrapped 2025: When does the tracking period end?

A staple since 2016, the marketing campaign allows listeners to discover and share the ins and outs of their listening habits, including their top five artists, songs, the number of minutes they’ve listened to and, as of last year, the city...

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Hip-hop pioneers take the stage for legendary SUNY Old Westbury homecoming

Hip-hop legends took the stage to celebrate SUNY Old Westbury’s 16th anniversary. Courtesy SUNY Old Westbury To commemorate the university’s sixteenth anniversary, SUNY Old Westbury partnered with the Hip Hop Alliance to produce an unforgettable...

Musical of Musicals crew ready to do it again

Line-up in the 2013 production of Musical of Musicals, Hannah Ley far right. After sell-out seasons in 2009 and 2013, Everyman Theatre is remounting its Broadway parody The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell....

80s music legend declares final tour — details

An 80s music legend is saying goodbye to the stage in 2026. Rockstar Lou Gramm is hanging up his guitar after thriving for over five decades in the entertainment industry. The 75-year-old who was the former frontman of Foreigner will call it quits...

Nmixx releases 'Blue Valentine' album, music video

Oct. 13 (UPI) -- K-pop girl group Nmixx dropped their debut full-length album, Blue Valentine, on Monday. They also released a music video for the title track. The video for "Blue Valentine" features group members Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae,...

Taylor Swift Earns 15th No. 1 Album With The Life of a Showgirl

As expected, Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl has broken records on its way to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Swift’s 15th LP debuted with 4.002 million equivalent album units (including pure album sales and streaming...