https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comWed, 28 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0100 Easol, the self-described “all-in-one platform for managing your entire experience business,” has launched a new agentic product and formally announced a $30 million raise.
The “all-in-one SaaS platform” debuted Teammates and unveiled the $30 million Series A extension today. Beginning on the funding side, Easol pointed to $20 million in equity capital from Y Combinator, Spotify stakeholder Tiger Global, Foundation Capital, Notion Capital, and Fever investors]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-powered-experience-management-platform-easol-announces-30-million-raise-debuts-agentic-product-teammates/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-powered-experience-management-platform-easol-announces-30-million-raise-debuts-agentic-product-teammates/ StubHub, TicketSwap,Viagogo, BuyTicket, and FunBuyNet have all been ordered to be investigated by the government for allegedly failing to minimize risk for consumers. The K-pop band is bringing their record-breaking ARIRANG World Tour to the Estádio do MorumBIS for three nights on October 28th, 30th, and 31st, with an expected attenda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brazilian-government-orders-stubhub-and-four-other-resale-sites-to-suspend-operations-ahead-of-bts-shows/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brazilian-government-orders-stubhub-and-four-other-resale-sites-to-suspend-operations-ahead-of-bts-shows/ Peermusic acquires Australian music publisher 120 Publishing, appointing Karen Hamilton as Managing Director, Peermusic Australasia.
Peermusic, the world’s largest independent music publishing and neighboring rights company with 39 offices across 33 countries and over 200 employees worldwide, has announced t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/peermusic-acquires-120-publishing-appointing-karen-hamilton-as-managing-director-for-peermusic-australasia/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/peermusic-acquires-120-publishing-appointing-karen-hamilton-as-managing-director-for-peermusic-australasia/ Suno is doubling down on its Apple subpoena push, arguing that the sought information – about Apple Music’s major label licensing talks, “anti-AI deal terms,” and more – is central to its fair use and copyright misuse arguments.The AI music platform took aim at Apple’s motion to quash in a 24-page opposition filing yesterday. As we broke down earlier this week, the clash represents one of multiple subpoena disputes stemming from the high-stakes UMG v. Suno]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-fires-back-against-apples-subpoena-opposition-doubling-down-on-its-push-for-information-about-current-license-negotiations-anti-ai-deal-terms-and-more/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-fires-back-against-apples-subpoena-opposition-doubling-down-on-its-push-for-information-about-current-license-negotiations-anti-ai-deal-terms-and-more/ Garth Brooks pulled the pre-sale for an extra performance in Kansas City, and now the affected Saturday matinee has been canceled altogether due to bot activity.
After Garth Brooks added more performances to his Kansas City tour schedule, the pre-sale for one of those shows was pulled after just 30 minutes due to rampant bot activity. Now, the Saturday matinee has been canceled altogether.
“Because of social media posts and our history with Kansas City, I f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-flat-out-cancels-a-show-after-rampant-bot-activity-prevents-fans-from-securing-tickets/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-flat-out-cancels-a-show-after-rampant-bot-activity-prevents-fans-from-securing-tickets/ Garth Brooks pulled the pre-sale for an extra performance in Kansas City, and now the affected Saturday matinee has been canceled altogether due to bot activity.
After Garth Brooks added more performances to his Kansas City tour schedule, the pre-sale for one of those shows was pulled after just 30 minutes due to rampant bot activity. Now, the Saturday matinee has been canceled altogether.
“Because of social media posts and our history with Kansas City, I f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-cancels-show-after-rampant-bot-activity-prevents-fans-from-securing-tickets/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-cancels-show-after-rampant-bot-activity-prevents-fans-from-securing-tickets/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beach-boys-canceled-another-show-a-john-stamos-spinoff-group-is-taking-their-spot/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beach-boys-canceled-another-show-a-john-stamos-spinoff-group-is-taking-their-spot/ Sam Fender postpones a pre-sale for three shows in his upcoming tour in the face of a “sophisticated bot attack.”
On Wednesday, Sam Fender took to Instagram to tell fans he had pulled the pre-sale for three of his upcoming shows, moving it to Thursday, October 29, “to ensure real fans get the tickets.” The reason? A “sophisticated bot attack,” making Fender the latest artist to scramble to reschedule a pre-sale.
“Being told by the pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bot-swarm-brings-down-another-one-sam-fender-forced-to-scramble-after-pre-sale-hit-with-sophisticated-bot-attack/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bot-swarm-brings-down-another-one-sam-fender-forced-to-scramble-after-pre-sale-hit-with-sophisticated-bot-attack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/therapy-helped-jim-james-so-much-he-wrote-a-book-about-his-breakthroughs/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/therapy-helped-jim-james-so-much-he-wrote-a-book-about-his-breakthroughs/ Suno is doubling down on its Apple subpoena push, arguing that the sought information – about Apple Music’s major label licensing talks, “anti-AI deal terms,” and more – is central to its fair use and copyright misuse arguments.The AI music platform took aim at Apple’s motion to quash in a 24-page opposition filing yesterday. As we broke down earlier this week, the clash represents one of multiple subpoena disputes stemming from the high-stakes UMG v. Suno]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-fires-back-against-apples-subpoena-opposition-doubling-down-on-its-push-for-information-about-current-license-negotiations-anti-ai-deal-terms-therein-and-more/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-fires-back-against-apples-subpoena-opposition-doubling-down-on-its-push-for-information-about-current-license-negotiations-anti-ai-deal-terms-therein-and-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bono-admits-u2s-songs-of-innocence-itunes-album-giveaway-went-too-far/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bono-admits-u2s-songs-of-innocence-itunes-album-giveaway-went-too-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-doesnt-let-oklahoma-forget-where-he-came-from-in-rowdy-homecoming/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-doesnt-let-oklahoma-forget-where-he-came-from-in-rowdy-homecoming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-postpones-tour-pre-sale-over-sophisticated-bot-attack/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-postpones-tour-pre-sale-over-sophisticated-bot-attack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/guided-by-voices-welcome-2027-by-announcing-speculation-and-gossip/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/guided-by-voices-welcome-2027-by-announcing-speculation-and-gossip/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbournes-last-black-sabbath-concert-will-be-available-on-vinyl/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbournes-last-black-sabbath-concert-will-be-available-on-vinyl/ Since the drummers’ passing, the frontman has often spoken out about the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-on-poaching-taylor-hawkins-from-alanis-morissette-and-the-moment-they-became-best-friends-for-the-rest-of-our-lives/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-on-poaching-taylor-hawkins-from-alanis-morissette-and-the-moment-they-became-best-friends-for-the-rest-of-our-lives/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbourne-and-black-sabbaths-back-to-the-beginning-soundtrack-and-film-set-for-release/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbourne-and-black-sabbaths-back-to-the-beginning-soundtrack-and-film-set-for-release/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bob-dylan-played-not-dark-yet-for-first-time-in-seven-years-and-totally-reimagined-it/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bob-dylan-played-not-dark-yet-for-first-time-in-seven-years-and-totally-reimagined-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/foo-fighters-go-back-to-the-start-on-kimmel-with-this-is-a-call/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/foo-fighters-go-back-to-the-start-on-kimmel-with-this-is-a-call/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/vince-staples-hip-hop-doesnt-really-have-any-rules/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/vince-staples-hip-hop-doesnt-really-have-any-rules/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-kiwanuka-explores-the-playful-spirit-that-inspired-his-album-fudge-in-new-short-film/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-kiwanuka-explores-the-playful-spirit-that-inspired-his-album-fudge-in-new-short-film/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/historic-brian-jones-letter-inviting-charlie-watts-to-join-rolling-stones-in-1962-surfaces/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/historic-brian-jones-letter-inviting-charlie-watts-to-join-rolling-stones-in-1962-surfaces/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cliff-richard-doesnt-know-what-gta-6-is-despite-devil-woman-sync-resurgence/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cliff-richard-doesnt-know-what-gta-6-is-despite-devil-woman-sync-resurgence/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-whos-pete-townshend-never-really-got-into-led-zeppelin-says-he-felt-they-were-trying-to-pinch-our-audience/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-whos-pete-townshend-never-really-got-into-led-zeppelin-says-he-felt-they-were-trying-to-pinch-our-audience/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-announce-surprise-intimate-london-gig-for-the-bbc/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-announce-surprise-intimate-london-gig-for-the-bbc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-reveals-daughter-violets-blunt-way-of-describing-his-singing-style/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-reveals-daughter-violets-blunt-way-of-describing-his-singing-style/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-blames-russian-bots-for-backlash-over-his-ukraine-anthem-same-here/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-blames-russian-bots-for-backlash-over-his-ukraine-anthem-same-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robert-del-naja-releases-life-support-film-soundtrack-with-kneecap-paul-weller-david-holmes-yasmine-hamdan-and-more-to-benefit-health-workers-4-palestine/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robert-del-naja-releases-life-support-film-soundtrack-with-kneecap-paul-weller-david-holmes-yasmine-hamdan-and-more-to-benefit-health-workers-4-palestine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/everything-but-the-girl-tell-us-about-reflective-new-album-blue-reservoir-inspired-by-the-magic-of-moth-club/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/everything-but-the-girl-tell-us-about-reflective-new-album-blue-reservoir-inspired-by-the-magic-of-moth-club/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kim-kardashian-reveals-big-burden-of-co-parenting-with-kanye-west/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kim-kardashian-reveals-big-burden-of-co-parenting-with-kanye-west/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-to-ed-sheeran-we-all-live-in-a-world-where-billionaires-are-constantly-telling-us-what-to-do-so-stand-the-fuck-up/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-to-ed-sheeran-we-all-live-in-a-world-where-billionaires-are-constantly-telling-us-what-to-do-so-stand-the-fuck-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-reach-agreement-with-dallas-cowboy-cheerleaders-after-legal-threat/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-reach-agreement-with-dallas-cowboy-cheerleaders-after-legal-threat/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-epic-reunion-with-couple-who-got-engaged-at-one-of-his-concerts/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-epic-reunion-with-couple-who-got-engaged-at-one-of-his-concerts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-chvrches-tender-single-overthinker/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-chvrches-tender-single-overthinker/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/melanie-c-has-made-peace-with-always-being-a-spice-girl/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/melanie-c-has-made-peace-with-always-being-a-spice-girl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-recalls-feeling-embarrassed-by-retail-job/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-recalls-feeling-embarrassed-by-retail-job/ What Artists Should Be Doing When the World Thinks Nothing Is Happening.
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass
Somewhere along the way, the music business decided that if you’re not constantly releasing, performing, posting, promoting, or announcing something, you must not be doing anything important.
What a silly notion.
We’ve created an industry where (constant) visibility is confused with su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/so-busy-with-the-quiet-time/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/so-busy-with-the-quiet-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-casts-couple-who-got-engaged-at-his-show-in-music-video/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-casts-couple-who-got-engaged-at-his-show-in-music-video/ PRS for Music partners with Soundtrack, the music streaming service for businesses, to improve distribution of public performance royalties.
PRS for Music is expanding its use of music usage data to improve the accuracy of royalties paid to songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their music is played in businesses across the UK. To that end, its new partnership with Soundtrack will provide the next generation of usage data, detailing what music]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/prs-continues-the-shift-away-from-public-performance-proxy-data-with-soundtrack-tie-up/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/prs-continues-the-shift-away-from-public-performance-proxy-data-with-soundtrack-tie-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-and-j-cole-petition-for-release-of-lil-durk-on-bail/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-and-j-cole-petition-for-release-of-lil-durk-on-bail/ Deezer (Euronext: DEEZR) has reported nearly 2% revenue growth for Q3 2026, when its total subscribers and international revenue slipped due to a partnerships-side contraction.The Paris-headquartered DSP disclosed its third-quarter showing today, pointing first to €133.8 million (currently $148.9 million) in across-the-board revenue, up 1.8% from the same stretch in 2025.
Therein, direct revenue came in at $104.7 million/€94.1 million (up 7% year over year), with $37.2 m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deezer-posts-2-q3-2026-revenue-growth-ups-its-full-year-forecast-as-direct-subscribers-approach-six-million/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deezer-posts-2-q3-2026-revenue-growth-ups-its-full-year-forecast-as-direct-subscribers-approach-six-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-and-j-cole-back-lil-durks-latest-bid-for-release-respectful-and-focused/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-and-j-cole-back-lil-durks-latest-bid-for-release-respectful-and-focused/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/g-flip-and-chrishell-stause-split-a-timeline-of-their-relationship/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/g-flip-and-chrishell-stause-split-a-timeline-of-their-relationship/ With a UMG v. Suno subpoena maelstrom upon us, here’s a closer look at some of the document and testimony demands’ many interesting angles – and the disputes’ bigger-picture significance in the AI litigation arena.
We’ve covered the subpoena clashes from the outset, and the available evidence suggests that the list will continue growing. Longtime Suno investor Matrix, one of at least seven Series D participants]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/a-umg-v-suno-subpoena-maelstrom-is-upon-us-heres-a-closer-look-at-the-high-stakes-disputes-and-their-copyright-litigation-significance/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/a-umg-v-suno-subpoena-maelstrom-is-upon-us-heres-a-closer-look-at-the-high-stakes-disputes-and-their-copyright-litigation-significance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-zs-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-performance-what-we-think-hell-do/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-zs-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-performance-what-we-think-hell-do/ My Chemical Romance settles the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ lawsuit over the band’s use of uniforms that look remarkably similar to the team’s own.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have quickly emerged victorious in their lawsuit against My Chemical Romance over the use of uniforms that look remarkably similar to the team’s iconic fit. However, fans are claiming that the band did not intend to utilize the segment of the show that featured the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-quickly-settles-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-lawsuit/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-quickly-settles-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisleys-ukraine-song-same-here-was-attacked-online-he-cites-russian-bots/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisleys-ukraine-song-same-here-was-attacked-online-he-cites-russian-bots/ A producer’s lawsuit against Drake over his hit “Janice STFU” has been voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled.
Producer Aviel Hirschfield’s copyright claim against Drake over his hit “Janice STFU” has been voluntarily dismissed after a little over a week. Hirschfield has dismissed the lawsuit “in its entirety without prejudice,” meaning it could be modified and refiled in the future. The circumstances leading to the di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-abruptly-dropped-after-just-a-few-days/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-abruptly-dropped-after-just-a-few-days/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beyoncs-super-bowl-halftime-revolutionized-how-to-deliver-a-knockout-performance/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beyoncs-super-bowl-halftime-revolutionized-how-to-deliver-a-knockout-performance/ Former AEG Live President Rob Hallet partners with David Bowie’s estate to recreate the artist’s iconic 1978 performance in an immersive experience.
Rob Hallet, Wonderworld founder and the former AEG Live President, will present a collaboration with David Bowie’s estate and filmmaker Brett Morgen (Moonage Daydream, Montage of Heck, The Kid Stays in the Picture), an immersive event bringing Bowie’s legendary 1978 Isolar II tour to arenas.
In association with the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/legendary-david-bowie-1978-concert-presented-for-the-first-time-in-immersive-global-experience/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/legendary-david-bowie-1978-concert-presented-for-the-first-time-in-immersive-global-experience/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-deserves-the-super-bowl-halftime-gig/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-deserves-the-super-bowl-halftime-gig/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/surprised-by-carly-pearces-national-anthem-at-the-world-series-you-shouldnt-be/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/surprised-by-carly-pearces-national-anthem-at-the-world-series-you-shouldnt-be/ An appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a patent lawsuit filed against Live Nation, Ticketmaster, law firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, the MLB, and others.
Live-Fi Technologies CEO Amy Weissbrod Gurvey submitted that suit to a California federal court in 2023, and following multiple twists and turns, a dismissal decision came down in 2025. Clocking in at nearly 270 pages with exhibits – including about 50 pages for the amended complaint itself – the legal act]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/appeals-court-upholds-dismissal-of-patent-lawsuit-filed-against-live-nation-ticketmaster-the-mlb-and-others/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/appeals-court-upholds-dismissal-of-patent-lawsuit-filed-against-live-nation-ticketmaster-the-mlb-and-others/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-is-withdrawn/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-is-withdrawn/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed/ This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Materia Music.
Materia Music CEO Sebast]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/game-composers-are-sitting-on-a-mountain-of-gold-argues-gamesoundcon-panel/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/game-composers-are-sitting-on-a-mountain-of-gold-argues-gamesoundcon-panel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/metallicas-kirk-hammett-reads-edgar-allen-poes-the-raven/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/metallicas-kirk-hammett-reads-edgar-allen-poes-the-raven/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-melanie-c-learned-to-embrace-sporty-spice/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-melanie-c-learned-to-embrace-sporty-spice/ Over the weekend, White]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/white-house-tips-nicki-minaj-as-next-press-secretary/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/white-house-tips-nicki-minaj-as-next-press-secretary/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/foo-fighters-play-window-dave-grohl-talks-taylor-hawkins-on-kimmel/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/foo-fighters-play-window-dave-grohl-talks-taylor-hawkins-on-kimmel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/george-strait-lyle-lovett-and-taylor-swift-join-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/george-strait-lyle-lovett-and-taylor-swift-join-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/are-trad-wives-missing-the-point-of-tate-mcraes-new-song/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/are-trad-wives-missing-the-point-of-tate-mcraes-new-song/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/david-bowies-1978-tour-to-become-immersive-experience-in-berlin/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/david-bowies-1978-tour-to-become-immersive-experience-in-berlin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kiss-take-their-curtain-call-in-new-end-of-the-road-doc-trailer/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kiss-take-their-curtain-call-in-new-end-of-the-road-doc-trailer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mickey-thomas-is-happy-to-be-the-voice-of-starship-and-nothings-gonna-stop-him-now/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mickey-thomas-is-happy-to-be-the-voice-of-starship-and-nothings-gonna-stop-him-now/ Garth Brooks quickly halted ticket sales for his Kansas City concert after just over 30 minutes, blaming excessive bot activity for the decision.
Over the weekend, Garth Brooks abruptly halted ticket sales for his third Kansas City concert, scheduled for November 7 at T-Mobile Center, leaving fans disappointed and confused. The country legend issued a personal apology for the decision, which he blamed on exces]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-unexpectedly-pulls-ticket-sales-from-kansas-city-due-to-rampant-bots/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garth-brooks-unexpectedly-pulls-ticket-sales-from-kansas-city-due-to-rampant-bots/ Marking their only upcoming 2026 show on this side of the pond, the gig will be held on Novembe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kings-of-leon-announce-uk-and-european-exclusive-one-off-london-show/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kings-of-leon-announce-uk-and-european-exclusive-one-off-london-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-get-lost-in-the-night-on-first-song-in-17-years/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-get-lost-in-the-night-on-first-song-in-17-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-chooses-himself-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show-with-u2-playing-thanksgiving-eve-game/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-chooses-himself-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show-with-u2-playing-thanksgiving-eve-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-200-greatest-rock-songs-of-the-21st-century-so-far/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-200-greatest-rock-songs-of-the-21st-century-so-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-brings-people-together-says-miranda-lambert/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-brings-people-together-says-miranda-lambert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-recalls-performing-in-a-garbage-can/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-recalls-performing-in-a-garbage-can/ It als]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/legendary-unseen-1978-david-bowie-concert-stage-to-hit-arenas-as-global-immersive-experience-made-with-brett-morgen/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/legendary-unseen-1978-david-bowie-concert-stage-to-hit-arenas-as-global-immersive-experience-made-with-brett-morgen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tom-jones-postpones-two-concerts-over-a-bad-case-of-the-flu/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tom-jones-postpones-two-concerts-over-a-bad-case-of-the-flu/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/ PRS for Music partners with Soundtrack, the music streaming service for businesses, to improve distribution of public performance royalties.
PRS for Music is expanding its use of music usage data to improve the accuracy of royalties paid to songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their music is played in businesses across the UK. To that end, its new partnership with Soundtrack will provide the next generation of usage data, detailing what music]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/prs-continues-the-shift-towards-exact-match-data-with-soundtrack-tie-up/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/prs-continues-the-shift-towards-exact-match-data-with-soundtrack-tie-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-supported-by-hozier-and-kneecap-during-first-palestine-benefit-concert/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-supported-by-hozier-and-kneecap-during-first-palestine-benefit-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kesha-unveils-music-video-for-backstabber-after-16-years/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kesha-unveils-music-video-for-backstabber-after-16-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-jokes-about-having-ptsd-from-wearing-shawls-in-the-early-2000s/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-jokes-about-having-ptsd-from-wearing-shawls-in-the-early-2000s/ The gig was held at the 3Arena last night (Monday October 26), and marked the first of three shows the rapper has planned.
All shows are free, and encourage visitors to donate to humanitarian relief charities, which work to provide medical aid, medical care, education and advocacy for the people in Palestine. These include Medical Aid for Palestinians,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-macklemore-hozier-and-kneecap-come-together-for-free-sold-out-free-palestine-show-in-dublin/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-macklemore-hozier-and-kneecap-come-together-for-free-sold-out-free-palestine-show-in-dublin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-there-is-no-music-community-like-nashville/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-there-is-no-music-community-like-nashville/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-tells-fans-to-question-everything-in-ai-age/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-tells-fans-to-question-everything-in-ai-age/ Arriving on Friday April 2 before the Scottish indie veterans kick off an 11-date UK and Ireland tour, the “wiser” ‘Airy Fairy’ was written as a reaction to the frustrations experienced making 2021 predecessor ‘Godspeed‘. Capturing that se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glasvegas-return-with-the-anthemic-degello-and-tell-us-about-first-album-in-six-years-airy-fairy/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glasvegas-return-with-the-anthemic-degello-and-tell-us-about-first-album-in-six-years-airy-fairy/ Arriving on Friday April 2 before the Scottish indie veterans kick off an 11-date UK and Ireland tour, the “wiser” ‘Airy Fairy’ was written as a reaction to the frustrations experienced making 2021 predecessor ‘Godspeed‘. Capturing that se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glasgvegas-return-with-the-anthemic-degello-and-tell-us-about-first-album-in-six-years-airy-fairy/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glasgvegas-return-with-the-anthemic-degello-and-tell-us-about-first-album-in-six-years-airy-fairy/ Too Lost Music Group, the global music distribution and technology company serving independent artists and labels, has appointed James ‘Jay’ Rosenstock as its new Chief Financial Officer. The announcement comes on the heels of a busy stretch for the company, which includes a strategic investment from TA Associates and GoldState Music earlier this year, as well as the acquisition of Australia-based GYRO.Group.
This article was created]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/former-sony-discovery-wwe-executive-james-rosenstock-joins-too-lost-as-cfo/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/former-sony-discovery-wwe-executive-james-rosenstock-joins-too-lost-as-cfo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uchaye-announces-debut-ep-war-is-ov3r/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uchaye-announces-debut-ep-war-is-ov3r/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tony-iommi-saved-by-music-during-cancer-battle/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tony-iommi-saved-by-music-during-cancer-battle/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tom-jones-postpones-2-shows-after-being-hit-with-bad-case-of-flu/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tom-jones-postpones-2-shows-after-being-hit-with-bad-case-of-flu/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipa-speaks-to-patti-smith-as-part-of-the-london-literature-festival/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipa-speaks-to-patti-smith-as-part-of-the-london-literature-festival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-files-10-million-lawsuit-against-president-donald-trump/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-files-10-million-lawsuit-against-president-donald-trump/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-applauded-for-iconic-act-at-australian-gig/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-applauded-for-iconic-act-at-australian-gig/ As rumored last week, Jay-Z has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at California’s SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027.
Rumors have been swirling that Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was preparing to announce none other than Jay-Z himself as the Super Bowl LXI halftime performer. Originally, fans thought he might drop the announcement during his final performance at SoFi Stadium for his anniversary tour over the weekend, but that did not com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-is-officially-the-headliner-for-the-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-is-officially-the-headliner-for-the-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/ Neil Young files a $10 million lawsuit against Trump’s political action committee, alleging copyright infringement for the use of his music during midterm election rallies.
If you thought Neil Young had already sued Trump over the use of his music during campaign rallies, you would be correct. The latest is actually Young’s second time filing suit against Trump over the allegedly unauthorized use of “Rockin’ in the Free World.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-again-for-10m-over-the-use-of-his-music/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-again-for-10m-over-the-use-of-his-music/ Neil Young files a $10 million lawsuit against Trump’s political action committee, alleging copyright infringement for the use of his music during midterm election rallies.
If you thought Neil Young had already sued Trump over the use of his music during campaign rallies, you would be correct. The latest is actually Young’s second time filing suit against Trump over the allegedly unauthorized use of “Rockin’ in the Free World.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-again-for-10-million-over-the-use-of-his-music-in-a-rally/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-again-for-10-million-over-the-use-of-his-music-in-a-rally/ Apple fires back against Suno with heavy ammunition in its move to quash the subpoena, arguing that it’s superfluous and goes well beyond what Suno reasonably needs for the case.
As Apple Music is added to the growing list of subpoenas in the rapidly escalating battle between Universal Music Group and Suno, the tech giant quickly fires back, filing a motion to quash the subpoena. Apple argues that the request is unnecessary and extends well beyond anything Suno r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-files-subpoena-demands-against-apple-as-major-label-legal-war-intensifies/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-files-subpoena-demands-against-apple-as-major-label-legal-war-intensifies/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-stel-announces-2027-us-uk-and-europe-tour-in-support-of-debut-album-the-greatest-album-of-all-time/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-stel-announces-2027-us-uk-and-europe-tour-in-support-of-debut-album-the-greatest-album-of-all-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-retakes-us-no-1-chart-spot-from-taylor-swift/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-retakes-us-no-1-chart-spot-from-taylor-swift/ HarbourView Equity Partners brings Hit-Boy to Roblox’s Beat Battle in a monthlong takeover for players to remix tracks and unlock exclusive rewards.
Multi-strategy investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has announced a collaboration bringing three-time Grammy-winning producer and artist Hit-Boy to Beat Battle, a beat-making game developed by Overtune on Roblox. The game’s first artist collaboration, the monthlong “Season Takeover” allows players to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harbourview-equity-partners-brings-hit-boy-to-roblox-through-overtune-collaboration/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harbourview-equity-partners-brings-hit-boy-to-roblox-through-overtune-collaboration/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-a-dream-come-true/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-a-dream-come-true/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-pac-for-10-million-over-use-of-rockin-in-the-free-world-at-rally/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-pac-for-10-million-over-use-of-rockin-in-the-free-world-at-rally/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-committee-for-10-million-over-use-of-rockin-in-the-free-world/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-sues-trump-committee-for-10-million-over-use-of-rockin-in-the-free-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/g-flip-splits-from-chrishell-stause-after-four-years-together/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/g-flip-splits-from-chrishell-stause-after-four-years-together/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-says-there-is-no-music-community-like-this-at-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-speech/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-says-there-is-no-music-community-like-this-at-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-speech/ The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has officially granted streaming services’ request to access unredacted Web VI materials amid the ongoing Phono V proceeding – albeit with a few conditions.
Chief Copyright Royalty Judge Trevor Jefferson recently gave the green light to said access in a brief order, after Pandora, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon quietly submitted the correspondi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/crb-approves-streaming-services-request-to-access-web-vi-materials-amid-the-phono-v-rate-setting-proceeding-albeit-with-a-few-conditions/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/crb-approves-streaming-services-request-to-access-web-vi-materials-amid-the-phono-v-rate-setting-proceeding-albeit-with-a-few-conditions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-not-lost-on-me-how-crazy-this-is-2/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-not-lost-on-me-how-crazy-this-is-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-not-lost-on-me-how-crazy-this-is/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-not-lost-on-me-how-crazy-this-is/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-formally-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-formally-inducted-into-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-with-hozier-and-kneecap-in-dublin/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-launches-free-palestine-tour-with-hozier-and-kneecap-in-dublin/ As Suno fends off an ever-growing number of music industry copyright complaints, many subpoena showdowns – several centering on the AI platform’s own document and deposition demands – are now in full swing. Does that mean game-changing disclosures are on the horizon?
Time will tell, though the current evidence supports answering in the affirmative. Of course, third-party subpoenas aren’t exactly unprecedented in ugly (and decidedly complex) legal battles.
Even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/as-umg-v-suno-subpoenas-target-the-mlc-multiple-investors-distrokid-and-now-apple-music-are-game-changing-disclosures-on-the-horizon/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/as-umg-v-suno-subpoenas-target-the-mlc-multiple-investors-distrokid-and-now-apple-music-are-game-changing-disclosures-on-the-horizon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-spotify-allowed-billions-of-fake-streams-of-drakes-music/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-spotify-allowed-billions-of-fake-streams-of-drakes-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaires-demand-to-drop-macklemore/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaires-demand-to-drop-macklemore/ Spotify is victorious once again as a federal judge dismisses a class action bot-fraud case, finding no evidence that Spotify violated California law.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Spotify was allowing rampant bot-assisted fraudulent streams for major artists like Drake. The case was initially dismissed earlier this year without prejudice but was then refiled. Now, the same judge has dismissed the case again on similar grounds, ruling that rapper RBX onl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-bot-fraud-class-action-tossed-by-federal-judge/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-bot-fraud-class-action-tossed-by-federal-judge/ Spotify is victorious once again as a federal judge dismisses a class action bot-fraud case, finding no evidence that Spotify violated California law.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Spotify was allowing rampant bot-assisted fraudulent streams for major artists like Drake. The case was initially dismissed earlier this year without prejudice but was then refiled. Now, the same judge has dismissed the case again on similar grounds, ruling that rapper RBX onl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/class-action-lawsuit-against-spotify-over-massive-bot-driven-fraud-gets-tossed-by-a-federal-judge/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/class-action-lawsuit-against-spotify-over-massive-bot-driven-fraud-gets-tossed-by-a-federal-judge/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/flaming-lips-announce-first-album-in-six-years-and-concert-series-in-us-and-uk/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/flaming-lips-announce-first-album-in-six-years-and-concert-series-in-us-and-uk/ Primary Wave Music partners with the legendary Mary J. Blige on her catalog, compositions, and recordings across her critically acclaimed career.
Primary Wave Music has announced its latest partnership with an award-winning icon: the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige. The new partnership will see the leading indie publisher work alongside the nine-time Grammy winner on her catalog compositions and recordings. Blige and her team will als]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/primary-wave-music-partners-with-mary-j-blige-the-queen-of-hip-hop-soul/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/primary-wave-music-partners-with-mary-j-blige-the-queen-of-hip-hop-soul/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-beats-taylor-swift-olivia-rodrigo-in-billboard-hot-100-race-for-number-two/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-beats-taylor-swift-olivia-rodrigo-in-billboard-hot-100-race-for-number-two/ Chris Brown has avoided prison time over his assault against a music producer in a swanky London nightclub three years ago.
On Monday, Chris Brown was spared prison time for his assault against a music producer in a private London nightclub three years ago. The Grammy-winning artist was given an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year.
He pleaded guilty to a count of affray in July for the attack at Tape, a prestigious nightclub in Lond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grizzly-nightclub-assault-against-in-london/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grizzly-nightclub-assault-against-in-london/ Chris Brown has avoided prison time over his assault against a music producer in a swanky London nightclub three years ago.
On Monday, Chris Brown was spared prison time for his assault against a music producer in a private London nightclub three years ago. The Grammy-winning artist was given an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year.
He pleaded guilty to a count of affray in July for the attack at Tape, a prestigious nightclub in Lond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grizzly-assault-in-london/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grizzly-assault-in-london/ Chris Brown has avoided prison time over his assault against a music producer in a swanky London nightclub three years ago.
On Monday, Chris Brown was spared prison time for his assault against a music producer in a private London nightclub three years ago. The Grammy-winning artist was given an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year.
He pleaded guilty to a count of affray in July for the attack at Tape, a prestigious nightclub in Lond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grisly-nightclub-assault-against-in-london/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-spared-prison-time-despite-grisly-nightclub-assault-against-in-london/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heartworms-tells-us-about-dance-driven-single-guess-im-stuck-in-the-dark-and-tackling-uncertainty-and-dark-humour-on-new-album/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heartworms-tells-us-about-dance-driven-single-guess-im-stuck-in-the-dark-and-tackling-uncertainty-and-dark-humour-on-new-album/ Suno investor Menlo Ventures has been slapped with a subpoena, and now, one of its former execs will soon be deposed over a tweet that could undermine the platform’s longstanding fair use defense.Technically, the Menlo subpoena showdown fueled a motion to compel in mid-October, marking the latest in a line of demands for documents and testimonies amid Suno’s high-stakes legal battle with the non-Warner majors.
As we broke down one week ago, fellow Suno investor L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-investor-in-the-hot-seat-after-undermining-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-deleted-incriminating-tweet/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-investor-in-the-hot-seat-after-undermining-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-deleted-incriminating-tweet/ Suno investor Menlo Ventures has been slapped with a subpoena, and now, one of its former execs will soon be deposed over a tweet that could undermine the platform’s longstanding fair use defense.Technically, the Menlo subpoena showdown fueled a motion to compel in mid-October, marking the latest in a line of demands for documents and testimonies amid Suno’s high-stakes legal battle with the non-Warner majors.
As we broke down one week ago, fellow Suno investor L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-a-suno-investor-undermined-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-personally-shifted-from-spotify-to-ai-music/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-a-suno-investor-undermined-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-personally-shifted-from-spotify-to-ai-music/ Suno investor Menlo Ventures has been slapped with a subpoena, and now, one of its former execs will soon be deposed over a tweet that could undermine the platform’s longstanding fair use defense.Technically, the Menlo subpoena showdown fueled a motion to compel in mid-October, marking the latest in a line of demands for documents and testimonies amid Suno’s high-stakes legal battle with the non-Warner majors.
As we broke down one week ago, fellow Suno investor L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-a-suno-investor-blatantly-undermined-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-personally-shifted-from-spotify-to-ai-music/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-a-suno-investor-blatantly-undermined-the-platforms-fair-use-defense-judge-green-lights-deposition-of-ex-menlo-employee-who-personally-shifted-from-spotify-to-ai-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-on-his-respect-for-olivia-rodrigo-shes-not-afraid/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-on-his-respect-for-olivia-rodrigo-shes-not-afraid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kesha-unearths-backstabber-music-video-after-16-years/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kesha-unearths-backstabber-music-video-after-16-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-receives-suspended-prison-sentence-over-london-nightclub-attack/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-receives-suspended-prison-sentence-over-london-nightclub-attack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-premieres-music-video-for-coming-up-roses/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-premieres-music-video-for-coming-up-roses/ The book was published last year and follows Smith’s previous non-fiction tomes, Just Kids, M Train, Devotion, and The Year Of The Monkey, as well as several poetry collections. Bread Of Angels focuses initially on Smith’s upbringing in Philadelphia, before taking in the rest of her life]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patti-smith-tells-dua-lipa-bout-her-book-of-gratitude-bread-of-angels-at-emotional-london-literature-festival-appearance-i-swore-id-never-write-another-memoir/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patti-smith-tells-dua-lipa-bout-her-book-of-gratitude-bread-of-angels-at-emotional-london-literature-festival-appearance-i-swore-id-never-write-another-memoir/ The book was published last year and follows Smith’s previous non-fiction tomes, Just Kids, M Train, Devotion, and The Year Of The Monkey, as well as several poetry collections. Bread Of Angels focuses initially on Smith’s upbringing in Philadelphia, before taking in the rest of her life]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patti-smith-tells-dua-lipa-about-her-book-of-gratitude-bread-of-angels-at-emotional-london-literature-festival-appearance-i-swore-id-never-write-another-memoir/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patti-smith-tells-dua-lipa-about-her-book-of-gratitude-bread-of-angels-at-emotional-london-literature-festival-appearance-i-swore-id-never-write-another-memoir/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/anika-nilles-on-her-rush-journey-i-have-no-ego-so-i-play-whats-required/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/anika-nilles-on-her-rush-journey-i-have-no-ego-so-i-play-whats-required/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-harry-styles-waltz-through-a-wedding-gone-awry-in-coming-up-roses-video/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-harry-styles-waltz-through-a-wedding-gone-awry-in-coming-up-roses-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-harry-styles-waltz-through-a-love-gone-awry-in-coming-up-roses-video/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-harry-styles-waltz-through-a-love-gone-awry-in-coming-up-roses-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-31-best-screams-in-music-history/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-31-best-screams-in-music-history/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/boyz-ii-men-are-going-country-for-their-first-new-album-in-a-decade/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/boyz-ii-men-are-going-country-for-their-first-new-album-in-a-decade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-raise-over-250000-for-charity-at-massive-free-washington-dc-show/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-raise-over-250000-for-charity-at-massive-free-washington-dc-show/ In footage shared by TMZ, w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/worlds-top-autograph-seeker-apologises-to-harry-styles-after-viral-run-in-on-the-street/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/worlds-top-autograph-seeker-apologises-to-harry-styles-after-viral-run-in-on-the-street/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-receives-suspended-jail-sentence-for-2023-london-nightclub-assault/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-receives-suspended-jail-sentence-for-2023-london-nightclub-assault/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youve-been-streaming-broken-window-serenade-this-is-the-texas-band-who-wrote-it/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youve-been-streaming-broken-window-serenade-this-is-the-texas-band-who-wrote-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hear-bob-dylan-play-time-out-of-mind-classic-million-miles-for-first-time-since-2014-2/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hear-bob-dylan-play-time-out-of-mind-classic-million-miles-for-first-time-since-2014-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hear-bob-dylan-play-time-out-of-mind-classic-million-miles-for-first-time-since-2014/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hear-bob-dylan-play-time-out-of-mind-classic-million-miles-for-first-time-since-2014/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-what-makes-you-beautiful-became-one-directions-perfect-introduction/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-what-makes-you-beautiful-became-one-directions-perfect-introduction/ Netflix is betting on Hollywood’s old playbook. YouTube is building the future by letting everybody play.
Netflix isn’t dying. But it may be facing something almost as dangerous: becoming just another big, boring media company. For a business that practically invented the modern streaming industry and turned Hollywood upside down, that would be an incredible irony.
The recent sha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/netflix-won-the-streaming-wars-youtube-changed-the-rules/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/netflix-won-the-streaming-wars-youtube-changed-the-rules/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/vincent-paterson-felt-honoured-to-work-with-michael-jackson/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/vincent-paterson-felt-honoured-to-work-with-michael-jackson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbournes-family-felt-terrified-before-villa-park-concert/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ozzy-osbournes-family-felt-terrified-before-villa-park-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pulp-announce-one-off-hometown-pop-up-at-hallamshire-hotel-to-celebrate-sheffield-walk-of-fame/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pulp-announce-one-off-hometown-pop-up-at-hallamshire-hotel-to-celebrate-sheffield-walk-of-fame/ If you’ve followed Digital Music News’ coverage over the past few years, you’ve watched a pattern repeat itself with almost mechanical regularity. A major label discovers hundreds of unlicensed songs scattered across a brand’s TikTok and Instagram accounts and responds with a lawsuit, including claims of statutory damages for dozens to hundreds of tracks.
This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner MassiveMusic.
Warner Music Group has gone after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/major-brands-are-increasingly-getting-sued-over-their-music-use-on-social-medianow-theres-a-way-they-can-get-ahead-of-the-problem/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/major-brands-are-increasingly-getting-sued-over-their-music-use-on-social-medianow-theres-a-way-they-can-get-ahead-of-the-problem/ If you’ve followed Digital Music News’ coverage over the past few years, you’ve watched a pattern repeat itself with almost mechanical regularity. A major label discovers hundreds of unlicensed songs scattered across a brand’s TikTok and Instagram accounts and responds with a lawsuit, including claims of statutory damages for dozens to hundreds of tracks.
This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner MassiveMusic.
Warner Music Group has gone after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brands-are-getting-sued-over-their-music-use-on-social-mediahow-brands-can-get-ahead/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brands-are-getting-sued-over-their-music-use-on-social-mediahow-brands-can-get-ahead/ Check out footage from the night below along with the complete setlist.READ MORE: Queens Of The Stone Age: “I was trying to write my way out of my troubles”The band teased earlier this summer that they would be heading to Iceland for their first gig there in ov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-queens-of-the-stone-age-give-phantom-limb-and-insignificant-other-their-live-debut-and-perform-tangled-up-in-plaid-for-first-time-in-eight-years-in-iceland/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-queens-of-the-stone-age-give-phantom-limb-and-insignificant-other-their-live-debut-and-perform-tangled-up-in-plaid-for-first-time-in-eight-years-in-iceland/ The posts first came to light back in 2020 and in January that year Slayyyter, real name Catherine Garner, apologised for the language used in the updates. She also said that she took “full accountability” for them. At the time, she said that she wrote the posts when she was 15-years-old and “knew those words were slurs” and “knew it was offensive”.
“But out of pure immaturity, I used i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-addresses-resurfaced-racial-slurs-amid-backlash/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-addresses-resurfaced-racial-slurs-amid-backlash/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-finds-singing-love-songs-amid-margaret-qualley-split-really-beautiful/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-antonoff-finds-singing-love-songs-amid-margaret-qualley-split-really-beautiful/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/donald-trump-compliments-nicki-minajs-beautiful-backside-during-bizarre-rally-speech/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/donald-trump-compliments-nicki-minajs-beautiful-backside-during-bizarre-rally-speech/ Announced earlier this month,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-circle-pits-stage-diving-and-solidarity-as-turnstile-play-massive-gig-to-60000-people-and-raise-220k-for-humanitarian-aid-at-washington-monument/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-circle-pits-stage-diving-and-solidarity-as-turnstile-play-massive-gig-to-60000-people-and-raise-220k-for-humanitarian-aid-at-washington-monument/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paula-abdul-grateful-to-work-with-janet-jackson/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paula-abdul-grateful-to-work-with-janet-jackson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-was-unstoppable-in-2001/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-was-unstoppable-in-2001/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uche-yara-shares-her-bodyscanner-pre-show-picks-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uche-yara-shares-her-bodyscanner-pre-show-picks-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/ After teasing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-announced-to-headline-all-points-east-2027/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-announced-to-headline-all-points-east-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jarvis-cocker-makes-huge-prediction-for-future-of-music-industry/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jarvis-cocker-makes-huge-prediction-for-future-of-music-industry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-costello-reveals-why-he-waited-to-release-his-ragtime-songs-for-35-years/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-costello-reveals-why-he-waited-to-release-his-ragtime-songs-for-35-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-white-reveals-death-of-beautiful-brother-edward/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-white-reveals-death-of-beautiful-brother-edward/ Jay-Z returned to SoFi Stadium for the final two nights of his 30th anniversary celebration, featuring Too $hort, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Blue Ivy.
Over the weekend, Jay-Z returned to SoFi Stadium for the final two performances of his JAŸ-Z30 Los Angeles celebration. Following Friday’s sold-out opening performance, the hip-hop legend took the stage for a second sold-out night of music spanning his three-decade career. The Los Angeles shows followed sold-o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-brings-sold-out-los-angeles-anniversary-celebration-to-an-end-with-snoop-dogg-dr-dre-blue-ivy/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-brings-sold-out-los-angeles-anniversary-celebration-to-an-end-with-snoop-dogg-dr-dre-blue-ivy/ Recent studies indicate that AI hasn’t brought any major productivity gains, profit margin increases, or growth potential for any major company outside the tech industry.
New research outlined by investment leader Apollo Global Management finds that despite the astronomical investments and continuous hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the technology has yet to benefit the bottom line of any major corporation in America outside the tech industry.
According to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/theres-no-evidence-ai-is-improving-corporate-productivity-profit-margins-or-growth-apollo-finding-claims/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/theres-no-evidence-ai-is-improving-corporate-productivity-profit-margins-or-growth-apollo-finding-claims/ Recent studies indicate that AI hasn’t brought any major productivity gains, profit margin increases, or growth potential for any major company outside the tech industry.
New research outlined by investment leader Apollo Global Management finds that despite the astronomical investments and continuous hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the technology has yet to benefit the bottom line of any major corporation in America outside the tech industry.
According to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/no-evidence-ai-is-improving-corporate-productivity-profit-margins-or-growth-apollo-claims/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/no-evidence-ai-is-improving-corporate-productivity-profit-margins-or-growth-apollo-claims/ Dolly Parton’s niece Danielle Parton has been named brand ambassador on behalf of the estate: “I’m proud to be part of that legacy.”
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced that her niece, Danielle Parton, will take on the role as brand ambassador to help support the causes that the legendary artist and philanthropist cared about throughout her life. The 50-year-old Danielle, who works as a commercial pilot, shared the news on Instagram last week.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-partons-estate-appoints-her-niece-danielle-as-brand-ambassador/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-partons-estate-appoints-her-niece-danielle-as-brand-ambassador/ Elvis Presley’s rightsholders have sued Anthropic with allegations of copyright infringement over 274 of his songs used to train AI models without permission.
AI company Anthropic faces yet another copyright infringement lawsuit, this time filed by the owners of Elvis Presley’s music in a case that accuses the company of using 274 of his songs to train its models without permission. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, October 23,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-ip-owners-sue-anthropic-over-allegations-of-copyright-infringement/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-ip-owners-sue-anthropic-over-allegations-of-copyright-infringement/ The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders file suit against My Chemical Romance over their dancers’ lookalike outfits during the Black Parade anniversary tour.
My Chemical Romance (MCR) faces legal action from Pro Silver Star, the trademark owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC). The issue stems from a stunt during the band’s current set in which dancers appear in outfits that closely resemble the cheerleaders’ own and then brandish fake firearms]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-launch-lawsuit-against-my-chemical-romance-over-lookalike-costumes/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-launch-lawsuit-against-my-chemical-romance-over-lookalike-costumes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-miller-eyes-a-second-consecutive-week-at-number-1-with-babydoll/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-miller-eyes-a-second-consecutive-week-at-number-1-with-babydoll/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-argentinas-folk-sounds-are-shaping-a-generations-politics-and-national-pride/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-argentinas-folk-sounds-are-shaping-a-generations-politics-and-national-pride/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-waited-two-years-for-angel-of-my-dreams-to-take-off/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-waited-two-years-for-angel-of-my-dreams-to-take-off/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pulp-on-their-full-circle-moment-with-the-mercury-prize-and-brian-eno-nearly-throwing-their-prize-money-away/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pulp-on-their-full-circle-moment-with-the-mercury-prize-and-brian-eno-nearly-throwing-their-prize-money-away/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-jay-z-bring-out-snoop-dogg-and-dr-dre-for-medley-at-los-angeles-show/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-jay-z-bring-out-snoop-dogg-and-dr-dre-for-medley-at-los-angeles-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wade-bowen-is-texas-music/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wade-bowen-is-texas-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-costello-on-getting-his-stage-name-and-writing-alison/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-costello-on-getting-his-stage-name-and-writing-alison/ The following comes from Eveara, a partner of DMN.
With approximately 286 million people, a young population and 230 million internet users, Indonesians generated 179 billion on-demand music streams in 2025, making Indonesia the No. 8 market globally by streaming volume.
Yet the country’s recorded-music economics remain disproportionately small. Industry estimates put Indonesia’s 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/indonesia-one-of-the-worlds-most-promising-digital-music-markets/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/indonesia-one-of-the-worlds-most-promising-digital-music-markets/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-ai-company-anthropic-over-alleged-copyright-infringement-of-274-songs/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-ai-company-anthropic-over-alleged-copyright-infringement-of-274-songs/ In the clip, Ali G enters a packed cinema screening and singles out Gallagher, pretending not to recognise h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-ali-g-mock-noel-gallaghers-oasis-comeback-and-try-to-kick-him-out-of-cinema/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-ali-g-mock-noel-gallaghers-oasis-comeback-and-try-to-kick-him-out-of-cinema/ The performers appeared during]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-face-legal-action-from-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-over-hollywood-bowl-costumes/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-face-legal-action-from-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-over-hollywood-bowl-costumes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-scraps-premium-front-standing-tickets-and-announces-reduced-prices-for-2027-stadium-tour/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-scraps-premium-front-standing-tickets-and-announces-reduced-prices-for-2027-stadium-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sofampiacutea-vergara-and-dan-reynolds-spark-romance-rumours/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sofampiacutea-vergara-and-dan-reynolds-spark-romance-rumours/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elizabeth-hurley-shares-experience-of-grown-up-blended-family-with-billy-ray-cyrus/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elizabeth-hurley-shares-experience-of-grown-up-blended-family-with-billy-ray-cyrus/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-celebrates-turning-40-with-the-backstreet-boys/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-celebrates-turning-40-with-the-backstreet-boys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-without-permission/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-without-permission/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/don-toliver-malcolm-todd-alex-warren-and-megan-moroney-rock-rolling-stones-musicians-on-musicians-event/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/don-toliver-malcolm-todd-alex-warren-and-megan-moroney-rock-rolling-stones-musicians-on-musicians-event/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-strings-cant-stop-winning-at-the-2026-bluegrass-awards/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-strings-cant-stop-winning-at-the-2026-bluegrass-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-legend-has-given-rare-insight-into-his-marriage-to-chrissy-teigen/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-legend-has-given-rare-insight-into-his-marriage-to-chrissy-teigen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heres-to-20-years-of-taylor-swift/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heres-to-20-years-of-taylor-swift/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/swapmeet-make-an-awesome-sound-in-brooklyn/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/swapmeet-make-an-awesome-sound-in-brooklyn/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-gave-brad-paisley-one-of-the-best-compliment-hes-ever-gotten/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-gave-brad-paisley-one-of-the-best-compliment-hes-ever-gotten/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-face-legal-action-from-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-over-stage-costumes/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-face-legal-action-from-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-over-stage-costumes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/todd-snider-died-while-working-on-an-ambitious-new-album-his-friends-finished-it/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/todd-snider-died-while-working-on-an-ambitious-new-album-his-friends-finished-it/ The singer-songwriter is heading out on the road next summer for his ‘Proper Massive Stadium Tour’. He’ll kick off the trek with two huge homecoming concerts at St James’ Park in Newcastle on June 3 and 5.READ MORE: Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’ review: reflective and perceptive indie rock from North Shields’ shining starFrom there,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-says-hes-not-happy-with-prices-for-2027-stadium-tour-and-theyre-getting-changed/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-says-hes-not-happy-with-prices-for-2027-stadium-tour-and-theyre-getting-changed/ The rapper played a 17-song set at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on Thursday night (October 22), per Setlist.FM. It came after he was removed from Sheeran’s North American ‘Loop’ shows for expressing his pro-Palestine stance on stage.READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Play’ review: a hasty retreat to the genre-spa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-calls-for-free-palestine-and-condemns-ice-at-first-show-since-ed-sheeran-saga/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/macklemore-calls-for-free-palestine-and-condemns-ice-at-first-show-since-ed-sheeran-saga/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-inspired-by-way-robyn-doesnt-apologise-for-anything/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-inspired-by-way-robyn-doesnt-apologise-for-anything/ The US pop artist has been out on the road in Europe this month in support of her third studio album, ‘Wor$t Girl In America’, which was released in March.READ MORE: Slayyyter live at Reading 2026: pop’s star du jour blasts offFollowing gigs in Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne, she took to Instagram Stories yesterday (Friday October 23) to notify fans that the rest of the tour had been axed.
“Hey guy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-uk-and-european-tour-dates-due-to-illness/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-uk-and-european-tour-dates-due-to-illness/ The guitarist, singer and songwriter joined Amelia Dimoldenberg at Sam’s Chicken in Harlesden, London, where he was quizzed on various subjects.READ MORE: Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger review: an emotional, irreverent reliving of rock’s unlikeliest reunion“How long do you think you should wait before r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-working-with-a-sibling-on-chicken-shop-date/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-working-with-a-sibling-on-chicken-shop-date/ The guitarist, singer and songwriter joined Amelia Dimoldenberg at Sam’s Chicken in Harlesden, London, where he was quizzed on various subjects.READ MORE: Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger review: an emotional, irreverent reliving of rock’s unlikeliest reunion“How long do you think you should wait before reviving s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-compromise-of-working-with-liam-on-chicken-shop-date/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-compromise-of-working-with-liam-on-chicken-shop-date/ The guitarist, singer and songwriter joined Amelia Dimoldenberg at Sam’s Chicken in Harlesden, London, where he was quizzed on various subjects.READ MORE: Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger review: an emotional, irreverent reliving of rock’s unlikeliest reunion“How long do you think you should wait before reviving s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-compromise-of-working-with-a-sibling-on-chicken-shop-date/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-noel-gallagher-talk-oasis-reunion-and-compromise-of-working-with-a-sibling-on-chicken-shop-date/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ilan-eshkeri-brings-starmus-viii-to-a-grand-close-in-la-palma/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ilan-eshkeri-brings-starmus-viii-to-a-grand-close-in-la-palma/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-celebration-curated-10-track-vinyl-collection-arrives-this-december/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-celebration-curated-10-track-vinyl-collection-arrives-this-december/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-pulls-plug-on-remaining-uk-and-european-tour-dates-due-to-laryngitis-and-vocal-cord-tears/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-pulls-plug-on-remaining-uk-and-european-tour-dates-due-to-laryngitis-and-vocal-cord-tears/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-teases-brave-and-bold-second-solo-album/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-teases-brave-and-bold-second-solo-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z30-electrifies-sofi-stadium-featuring-blue-ivy-carter-scarface-john-legend-and-dj-khaled/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z30-electrifies-sofi-stadium-featuring-blue-ivy-carter-scarface-john-legend-and-dj-khaled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-hopes-to-return-to-education-one-day/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-hopes-to-return-to-education-one-day/ Photo Credit: Sony Music
Chris Brown producer Ishmael Montague has filed a nearly $1.25 million lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME) for allegedly failing to pay due royalties and “stalling” his deal with Xposure Music.
Montague recently submitted his complaint to a New York federal court, accusing SME of fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and more. The way the pro se plaintiff tells the story, under a 2016 agreement with Brown’s namesake company, he (M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-producer-ishmael-montague-sues-sony-music-for-125-million-accusing-the-major-of-stalling-his-ip-and-royalties-sale/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-producer-ishmael-montague-sues-sony-music-for-125-million-accusing-the-major-of-stalling-his-ip-and-royalties-sale/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-fighting-to-keep-muscles-with-high-energy-concerts/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-fighting-to-keep-muscles-with-high-energy-concerts/ Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of October 23rd, 2026.
If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
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As part of its five-year “From Access to Success” plan,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-believe-sonictrek-bmi-position-supply-chain-ticketmaster-venu-dolly-parton-estate-more/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-believe-sonictrek-bmi-position-supply-chain-ticketmaster-venu-dolly-parton-estate-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/stevie-wonder-files-lawsuit-to-evict-woman-living-on-his-property-rent-free-for-38-years/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/stevie-wonder-files-lawsuit-to-evict-woman-living-on-his-property-rent-free-for-38-years/ Live Nation’s amended court-mandated disclosure revealing Trump’s presence at key meetings with the DOJ raises even more questions, according to the Coalition for Ticket Fairness.
Following Live Nation’s amended court-mandated disclosure this week, which revealed that President Trump was present at the March 5 meeting in which the company finalized its antitrust settlement agreement with the Department of Justice, the Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) has is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-coalition-for-ticket-fairness-says-live-nations-new-trump-disclosure-demands-further-answers/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-coalition-for-ticket-fairness-says-live-nations-new-trump-disclosure-demands-further-answers/ Warner Records announces a new label joint venture, Crime & Punishment Records, with veteran producer and industry titan Tony Berg.
Today, Warner Records has announced Crime & Punishment Records, a joint venture with veteran producer and industry titan Tony Berg. The first artist signed to the newly created label is emerging singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall.
Crime & Punishment Records combines Berg’s vast industry experience with his skil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-records-launches-label-jv-with-phoebe-bridgers-and-sombr-producer-tony-berg/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-records-launches-label-jv-with-phoebe-bridgers-and-sombr-producer-tony-berg/ I have always viewed Bowers & Wilkins as a high end consumer headphone brand, so I was excited to check out their true wireless competitor to the AirPods Pro. Why am I calling it an AirPods Pro competitor rather than simply classifying it as a true wireless headset? Because the company seems to be encouraging the comparison. There is a “Made for iPhone” notice on the box, and the packaging look]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bowers-amp-wilkins-pi8-vs-airpods-pro-3-how-much-is-better-sound-worth/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bowers-amp-wilkins-pi8-vs-airpods-pro-3-how-much-is-better-sound-worth/ UMG becomes the first major to ink a music licensing agreement with adaptive gaming-focused music platform Tyger.
Adaptive gaming-focused music platform Tyger and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced the first major music licensing agreement to connect artists and songwriters from UMG’s global roster to Tyger’s music service.
Under the agreement, select licensed recordings from UMG’s global recorded music and publishing catalogs will soon be available through Tyge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umg-licenses-gaming-focused-ai-music-platform-tyger/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umg-licenses-gaming-focused-ai-music-platform-tyger/ Songwriters of North America announces the 2026 SONA Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on October 29.
Advocacy organization Songwriters of North America (SONA) has announced this year’s series of events designed to foster community and celebrate songwriters and composers, culminating with the awards benefit gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on October 29. Bonnie McKee and Shane Stevens will again ser]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/songwriters-of-north-america-sona-tees-up-splashy-awards-dinner-at-las-skirball-center/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/songwriters-of-north-america-sona-tees-up-splashy-awards-dinner-at-las-skirball-center/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-remaining-european-and-uk-tour-dates-due-to-laryngitis-and-vocal-cord-tears/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-remaining-european-and-uk-tour-dates-due-to-laryngitis-and-vocal-cord-tears/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-red-clay-strays-and-zach-top-pay-tribute-to-the-late-john-anderson/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-red-clay-strays-and-zach-top-pay-tribute-to-the-late-john-anderson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-concludes-benefit-shows-with-surprise-duets-featuring-pinkpantheress-lola-young/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-concludes-benefit-shows-with-surprise-duets-featuring-pinkpantheress-lola-young/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-concludes-benefit-shows-featuring-surprise-duets-with-pinkpantheress-lola-young/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-concludes-benefit-shows-featuring-surprise-duets-with-pinkpantheress-lola-young/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-doechii-lisa-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-doechii-lisa-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-idol-and-rock-hall-bring-music-education-to-california-school/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-idol-and-rock-hall-bring-music-education-to-california-school/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-says-there-are-more-verses-to-his-south-park-song/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-says-there-are-more-verses-to-his-south-park-song/ The tour will ki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/queens-of-the-stone-age-announce-2027-perfecth-us-tour-with-pixies/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/queens-of-the-stone-age-announce-2027-perfecth-us-tour-with-pixies/ Influencer and rapper Mercedes New, publicly known as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 46 counts of mail fraud and 15 counts of aggravated identity theft for allegedly masterminding a $4.6 million SNAP fraud scheme.The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division recently announced the charges, having technically come down closer to October’s start, in a formal release.
One component of a broader $42 million SNAP-fraud crackdown, the indictment accuses Georgia-base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rapper-shawty-dred-indicted-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-faces-mail-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft-charges/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rapper-shawty-dred-indicted-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-faces-mail-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft-charges/ Influencer and rapper Mercedes New, publicly known as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 46 counts of mail fraud and 15 counts of aggravated identity theft for allegedly masterminding a $4.6 million SNAP fraud scheme.The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division recently announced the charges, having technically come down closer to October’s start, in a formal release.
One component of a broader $42 million SNAP-fraud crackdown, the indictment accuses Georgia-base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doj-indicts-rapper-shawty-dred-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-mail-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft-charges/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doj-indicts-rapper-shawty-dred-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-mail-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft-charges/ Influencer and rapper Mercedes New, publicly known as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 46 counts of mail fraud and 15 counts of aggravated identity theft for allegedly masterminding a $4.6 million SNAP fraud scheme.The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division recently announced the charges, having technically come down closer to October’s start, in a formal release.
One component of a broader $42 million SNAP-fraud crackdown, the indictment accuses Georgia-base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doj-indicts-rapper-shawty-dred-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-alongside-massive-mail-fraud-and-identity-theft-charges/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doj-indicts-rapper-shawty-dred-over-alleged-46-million-snap-fraud-scheme-alongside-massive-mail-fraud-and-identity-theft-charges/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-birth-of-confessions-ii-producer-stuart-price-breaks-down-madonnas-instant-classic/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-birth-of-confessions-ii-producer-stuart-price-breaks-down-madonnas-instant-classic/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-notebook-musical-will-premiere-on-the-west-end-in-2027/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-notebook-musical-will-premiere-on-the-west-end-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2s-bono-hits-out-at-elon-musks-doge-cuts-as-unconscionable-says-republican-party-has-been-hijacked/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2s-bono-hits-out-at-elon-musks-doge-cuts-as-unconscionable-says-republican-party-has-been-hijacked/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-talks-brave-and-bold-new-music-reading-amp-leeds-headline-dreams-and-if-well-see-her-at-glasto-next-year/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jade-talks-brave-and-bold-new-music-reading-amp-leeds-headline-dreams-and-if-well-see-her-at-glasto-next-year/ The show will return from its current break on October 31 for a Hallowe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-strokes-and-phoebe-bridgers-among-musical-guests-for-new-episodes-of-snl/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-strokes-and-phoebe-bridgers-among-musical-guests-for-new-episodes-of-snl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-returning-with-new-music-after-17-years/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-returning-with-new-music-after-17-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/panchiko-follow-up-viral-success-with-new-album-chimera-and-glitchy-single-one-car-hits-another/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/panchiko-follow-up-viral-success-with-new-album-chimera-and-glitchy-single-one-car-hits-another/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-was-an-expert-song-stylist-these-five-recordings-show-why/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-was-an-expert-song-stylist-these-five-recordings-show-why/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-was-an-expert-song-stylist-these-5-recordings-show-why/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-was-an-expert-song-stylist-these-5-recordings-show-why/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aerosmith-after-the-farewell-10-key-moments-leading-to-their-big-reunion-concert/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aerosmith-after-the-farewell-10-key-moments-leading-to-their-big-reunion-concert/ During the gig, they broke out the album in full alongside some of their other biggest tracks, and su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-my-chemical-romance-bring-out-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-for-teenagers-at-hollywood-bowl/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-my-chemical-romance-bring-out-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-for-teenagers-at-hollywood-bowl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-recruits-dream-team-of-musicians-for-new-song-tom-and-jerry/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-recruits-dream-team-of-musicians-for-new-song-tom-and-jerry/ Already, Portishead, Jamie Cullum & Rockstar Management, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-cures-robert-smith-and-jordan-rakei-to-be-honoured-at-the-2026-artist-amp-manager-awards/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-cures-robert-smith-and-jordan-rakei-to-be-honoured-at-the-2026-artist-amp-manager-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/los-tigres-del-norte-to-headline-voto-latinos-rally-in-texas-ahead-of-midterm-elections/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/los-tigres-del-norte-to-headline-voto-latinos-rally-in-texas-ahead-of-midterm-elections/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-is-holding-onto-her-texas-state-of-mind-in-new-middle-of-nowhere-deluxe-tracks/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-is-holding-onto-her-texas-state-of-mind-in-new-middle-of-nowhere-deluxe-tracks/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suede-tell-us-about-progress-on-their-new-anarcho-punk-album-these-are-songs-of-tribes-and-belonging/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suede-tell-us-about-progress-on-their-new-anarcho-punk-album-these-are-songs-of-tribes-and-belonging/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-gosling-confirms-his-music-comeback-17-years-after-haunting-rock-bands-debut-album/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-gosling-confirms-his-music-comeback-17-years-after-haunting-rock-bands-debut-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/east-17-are-releasing-best-of-collection-just-in-time-for-christmas/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/east-17-are-releasing-best-of-collection-just-in-time-for-christmas/ That record sees the Killers frontman lean into]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-brandon-flowers-debut-new-solo-song-diamonds-on-black-velvet-cut-from-the-killers-pressure-machine/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-brandon-flowers-debut-new-solo-song-diamonds-on-black-velvet-cut-from-the-killers-pressure-machine/ Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/first-ever-fully-authorised-fleetwood-mac-documentary-gets-release-date-watch-the-teaser-here/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/first-ever-fully-authorised-fleetwood-mac-documentary-gets-release-date-watch-the-teaser-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-teases-comeback-after-17-years/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-teases-comeback-after-17-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-defends-marilyn-manson-i-didnt-think-he-was-guilty/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-defends-marilyn-manson-i-didnt-think-he-was-guilty/ In the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-team-up-with-lego-for-new-set-of-the-duo-and-iconic-pyramid/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-team-up-with-lego-for-new-set-of-the-duo-and-iconic-pyramid/ According to Va]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cast-in-martin-scorseses-next-film-with-leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cast-in-martin-scorseses-next-film-with-leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence/ Manson spoke about how Corg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-defends-his-friendship-with-marilyn-manson-i-personally-didnt-feel-that-he-was-guilty/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-corgan-defends-his-friendship-with-marilyn-manson-i-personally-didnt-feel-that-he-was-guilty/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-could-be-returning-with-new-music/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ryan-goslings-band-dead-mans-bones-could-be-returning-with-new-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pitbull-reveals-bon-jovi-want-another-collaboration-after-now-or-never-success/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pitbull-reveals-bon-jovi-want-another-collaboration-after-now-or-never-success/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/isle-of-wight-festival-headliners-announced-for-2027-including-pop-royalty/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/isle-of-wight-festival-headliners-announced-for-2027-including-pop-royalty/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phil-collins-archive-to-headline-the-kings-trust-50th-anniversary-benefit-auction/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phil-collins-archive-to-headline-the-kings-trust-50th-anniversary-benefit-auction/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-crowned-winner-of-the-2026-mercury-prize-for-this-music-may-contain-hope/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-crowned-winner-of-the-2026-mercury-prize-for-this-music-may-contain-hope/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sir-cliff-richard-recording-reggae-version-of-bible-psalm/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sir-cliff-richard-recording-reggae-version-of-bible-psalm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-receives-best-birthday-present-as-she-lands-really-serious-mercury-prize/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-receives-best-birthday-present-as-she-lands-really-serious-mercury-prize/ Scheduled to top the bill on the main stage on the Friday night is Fatboy Slim.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/isle-of-wight-festival-2027-headliners-and-first-wave-of-line-up-announced/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/isle-of-wight-festival-2027-headliners-and-first-wave-of-line-up-announced/ We’ve heard plenty about Suno the defendant. But what about Suno the filing party? As it grapples with high-stakes infringement complaints from UMG, Sony Music, and a slew of others, the AI music platform is now demanding a trove of streaming-data documents, pertaining to several DSPs, from the MLC.This newest subpoena showdown, having been heating up behind the scenes throughout 2026, quietly boiled over last week. That’s when Suno fired off a motion to compel the Mech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-as-ai-platform-demands-multiple-years-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-as-ai-platform-demands-multiple-years-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/ Live Nation has amended its court disclosure about negotiations with the DOJ, confirming a brief appearance by President Trump at the March 5 meeting in which the two parties finalized the terms of their antitrust settlement.
On Wednesday, October 21, Live Nation revised its account of a February conversation between CEO Michael Rapino and President Trump, as detailed in its amended court disclosure regarding negotiations with the Dep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-amends-trump-doj-settlement-disclosure/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-amends-trump-doj-settlement-disclosure/ Live Nation has amended its court disclosure about negotiations with the DOJ, confirming a brief appearance by President Trump at the March 5 meeting in which the two parties finalized the terms of their antitrust settlement.
On Wednesday, October 21, Live Nation revised its account of a February conversation between CEO Michael Rapino and President Trump, as detailed in its amended court disclosure regarding negotiations with the Dep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-amends-its-trump-doj-settlement-disclosure-with-a-few-more-details-about-the-presidents-involvement/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-amends-its-trump-doj-settlement-disclosure-with-a-few-more-details-about-the-presidents-involvement/ You can buy the airplay. You can’t buy the hit.
Elon Musk has reportedly spent approximately $366 million on political efforts during the current election cycle, including $276 million since July, much of it directed toward helping Republicans retain control of Congress. According to Reuters and the Associated Press, his contributions include $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund alone. Tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/what-politicians-could-learn-from-the-music-business-a-midterm-election-primer/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/what-politicians-could-learn-from-the-music-business-a-midterm-election-primer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-wins-artist-of-the-year-at-the-2026-billboard-latin-music-awards/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-wins-artist-of-the-year-at-the-2026-billboard-latin-music-awards/ DEAG acquires the remaining 25.1% stake in handwerker promotion from its founder, Fred Handwerker, becoming the sole shareholder of the company.
Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) is acquiring the remaining 25.1% stake in handwerker promotion e. gmbh from its Founder and Managing Director, Fred Handwerker. The finalization of the deal will see DEAG become the sole shareholder of the company.
DEAG has held a majori]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deag-acquires-full-ownership-of-handwerker-promotion-from-founder-fred-handwerker/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deag-acquires-full-ownership-of-handwerker-promotion-from-founder-fred-handwerker/ We’ve heard plenty about Suno the defendant. But what about Suno the filing party? As it grapples with high-stakes infringement complaints from the non-Warner majors, the AI music company is demanding a trove of streaming-data documents, pertaining to several DSPs, from the MLC.This newest subpoena showdown, having been heating up behind the scenes throughout 2026, quietly boiled over last week. That’s when Suno fired off a motion to compel the Mechanical Li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-in-the-non-warner-majors-copyright-suit-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-in-the-non-warner-majors-copyright-suit-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/ We’ve heard plenty about Suno the defendant. But what about Suno the filing party? As it grapples with high-stakes infringement complaints from UMG, Sony Music, and a slew of others, the AI music platform is now demanding a trove of streaming-data documents, pertaining to several DSPs, from the MLC.This newest subpoena showdown, having been heating up behind the scenes throughout 2026, quietly boiled over last week. That’s when Suno fired off a motion to com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-as-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-as-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/ We’ve heard plenty about Suno the defendant. But what about Suno the filing party? As it grapples with high-stakes infringement complaints from the non-Warner majors, the AI music company is demanding a trove of streaming-data documents, pertaining to several DSPs, from the MLC.This newest subpoena showdown, having been heating up behind the scenes throughout 2026, quietly boiled over last week. That’s when Suno fired off a motion to compel the Mechanical Li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-v-mlc-subpoena-dispute-boils-over-ai-platform-demands-years-worth-of-dsp-specific-streaming-data/ The London singer-songwriter was crowned the winner of the 2026 prize in Newcastle last night (Thursday October 22) for her second album, beating off competition from other shortlisted records by Paul McCartney, JADE, Nia Archives, Dave, Suede, Florence + The Machine, Ol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-on-the-best-birthday-present-of-her-mercury-prize-win-i-just-feel-seriously-seen/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-on-the-best-birthday-present-of-her-mercury-prize-win-i-just-feel-seriously-seen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-to-cameo-in-martin-scorseses-new-horror-film-with-leonardo-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-to-cameo-in-martin-scorseses-new-horror-film-with-leonardo-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence/ The rights to Damon Dash’s life story have been auctioned off for just $550,000, with the money set to go to his creditors amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Music mogul Damon Dash’s bankruptcy proceedings continue with the auctioning off of the rights to his life story, which sold for $550,000. That money will not go to the Roc-A-Fella co-founder but to his creditors. The trustee in charge of Dash’s bankruptcy served notice to the Florida]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550k/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550k/ The rights to Damon Dash’s life story have been auctioned off for just $550,000, with the money set to go to his creditors amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Music mogul Damon Dash’s bankruptcy proceedings continue with the auctioning off of the rights to his life story, which sold for $550,000. That money will not go to the Roc-A-Fella co-founder but to his creditors. The trustee in charge of Dash’s bankruptcy served notice to the Florida]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bankrupted-damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550000-to-satisfy-creditors/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bankrupted-damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550000-to-satisfy-creditors/ The rights to Damon Dash’s life story have been auctioned off for just $550,000, with the money set to go to his creditors amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Music mogul Damon Dash’s bankruptcy proceedings continue with the auctioning off of the rights to his life story, which sold for $550,000. That money will not go to the Roc-A-Fella co-founder but to his creditors. The trustee in charge of Dash’s bankruptcy served notice to the Florida]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bankrupt-damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550000-to-satisfy-creditors/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bankrupt-damon-dash-once-among-the-richest-of-rap-titans-auctions-off-his-life-story-for-550000-to-satisfy-creditors/ This year’s edition of the annual awards show took place at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle tonight (Thursday October 22), hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne.
Taking home the coveted statue for ‘This Music May Contain Hope’, which NME gave a five-star review and hailed as “show-stopping musical maximalism at its grandest”, beating off competition from other sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-wins-the-mercury-prize-2026-hope-is-just-something-that-we-all-need-music-is-medicine/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-wins-the-mercury-prize-2026-hope-is-just-something-that-we-all-need-music-is-medicine/ John Mayer is launching his own record label in a partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records, bringing him back to the major label fold.
John Mayer has announced the launch of his own record label, Sob Rock Records, in a partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records. Named after Mayer’s most recent album, Sob Rock Records’ announcement arrives just a day before the singer-songwriter’s upcoming single, “Tom and Jerr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-is-back-in-the-major-label-fold-with-mercury-records-deal/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-is-back-in-the-major-label-fold-with-mercury-records-deal/ A former Eminem employee has pleaded guilty to a copyright infringement charge related to the reproduction and sale of unreleased tracks by the artist.
Joseph Strange, a 48-year-old man who was formerly employed by celebrated rapper Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers), has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Michigan to a copyright infringement charge related to his role in the reproduction and sale of Eminem’s previously unreleased music.
Court documents]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-ex-employee-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-copyright-infringement-after-leaking-unreleased-tracks/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-ex-employee-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-copyright-infringement-after-leaking-unreleased-tracks/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/atlanta-rapper-shawty-dred-indicted-in-42m-federal-snap-fraud-sweep/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/atlanta-rapper-shawty-dred-indicted-in-42m-federal-snap-fraud-sweep/ AI audio company Sonilo announces an $11 million funding round led by B Capital with participation from Redpoint. The funds will help scale operations.
Sonilo, a generative audio company that builds proprietary video-native music and sound models, has announced an $11 million funding round led by B Capital, with participation from Redpoint. The company will use the funding for compute infrastructure to scale model performance, go-to-market expansion across creator and develo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/generative-audio-company-sonilo-raises-11m-in-funding-round/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/generative-audio-company-sonilo-raises-11m-in-funding-round/ AI audio company Sonilo announces an $11 million funding round led by B Capital with participation from Redpoint. The funds will help scale operations.
Sonilo, a generative audio company that builds proprietary video-native music and sound models, has announced an $11 million funding round led by B Capital, with participation from Redpoint. The company will use the funding for compute infrastructure to scale model performance, go-to-market expansion across creator and develo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/generative-ai-audio-company-sonilo-led-by-ex-tiktokers-raises-11-million/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/generative-ai-audio-company-sonilo-led-by-ex-tiktokers-raises-11-million/ The LEGO Group and Daft Punk ink a partnership that brings the iconic duo’s robot alter egos to the LEGO universe, building on the success of a fan project.
Today, the LEGO Group and EDM legends Daft Punk announced a new partnership designed to connect generations of Daft Punk and LEGO fans through products, content, and brand experiences. The deal aims to inspire and remix fandoms with the duo’s iconic robot alter egos entering the LEGO universe in a collaboration t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lego-inks-daft-punk-partnership-after-fan-inspired-project-takes-off/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lego-inks-daft-punk-partnership-after-fan-inspired-project-takes-off/ Another log on the litigation fire: Suno is now facing a nearly $200 million copyright infringement and DMCA complaint from Reservoir Media, which has also fired off a similar action against Anthropic.Richard S. Busch-repped Reservoir submitted both suits to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with Suno and Anthropic (not their execs) named as defendants.
For those who’ve been following the avalanche of infringement litigation against A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/reservoir-fires-off-infringement-and-dmca-suits-against-suno-and-anthropic-demanding-nearly-340-million-in-total-damages/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/reservoir-fires-off-infringement-and-dmca-suits-against-suno-and-anthropic-demanding-nearly-340-million-in-total-damages/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-launches-new-label-sob-rock-records/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-mayer-launches-new-label-sob-rock-records/ Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) demands answers from StubHub CEO Eric Baker amid allegations of his hedge fund making millions in reselling tickets on the platform.
California Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has demanded answers from Eric Baker, StubHub CEO and Managing Director of Andro Capital. The escalated inquiry follows allegations that Andro Capital purchases bulk tickets and resells them on Stu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/house-oversight-member-escalates-inquiry-into-stubhub-ceos-ticket-resale-hedge-fund-profit/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/house-oversight-member-escalates-inquiry-into-stubhub-ceos-ticket-resale-hedge-fund-profit/ Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) demands answers from StubHub CEO Eric Baker amid allegations of his hedge fund making millions in reselling tickets on the platform.
California Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has demanded answers from Eric Baker, StubHub CEO and Managing Director of Andro Capital. The escalated inquiry follows allegations that Andro Capital purchases bulk tickets and resells them on Stu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/congress-continues-to-demand-answers-over-stubhub-ceo-eric-bakers-ticket-resale-hedge-fund-operation/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/congress-continues-to-demand-answers-over-stubhub-ceo-eric-bakers-ticket-resale-hedge-fund-operation/ Aaron Carter’s estate has reached a settlement with two pharmacies, including Walgreens, that supplied the singer with Xanax prior to his death.
The estate of Aaron Carter has reached a settlement with Walgreens and Santa Monica Medical Plaza Pharmacy, both pharmacies that supplied the singer with Xanax prior to his drowning in 2022. The settlement addresses allegations that they supplied excessive Xanax prescriptions to Carter despi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/estate-of-aaron-carter-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-walgreens-over-xanax-over-prescription-allegations/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/estate-of-aaron-carter-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-walgreens-over-xanax-over-prescription-allegations/ Aaron Carter’s estate has reached a settlement with two pharmacies, including Walgreens, that supplied the singer with Xanax prior to his death.
The estate of Aaron Carter has reached a settlement with Walgreens and Santa Monica Medical Plaza Pharmacy, both pharmacies that supplied the singer with Xanax prior to his drowning in 2022. The settlement addresses allegations that they supplied excessive Xanax prescriptions to Carter despi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/estate-of-aaron-carter-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-walgreens/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/estate-of-aaron-carter-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-walgreens/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminems-former-employee-pleads-guilty-to-leaking-rappers-unreleased-music/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminems-former-employee-pleads-guilty-to-leaking-rappers-unreleased-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-his-essential-songs/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-his-essential-songs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-mark-grand-immortal-dictators-birthday-with-a-bang-at-hollywood-bowl/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-mark-grand-immortal-dictators-birthday-with-a-bang-at-hollywood-bowl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iamddb-on-israel-sharing-ai-video-using-her-image-without-consent-i-stand-for-humanity/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iamddb-on-israel-sharing-ai-video-using-her-image-without-consent-i-stand-for-humanity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/funk-flex-addresses-heated-altercation-with-music-executive-at-new-york-knicks-game/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/funk-flex-addresses-heated-altercation-with-music-executive-at-new-york-knicks-game/ Spotify has reported double-digit year-over-year (YoY) user growth – and subscriber-base expansions “across all regions” – for Q3 2026, when its revenue jumped 16% YoY. Meanwhile, the company’s stock (NYSE: SPOT) is up about 9% from yesterday’s close.
The streaming platform disclosed its seemingly solid third-quarter financials this morn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-stock-climbs-following-solid-q3-2026-earnings-report-including-double-digit-ad-supported-and-premium-revenue-jumps/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-stock-climbs-following-solid-q3-2026-earnings-report-including-double-digit-ad-supported-and-premium-revenue-jumps/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fleetwood-mac-set-authorized-documentary-tied-to-rumours-50th-anniversary/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fleetwood-mac-set-authorized-documentary-tied-to-rumours-50th-anniversary/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mark-ronson-celebrates-amy-winehouse-at-back-to-black-20th-anniversary-show/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mark-ronson-celebrates-amy-winehouse-at-back-to-black-20th-anniversary-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mark-ronson-jessie-reyez-corinne-bailey-rae-lead-all-star-amy-winehouse-tribute-concert/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mark-ronson-jessie-reyez-corinne-bailey-rae-lead-all-star-amy-winehouse-tribute-concert/ The singer, 86, is set to record a new take on the Bible psalm alongside Chris Eaton, who wrote his 1990 UK Christmas Number One single ‘Saviour’s Day’. It’ll likely form part of a festive album in 2027.
“I’ve never sung reggae before, but Chris is really good at it. He’s phrased it like that, so I’m learning reggae,” Richard ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cliff-richard-says-hes-learning-reggae-for-new-version-of-the-lord-is-my-shepherd-for-christmas-single/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cliff-richard-says-hes-learning-reggae-for-new-version-of-the-lord-is-my-shepherd-for-christmas-single/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-on-the-time-carl-dean-drove-dolly-parton-to-his-house/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-on-the-time-carl-dean-drove-dolly-parton-to-his-house/ Grian Chatten and co. are out on the road in support of their critically acclaimed fifth st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-kick-off-dopamine-chamber-arena-tour-in-lisbon/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-kick-off-dopamine-chamber-arena-tour-in-lisbon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-team-with-lego-for-set-based-on-classic-pyramid-stage/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-team-with-lego-for-set-based-on-classic-pyramid-stage/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-best-music-themed-halloween-costume-ideas-of-2026-are-here/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-best-music-themed-halloween-costume-ideas-of-2026-are-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-announce-first-ever-authorised-book-new-feeling-featuring-unseen-archive-material/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-announce-first-ever-authorised-book-new-feeling-featuring-unseen-archive-material/ For the Cardiff summer series, the g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kraftwerk-announce-two-huge-uk-gigs-in-run-up-to-glastonbury-2027/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kraftwerk-announce-two-huge-uk-gigs-in-run-up-to-glastonbury-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-legacy-status-leigh-anne-blasts-troll-comparing-her-solo-streams-to-little-mix-bandmate-jades/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-legacy-status-leigh-anne-blasts-troll-comparing-her-solo-streams-to-little-mix-bandmate-jades/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-shocked-to-find-ai-was-used-in-marianne-music-video/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-shocked-to-find-ai-was-used-in-marianne-music-video/ At the event, The Amy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-mark-ronson-salaam-remi-corinne-bailey-rae-jessie-reyez-and-more-celebrate-20-years-of-back-to-black-with-amy-winehouses-band-at-londons-roundhouse/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-mark-ronson-salaam-remi-corinne-bailey-rae-jessie-reyez-and-more-celebrate-20-years-of-back-to-black-with-amy-winehouses-band-at-londons-roundhouse/ READ MORE:
The Dublin rock giants released their fifth album last week (Friday October 16) – marking the follow-up to 2024’s acclaimed and Mercury-nominated ‘Romance’. Already, the album has had a huge wave of praise from fans and critics alike, particularly for tracks including the lead single ‘Marianne’, eer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grian-chatten-says-fontaines-dc-had-no-idea-ai-was-used-in-marianne-video-i-dont-condone-it/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grian-chatten-says-fontaines-dc-had-no-idea-ai-was-used-in-marianne-video-i-dont-condone-it/ Over the past decade, it has seen huge gues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/noel-gallagher-to-appear-on-final-season-of-chicken-shop-date/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/noel-gallagher-to-appear-on-final-season-of-chicken-shop-date/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-and-gwen-stefani-lead-tributes-to-country-legend-john-anderson/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-and-gwen-stefani-lead-tributes-to-country-legend-john-anderson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/happy-mondays-star-bez-says-oasis-reunion-has-given-us-a-push-as-well/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/happy-mondays-star-bez-says-oasis-reunion-has-given-us-a-push-as-well/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glastonbury-2027-coach-tickets-oversold-in-admin-error/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/glastonbury-2027-coach-tickets-oversold-in-admin-error/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-20th-anniversary-celebrated-in-style-at-the-roundhouse/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-20th-anniversary-celebrated-in-style-at-the-roundhouse/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-two-tour-dates-to-prevent-further-damage-after-losing-her-voice/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-cancels-two-tour-dates-to-prevent-further-damage-after-losing-her-voice/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cara-delevingnes-album-sounds-like-nothing-else-that-exists/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cara-delevingnes-album-sounds-like-nothing-else-that-exists/ Chaos AI, a space for music creators to collaborate, has announced a $1.4 million pre-seed fundraising round led by Bridford Group and Amuse.
Chaos AI, an app providing a “unified space” for music creators to collaborate, has announced a £1 million ($1.4 million) pre-seed fundraising round led by Bridford Group alongside leading music distribution company Amuse and a group of high-profile investors across the music industry.
Designed as a “home]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-collab-platform-chaos-secures-14m-in-startup-capital-with-amuse-among-the-backers/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-collab-platform-chaos-secures-14m-in-startup-capital-with-amuse-among-the-backers/ Chaos AI, a space for music creators to collaborate, has announced a $1.4 million pre-seed fundraising round led by Bridford Group and Amuse.
Chaos AI, an app providing a “unified space” for music creators to collaborate, has announced a £1 million ($1.4 million) pre-seed fundraising round led by Bridford Group alongside leading music distribution company Amuse and a group of high-profile investors across the music industry.
Designed as a “home]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-collab-platform-chaos-secures-14-million-in-startup-capital-with-amuse-among-the-backers/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/music-collab-platform-chaos-secures-14-million-in-startup-capital-with-amuse-among-the-backers/ Prague-based startup ArtMaster raises $2.4 million in a seed round that will go into developing AI models to help people learn musical instruments.
Prague-based startup ArtMaster has raised $2.4 million in a seed round that included investors like Warner Music Group Chief Robert Kyncl, Beat Saber founder Jaroslav Beck, Moises, and Anchor founder Nir Zicherman. The funds will go towards developing AI models that help people learn musical instruments on their ow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-music-instruction-startup-artmaster-raises-24m-with-investors-like-wmgs-robert-kyncl/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-music-instruction-startup-artmaster-raises-24m-with-investors-like-wmgs-robert-kyncl/ Country star John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member and singer of hits like “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind,” has passed away.
John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame member known for hits like “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind,” has passed away at age 71. His family reported that he died at home in Smithville, Tennessee, during his sleep on October 21.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we sha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-music-hall-of-famer-john-anderson-famous-for-hits-like-straight-tequila-night-passes-away-2/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-music-hall-of-famer-john-anderson-famous-for-hits-like-straight-tequila-night-passes-away-2/ Country star John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member and singer of hits like “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind,” has passed away.
John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame member known for hits like “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind,” has passed away at age 71. His family reported that he died at home in Smithville, Tennessee, during his sleep on October 21.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we sha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-music-hall-of-famer-john-anderson-famous-for-hits-like-straight-tequila-night-passes-away/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-music-hall-of-famer-john-anderson-famous-for-hits-like-straight-tequila-night-passes-away/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-carrie-underwood-close-dolly-parton-tribute-concert-with-i-will-always-love-you/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-carrie-underwood-close-dolly-parton-tribute-concert-with-i-will-always-love-you/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zac-brown-delivers-emotional-duet-with-dolly-parton-during-tribute-ceremony/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zac-brown-delivers-emotional-duet-with-dolly-parton-during-tribute-ceremony/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kid-cudi-to-write-direct-and-star-in-jean-michel-basquiat-biopic/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kid-cudi-to-write-direct-and-star-in-jean-michel-basquiat-biopic/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-releasing-festive-ep-holiday-things/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hilary-duff-releasing-festive-ep-holiday-things/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-singer-john-anderson-dies/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/country-singer-john-anderson-dies/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-blake-shelton-riley-green-mourn-john-anderson-this-one-really-hurts/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-blake-shelton-riley-green-mourn-john-anderson-this-one-really-hurts/ Shortly after announcing a Halloween-inspired event in California on October 30, Galaxy Corporation’s humanoid robot performance has been canceled.
Galaxy Corporation has abruptly canceled its Halloween-inspired humanoid robot performance, originally set for October 30 in Saratoga, California. The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, a representative for the company told Digital Music News. Galaxy Corporation held two s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/galaxy-corporations-halloween-inspired-dancing-robot-performance-abruptly-canceled/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/galaxy-corporations-halloween-inspired-dancing-robot-performance-abruptly-canceled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/martin-garrix-recruits-madonna-u2-ed-sheeran-for-debut-pop-album/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/martin-garrix-recruits-madonna-u2-ed-sheeran-for-debut-pop-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aaron-carter-estate-settles-with-pharmacy-over-xanax-prescriptions/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aaron-carter-estate-settles-with-pharmacy-over-xanax-prescriptions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-pays-tribute-to-dolly-parton-with-smoldering-version-of-jolene/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-pays-tribute-to-dolly-parton-with-smoldering-version-of-jolene/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-country-music-hall-of-famer-with-unmistakable-voice-dead-at-71-2/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-country-music-hall-of-famer-with-unmistakable-voice-dead-at-71-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-country-music-hall-of-famer-with-unmistakable-voice-dead-at-71/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-anderson-country-music-hall-of-famer-with-unmistakable-voice-dead-at-71/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-avery-testifies-hes-very-scared-of-ex-accused-of-murder-plot-wins-sole-custody-of-daughter/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-avery-testifies-hes-very-scared-of-ex-accused-of-murder-plot-wins-sole-custody-of-daughter/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aaron-carter-estate-reaches-settlement-with-walgreens-over-xanax-prescriptions/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aaron-carter-estate-reaches-settlement-with-walgreens-over-xanax-prescriptions/ The Chad Hugo v. Pharrell Williams legal battle just got even uglier: Now, Team Hugo is aggressively pushing back against Williams’ dismissal motion and alleged effort to “turn The Neptunes’ success into the work of only one person.”
Hugo just recently urged the court to reject Williams’ dismissal request, which arrived closer to October’s start. And as we previously broke down, the overarching courtroom confron]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chad-hugo-v-pharrell-williams-gets-even-uglier-neptunes-co-founders-clash-amid-intensifying-dismissal-dispute/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chad-hugo-v-pharrell-williams-gets-even-uglier-neptunes-co-founders-clash-amid-intensifying-dismissal-dispute/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-reunite-for-coffee-table-book-2/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-reunite-for-coffee-table-book-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-reunite-for-coffee-table-book/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/talking-heads-reunite-for-coffee-table-book/ Reservoir Media has taken a stake in the recorded catalog and all-important name, image, and likeness rights of “Feliz Navidad” singer-songwriter José Feliciano.
New York City-based Reservoir and Lares, Puerto Rico-born Feliciano disclosed their partnership agreement today. And in keeping with an established trend in the highly competitive catalog sub-sector, the investing company opted against she]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-reservoir-invests-in-feliz-navidad-singer-songwriter-jos-felicianos-recorded-catalog/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-reservoir-invests-in-feliz-navidad-singer-songwriter-jos-felicianos-recorded-catalog/ Live event sales API platform Tickitto teams up with Google to place its live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google search listings.
Tickitto, the API platform powering live-event sales for travel and tech companies, has announced a partnership with Google to place Tickitto’s live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google listings. Being available in Google Search expands Tickitto’s reach far beyond its travel partners and provides ven]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-teams-up-with-google-to-put-70k-live-events-in-search/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-teams-up-with-google-to-put-70k-live-events-in-search/ Live event sales API platform Tickitto teams up with Google to place its live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google search listings.
Tickitto, the API platform powering live-event sales for travel and tech companies, has announced a partnership with Google to place Tickitto’s live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google listings. Being available in Google Search expands Tickitto’s reach far beyond its travel partners and provides ven]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-bags-a-big-google-deal-to-put-70000-live-events-in-search/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-bags-a-big-google-deal-to-put-70000-live-events-in-search/ Live event sales API platform Tickitto teams up with Google to place its live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google search listings.
Tickitto, the API platform powering live-event sales for travel and tech companies, has announced a partnership with Google to place Tickitto’s live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google listings. Being available in Google Search expands Tickitto’s reach far beyond its travel partners and provides ven]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-bags-a-big-google-deal-70000-live-events-now-integrating-into-search/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tickitto-bags-a-big-google-deal-70000-live-events-now-integrating-into-search/ Spotify and Audi launch a next-gen native in-car app built on Google’s Android Automotive operating system, available now in select Audi models.
On Wednesday, Spotify and Audi announced the launch of a new native in-car app built using Google’s Android Automotive operating system. Launching today in select Audi models, the app runs directly using the vehicle’s infotainment system, removing the need for Bluetooth connections, phone tethering, or the use of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/car-thing-take-2-spotify-and-audi-launch-native-in-car-app-collaboration-independent-of-apples-carplay/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/car-thing-take-2-spotify-and-audi-launch-native-in-car-app-collaboration-independent-of-apples-carplay/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/meet-los-gemelos-de-sinaloa-the-twins-winning-the-msica-mexicana-game/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/meet-los-gemelos-de-sinaloa-the-twins-winning-the-msica-mexicana-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-grammy-for-producer-of-the-year-non-classical-will-go-to-the-best-storyteller/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-grammy-for-producer-of-the-year-non-classical-will-go-to-the-best-storyteller/ South Korea-based Galaxy Corporation is combining entertainment IP, AI, and humanoid robots for an upcoming Halloween-inspired event in California.
We’ve seen how successful virtual avatar-based performances can be with the massively popular ABBA Voyage in the UK, and other similar experiences are on the horizon. But can humanoid robots offer the same appeal? South Korea’s Galaxy Corporation, a global physical AI “enter-tech” company combi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-there-a-future-for-humanoid-robot-performances-south-koreas-galaxy-corporation-thinks-so/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-there-a-future-for-humanoid-robot-performances-south-koreas-galaxy-corporation-thinks-so/ Angine de Poitrine have announced an expansive global tour for 2027, including festival appearances and some of their biggest headline shows yet.
Angine de Poitrine have announced a wide-ranging global tour schedule for 2027, including top-billed festival appearances and some of their biggest headline shows thus far. The busy schedule gets underway with the microtonal cardboard duo’s eagerly awaited Australian debut, set for March 4, 2027, at Melbourne’s Fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/angine-de-poitrine-announce-epic-2027-tour-as-their-sold-out-2026-tour-resumes-next-month/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/angine-de-poitrine-announce-epic-2027-tour-as-their-sold-out-2026-tour-resumes-next-month/ Sony’s new patent fills in empty seats at virtual concerts with computer-controlled spectators to give the illusion of a full audience.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application for technology that fills empty seats with computer-controlled virtual spectators (called non-player characters or NPCs in the filing, a term familiar to video game fans). These virtual spectators resemble regular fans and, most importantly, also move like them. Sony]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soft-virtual-demand-a-new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soft-virtual-demand-a-new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/ Sony’s new patent fills in empty seats at virtual concerts with computer-controlled spectators to give the illusion of a full audience.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application for technology that fills empty seats with computer-controlled virtual spectators (called non-player characters or NPCs in the filing, a term familiar to video game fans). These virtual spectators resemble regular fans and, most importantly, also move like them. Sony aims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soft-digital-demand-a-new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soft-digital-demand-a-new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/ Sony’s new patent fills in empty seats at virtual concerts with computer-controlled spectators to give the illusion of a full audience.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application for technology that fills empty seats with computer-controlled virtual spectators (called non-player characters or NPCs in the filing, a term familiar to video game fans). These virtual spectators resemble regular fans and, most importantly, also move like them. Sony]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-sony-patent-fills-virtual-concerts-with-fake-fans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-calls-william-shatners-new-spoken-word-album-an-amazing-lesson/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brad-paisley-calls-william-shatners-new-spoken-word-album-an-amazing-lesson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seasons-greetings-hilary-duff-is-releasing-a-holiday-ep/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seasons-greetings-hilary-duff-is-releasing-a-holiday-ep/ Less than one year after overhauling Warner Chappell’s sync team, Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a wider sync-side reorganization designed to streamline operations across recorded music and publishing.
The major formally disclosed its revamped sync-department structure this morning, pointing first to the promotion of Ron Broitman to president of global sync. In the LA-based post, the Warner Music vet of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wmg-streamlines-its-global-sync-operations-across-recorded-music-and-publishing-taps-ron-broitman-to-lead-the-unified-division/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wmg-streamlines-its-global-sync-operations-across-recorded-music-and-publishing-taps-ron-broitman-to-lead-the-unified-division/ Less than one year after overhauling Warner Chappell’s sync team, Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a wider sync-side reorganization designed to streamline operations across recorded music and publishing.
The major formally disclosed its revamped sync-department structure this morning, pointing first to the promotion of Ron Broitman to president of global sync. In the LA-based post, the WMG vet of nearly 17]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wmg-streamlines-global-sync-operations-across-recorded-music-and-publishing-taps-ron-broitman-to-lead-the-unified-division/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/wmg-streamlines-global-sync-operations-across-recorded-music-and-publishing-taps-ron-broitman-to-lead-the-unified-division/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mnek-cancels-tour-due-to-overambitious-planning/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mnek-cancels-tour-due-to-overambitious-planning/ Featuring the recently]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chvrches-announce-first-album-in-nearly-six-years-all-the-kings-men-along-with-2027-uk-ireland-and-north-america-tour/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chvrches-announce-first-album-in-nearly-six-years-all-the-kings-men-along-with-2027-uk-ireland-and-north-america-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/angine-de-poitrine-announce-huge-2027-world-tour-including-halifax-and-london-dates-around-glastonbury/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/angine-de-poitrine-announce-huge-2027-world-tour-including-halifax-and-london-dates-around-glastonbury/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/gofundme-launched-for-they-are-gutting-a-body-of-waters-douglas-dulgarian-for-cancer-treatment/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/gofundme-launched-for-they-are-gutting-a-body-of-waters-douglas-dulgarian-for-cancer-treatment/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/martin-garrix-set-to-release-debut-album-13-years-in-the-making/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/martin-garrix-set-to-release-debut-album-13-years-in-the-making/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alice-cooper-tops-sunday-times-bestseller-list-with-new-memoir-devil-on-my-shoulder/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alice-cooper-tops-sunday-times-bestseller-list-with-new-memoir-devil-on-my-shoulder/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beck-regrets-turning-down-zoolander-character-that-went-to-davie-bowie/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beck-regrets-turning-down-zoolander-character-that-went-to-davie-bowie/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beck-regrets-turning-down-zoolander-character-that-went-to-david-bowie/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/beck-regrets-turning-down-zoolander-character-that-went-to-david-bowie/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sharon-osbourne-says-back-to-the-beginning-was-a-celebration-of-people-who-have-been-considered-the-bastards-of-the-music-industry-for-so-long/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sharon-osbourne-says-back-to-the-beginning-was-a-celebration-of-people-who-have-been-considered-the-bastards-of-the-music-industry-for-so-long/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-payne-said-one-direction-years-were-the-best-time-he-ever-had-reveals-soulidified/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-payne-said-one-direction-years-were-the-best-time-he-ever-had-reveals-soulidified/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-reportedly-turned-down-gta-6-soundtrack-offer-before-justice-said-yes/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/daft-punk-reportedly-turned-down-gta-6-soundtrack-offer-before-justice-said-yes/ The clip in question was allegedly posted on Israel’s official social media pages last week (Thursday October 15), and showed a woman reciting lyrics including: “Colonisers? Say the name. Jews from Judea, it’s in the damn name” (via MixMag).
The post has now been deleted. Outlets including Manchester Evening News have reported that the video was AI-gene]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iamddb-hits-back-at-israeli-government-stealing-her-identity-by-using-ai-generated-version-of-her-likeness/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iamddb-hits-back-at-israeli-government-stealing-her-identity-by-using-ai-generated-version-of-her-likeness/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sing-me-something-new-liam-gallagher-sends-fans-into-a-frenzy-after-hinting-oasis-have-a-new-album-on-the-way/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sing-me-something-new-liam-gallagher-sends-fans-into-a-frenzy-after-hinting-oasis-have-a-new-album-on-the-way/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allen-admits-to-using-sex-toys-to-relax-and-unwind-on-tour/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allen-admits-to-using-sex-toys-to-relax-and-unwind-on-tour/ Prague-based startup ArtMaster raises $2.4 million in a seed round that will go into developing AI models to help people learn musical instruments.
Prague-based startup ArtMaster has raised $2.4 million in a seed round that included investors like Warner Music Group Chief Robert Kyncl, Beat Saber founder Jaroslav Beck, Moises, and Anchor founder Nir Zicherman. The funds will go towards developing AI models that help people learn musical instruments on their ow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-music-instruction-startup-artmaster-just-raised-24-million-with-wmg-chief-robert-kyncl-among-the-backers/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ai-music-instruction-startup-artmaster-just-raised-24-million-with-wmg-chief-robert-kyncl-among-the-backers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hayley-williams-defends-fontaines-dcs-dopamine-chamber-against-guys-on-the-internet-who-cant-accept-band-are-multi-faceted-and-stylistically-versatile/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hayley-williams-defends-fontaines-dcs-dopamine-chamber-against-guys-on-the-internet-who-cant-accept-band-are-multi-faceted-and-stylistically-versatile/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-to-curate-meltdown-2027-as-southbank-centre-launches-nationwide-hometown-meltdown/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-to-curate-meltdown-2027-as-southbank-centre-launches-nationwide-hometown-meltdown/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-jokes-rihanna-gave-him-hell-after-he-revealed-shes-making-new-music/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-jokes-rihanna-gave-him-hell-after-he-revealed-shes-making-new-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-jokes-rihanna-gave-him-hell-after-he-revealed-shersquos-making-new-music/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-jokes-rihanna-gave-him-hell-after-he-revealed-shersquos-making-new-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-announces-uk-and-ireland-proper-massive-stadium-tour-for-summer-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-announces-uk-and-ireland-proper-massive-stadium-tour-for-summer-2027/ Hive secures a $27 million investment from Frontier Growth to scale its marketing platform built for live events.
Hive, the event marketing platform built for the live events industry, has announced a $27 million Series B from Frontier Growth. The capital will accelerate Hive’s product roadmap, deepen its ticketing and data integration, and expand its presence across the live events market globally.
Founded in 2014 by Ian Roberts and Patrick Hannigan, Hive is a Y Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-marketing-platform-hive-secures-27-million-investment/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-marketing-platform-hive-secures-27-million-investment/ Hive secures a $27 million investment from Frontier Growth to scale its marketing platform built for live events that has already served 1,600+ venues.
Hive, the event marketing platform built for the live events industry, has announced a $27 million Series B from Frontier Growth. The capital will accelerate Hive’s product roadmap, deepen its ticketing and data integration, and expand its presence across the live events market globally.
Founded in 2014 by Ian Ro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/27m-investment-in-hive-the-marketing-platform-behind-1b-plus-in-customer-ticket-sales/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/27m-investment-in-hive-the-marketing-platform-behind-1b-plus-in-customer-ticket-sales/ Hive secures a $27 million investment from Frontier Growth to scale its marketing platform built for live events.
Hive, the event marketing platform built for the live events industry, has announced a $27 million Series B from Frontier Growth. The capital will accelerate Hive’s product roadmap, deepen its ticketing and data integration, and expand its presence across the live events market globally.
Founded in 2014 by Ian Roberts and Patrick Hannigan, Hive is a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/27-million-investment-in-hive-the-marketing-platform-behind-1b-plus-in-customer-ticket-sales/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/27-million-investment-in-hive-the-marketing-platform-behind-1b-plus-in-customer-ticket-sales/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allen-forced-to-cancel-first-new-zealand-gig-in-seven-years-absolutely-gutted/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allen-forced-to-cancel-first-new-zealand-gig-in-seven-years-absolutely-gutted/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-tour-date-at-last-minute-as-she-is-fighting-sickness/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-tour-date-at-last-minute-as-she-is-fighting-sickness/ Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has been the organizer behind the Super Bowl halftime show for years, and now it may choose Jay-Z himself to headline in 2027.
Jay-Z has had a banger of a year, commemorating the 30th anniversary of his debut album and the 25th anniversary of his iconic The Blueprint. He sold out every stop of his anniversary concert series, including three nights at Yankee Stadium, back-to-back nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a stop at Stade de France, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-jay-z-be-the-next-superbowl-halftime-headliner/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-jay-z-be-the-next-superbowl-halftime-headliner/ Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has been the organizer behind the Super Bowl halftime show for years. Now, the scuttlebutt suggests that Jay-Z may choose himself to headline in 2027.
Jay-Z has had a banger of a year, commemorating the 30th anniversary of his debut album and the 25th anniversary of his iconic The Blueprint. He sold out every stop of his anniversary concert series, including three nights at Yankee Stadium, back-to-back nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a sto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-jay-z-picking-jay-z-as-the-next-superbowl-halftime-headliner/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-jay-z-picking-jay-z-as-the-next-superbowl-halftime-headliner/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-show-due-to-illness-completely-lost-my-voice/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-show-due-to-illness-completely-lost-my-voice/ As its financial shortfall forces the suspension of performances and programs, the Phoenix Symphony’s board works toward building a long-term financial foundation.
On Tuesday, the Phoenix Symphony announced that it will suspend operations following its scheduled performance on Sunday, November 1. The Symphony will suspend the remaining 2026-27 performances and programs until further notice, and musicians will face layoffs starting Monday, Nov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoenix-symphony-to-suspend-their-2026-27-season-due-to-financial-strain/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoenix-symphony-to-suspend-their-2026-27-season-due-to-financial-strain/ As its financial shortfall forces the suspension of performances and programs, the Phoenix Symphony’s board works toward building a long-term financial foundation.
On Tuesday, the Phoenix Symphony announced that it will suspend operations following its scheduled performance on Sunday, November 1. The Symphony will suspend the remaining 2026-27 performances and programs until further notice, and musicians will face layoffs starting Monday, Nov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoenix-symphony-to-suspend-2026-27-season-following-november-1-performance/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoenix-symphony-to-suspend-2026-27-season-following-november-1-performance/ Sync licensing platform MAIA Universe secures partnerships with major rightsholders and the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society.
MAIA Universe, the Stockholm- and London-based sync licensing platform already backed by industry titans, has announced its latest partnerships with major rightsholders and the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) “enhanced operating model.”
The platform currently holds agreements with over 200 labe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/maia-universe-secures-major-label-partnerships-and-a-strategic-investment-from-bjorn-ulvaeus/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/maia-universe-secures-major-label-partnerships-and-a-strategic-investment-from-bjorn-ulvaeus/ All SoundExchange can do is wait in its cases against Sonos and SiriusXM, as the latter lingers in appeals, halting proceedings in the former.
After collection agency SoundExchange attempted to sue SiriusXM over unpaid royalties, the case was dismissed when the court determined that SoundExchange lacked the legal standing to sue companies over royalties. The collection agency is appealing that decision, but doing so has also halted SoundExchange’s similar law]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soundexchanges-lawsuit-against-sonos-gets-put-on-ice-as-appeal-against-siriusxm-lingers-on/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soundexchanges-lawsuit-against-sonos-gets-put-on-ice-as-appeal-against-siriusxm-lingers-on/ Why building a music career depends less on reach than on return.
The music business has become very good at giving artists numbers. Monthly listeners. Followers. Views. Streams. Impressions. Subscribers. We watch them because they are visible, measurable and easy to compare. When they go up, it feels like progress. When they go down, it can feel like something is wrong.
But those numbers don’t always tell us whether an artist is act]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fans-the-2-that-matter/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fans-the-2-that-matter/ Today in social media copyright complaints: A pair of infringement actions against Kroger and LG, which allegedly incorporated a protected track into TikTok videos without authorization.
Georgia-based singer-songwriter Matt Hobbs, the creator of Puppy Songs, submitted the lawsuits to a California federal court yesterday. Puppy Songs, for its part, is billed as “a collection of nearly 200 original songs that tell stories about lif]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/today-in-social-media-infringement-cases-lg-and-kroger-sued-for-allegedly-using-viral-track-cheese-tax-in-tiktok-videos/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/today-in-social-media-infringement-cases-lg-and-kroger-sued-for-allegedly-using-viral-track-cheese-tax-in-tiktok-videos/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/singer-jack-avery-faces-off-in-court-with-influencer-ex-accused-of-dark-web-plot-to-kill-him-2/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/singer-jack-avery-faces-off-in-court-with-influencer-ex-accused-of-dark-web-plot-to-kill-him-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/singer-jack-avery-faces-off-in-court-with-influencer-ex-accused-of-dark-web-plot-to-kill-him/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/singer-jack-avery-faces-off-in-court-with-influencer-ex-accused-of-dark-web-plot-to-kill-him/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-show-in-arizona-due-completely-lost-my-voice/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-show-in-arizona-due-completely-lost-my-voice/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-show-in-arizona-completely-lost-my-voice/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/charli-xcx-cancels-music-fashion-film-show-in-arizona-completely-lost-my-voice/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sia-granted-primary-physical-custody-of-toddler-son/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sia-granted-primary-physical-custody-of-toddler-son/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show-report/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jay-z-to-headline-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show-report/ Spotify the human artistry advocate? A year and change after kicking off an AI audio crackdown, the DSP says it’s booted north of 50 million total “slop and spam tracks” from recommendations while also axing another 75 million uploads altogether.The platform pointed to these and other figures in a brief blog post entitled “One Year In: Putting Human Artistry First on Spotify.” And that title certainly aligns with the tone of the update,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotifys-ai-generated-slop-crackdown-continues-dsp-says-its-booted-over-50-million-machine-generated-tracks-from-recommendations-during-2026/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotifys-ai-generated-slop-crackdown-continues-dsp-says-its-booted-over-50-million-machine-generated-tracks-from-recommendations-during-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patrick-droney-is-in-pursuit-of-the-present/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/patrick-droney-is-in-pursuit-of-the-present/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beatles-story-exhibit-is-getting-a-bigger-and-better-showcase-in-liverpool/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beatles-story-exhibit-is-getting-a-bigger-and-better-showcase-in-liverpool/ Mariah Carey emerges victorious in her five-year legal battle against her brother Morgan, who sued her for defamation over her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.
Mariah Carey’s brother Morgan previously sued the superstar in 2021 over her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, alleging she had damaged his reputation by depicting him as a violent man and occasional drug dealer. Now, a New York State Supreme Court Justice has dismissed the ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-triumphant-in-20m-legal-battle-with-her-brother/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-triumphant-in-20m-legal-battle-with-her-brother/ Mariah Carey emerges victorious in her five-year legal battle against her brother Morgan, who sued her for defamation over her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.
Mariah Carey’s brother Morgan previously sued the superstar in 2021 over her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, alleging she had damaged his reputation by depicting him as a violent man and occasional drug dealer. Now, a New York State Supreme Court Justice has dismissed the ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-triumphant-in-20-million-long-running-defamation-battle-with-her-brother/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-triumphant-in-20-million-long-running-defamation-battle-with-her-brother/ Spotify’s latest move to ensure members of Family plans live in the same household employs scanning a QR code, or users can be locked out for a year.
Spotify has always intended its Premium Family plans to be used by people living together, but subscribers have often tried splitting the cost with friends or relatives who don’t live in the same location. To prevent this, Spotify has tried multiple methods to ensure that members of its Family plans ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotifys-family-plans-insist-everyone-live-in-the-same-household-verified-by-qr-code-or-theyll-lock-you-out-for-a-year/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotifys-family-plans-insist-everyone-live-in-the-same-household-verified-by-qr-code-or-theyll-lock-you-out-for-a-year/ Spotify’s latest move to ensure members of Family plans live in the same household employs scanning a QR code, or users can be locked out for a year.
Spotify has always intended its Premium Family plans to be used by people living together, but subscribers have often tried splitting the cost with friends or relatives who don’t live in the same location. To prevent this, Spotify has tried multiple methods to ensure that members of its Family plans ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-isnt-messing-around-streamer-insists-family-plan-subscribers-live-in-the-same-household-or-face-year-long-lockouts/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-isnt-messing-around-streamer-insists-family-plan-subscribers-live-in-the-same-household-or-face-year-long-lockouts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-infamous-stringdusters-are-out-to-prove-that-bluegrass-is-the-new-rock-amp-roll/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-infamous-stringdusters-are-out-to-prove-that-bluegrass-is-the-new-rock-amp-roll/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bill-kreutzmann-plans-a-very-grateful-thanksgiving-in-hawaii/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bill-kreutzmann-plans-a-very-grateful-thanksgiving-in-hawaii/ Believe and Spotify have just inked a licensing agreement for Spotify’s upcoming AI remix ‘tool,’ one that will allow fans to create remixes of songs from participating artists.
Believe and Spotify have signed a licensing agreement for Spotify’s upcoming tool, allowing Believe and TuneCore’s participating artists and labels to benefit from new creative and revenue opportunities, while enabling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/believe-joins-umg-kobalt-and-merlin-as-spotify-ai-remix-content-partners/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/believe-joins-umg-kobalt-and-merlin-as-spotify-ai-remix-content-partners/ Believe and Spotify sign a licensing agreement for Spotify’s upcoming tool, allowing for fans to create remixes of songs from participating artists.
Believe and Spotify have signed a licensing agreement for Spotify’s upcoming tool, allowing Believe and TuneCore’s participating artists and labels to benefit from new creative and revenue opportunities, while enabling fans to create remixes of their songs.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/believe-and-spotify-partner-to-unlock-new-opportunities-for-artists-through-licensed-fan-remixes-and-covers/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/believe-and-spotify-partner-to-unlock-new-opportunities-for-artists-through-licensed-fan-remixes-and-covers/ As well as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-announced-as-southbanks-meltdown-2027-curator-with-special-guests-to-curate-hometown-grassroots-events-across-the-uk/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-announced-as-southbanks-meltdown-2027-curator-with-special-guests-to-curate-hometown-grassroots-events-across-the-uk/ As well as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-announced-as-southbanks-meltdown-2027-curator-with-special-guests-announced-for-hometown-grassroots-events-across-the-uk/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-announced-as-southbanks-meltdown-2027-curator-with-special-guests-announced-for-hometown-grassroots-events-across-the-uk/ A federal judge has ordered Meta to disclose the names of the employees who made or authorized the decision to obtain IP via shadow libraries including Anna’s Archive and LibGen.Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson finalized that noteworthy order yesterday, when addressing several discovery disputes in the multifaceted legal battle. Said battle now consists of five jointly managed complaints accusing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-orders-meta-to-identify-the-employees-who-authorized-shadow-library-piracy-including-everyone-in-the-group-who-participated-in-making-that-decision/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-orders-meta-to-identify-the-employees-who-authorized-shadow-library-piracy-including-everyone-in-the-group-who-participated-in-making-that-decision/ A federal judge has ordered Meta to disclose the names of the employees who made or authorized the decision to obtain IP via shadow libraries including Anna’s Archive and LibGen.Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson finalized that noteworthy order yesterday, when addressing several discovery disputes in the multifaceted legal battle. Said battle now consists of five jointly managed complaints accusing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-orders-meta-to-identify-the-employees-who-authorized-shadow-library-piracy-including-everyone-in-the-group-or-team-who-participated-in-making-that-decision/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-orders-meta-to-identify-the-employees-who-authorized-shadow-library-piracy-including-everyone-in-the-group-or-team-who-participated-in-making-that-decision/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-removes-75-million-songs-identified-as-ai-generated-slop-or-spam/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-removes-75-million-songs-identified-as-ai-generated-slop-or-spam/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/human-made-human-paid-the-largest-us-musicians-union-is-demanding-ai-protections/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/human-made-human-paid-the-largest-us-musicians-union-is-demanding-ai-protections/ Speaking in Parliament last night (Monday October 19), MPs, industry leaders and artists opened up about the importance of securing the funding, and argued that in “these very challenging times” we “simply can’t lose our creative ambition”.READ MORE: UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/industry-leaders-call-for-backing-for-our-bbc-our-music-campaign-we-cannot-solely-provide-goodwill-in-order-to-secure-the-beauty-of-music/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/industry-leaders-call-for-backing-for-our-bbc-our-music-campaign-we-cannot-solely-provide-goodwill-in-order-to-secure-the-beauty-of-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/emmylou-harris-elvis-costello-the-black-crowes-and-more-to-play-gram-parsons-tribute-concert/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/emmylou-harris-elvis-costello-the-black-crowes-and-more-to-play-gram-parsons-tribute-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/emmylou-harris-elvis-costello-black-crowes-and-more-to-play-gram-parsons-tribute-concert/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/emmylou-harris-elvis-costello-black-crowes-and-more-to-play-gram-parsons-tribute-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beatles-story-apple-corps-announce-huge-new-immersive-fan-experience-in-liverpool/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beatles-story-apple-corps-announce-huge-new-immersive-fan-experience-in-liverpool/ Due for release on Friday February 26, 2027, ‘Life Of Me And You’ is the guitarist’s first record released under his own name away from Manchester indie royalty Doves, Sub Sub, and Black Rivers, the band he formed in 2012 with his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doves-jez-williams-talks-debut-solo-album-life-of-me-and-you-it-feels-like-destiny-is-coming-to-its-starting-point/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doves-jez-williams-talks-debut-solo-album-life-of-me-and-you-it-feels-like-destiny-is-coming-to-its-starting-point/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-surprise-release-breezy-new-single-who-you-callin-crazy/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-surprise-release-breezy-new-single-who-you-callin-crazy/ New York-headquartered Too Lost Music Group has entered into a definitive agreement with Xelon Entertainment, the long-running independent distributor with operations across APAC and the United Kingdom. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, with both parties expecting the deal to close by the end of 2026.
This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Too Lost.
Xelon was founded almost 20 years ago by Ashley Gay, and it has grown into one of the most est]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-music-group-strikes-deal-with-xelon-entertainmentexpanding-apac-footprint/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-music-group-strikes-deal-with-xelon-entertainmentexpanding-apac-footprint/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-best-rap-album-nominees-may-not-be-the-usual-suspects/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-best-rap-album-nominees-may-not-be-the-usual-suspects/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-share-new-single-who-you-callin-crazy/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-share-new-single-who-you-callin-crazy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-daddy-yankee-and-silvana-estrada-to-perform-at-2026-latin-grammys/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-daddy-yankee-and-silvana-estrada-to-perform-at-2026-latin-grammys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-give-update-after-tour-bus-is-engulfed-in-flames/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-give-update-after-tour-bus-is-engulfed-in-flames/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alex-warren-and-megan-moroney-want-to-share-it-all/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alex-warren-and-megan-moroney-want-to-share-it-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/league-of-legends-k-pop-virtual-group-kda-returns-without-madison-beer/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/league-of-legends-k-pop-virtual-group-kda-returns-without-madison-beer/ Performances on the night will come from 10 artists on this year’s 12-al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mercury-prize-2026-here-are-the-bookies-odds-for-who-will-win/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mercury-prize-2026-here-are-the-bookies-odds-for-who-will-win/ The f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jaafar-jackson-on-cut-third-act-of-michael-that-tackled-child-abuse-allegations/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jaafar-jackson-on-cut-third-act-of-michael-that-tackled-child-abuse-allegations/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kpop-demon-hunters-star-ejae-weds-samuel-kim/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kpop-demon-hunters-star-ejae-weds-samuel-kim/ There are six pieces in the new collection, and one of which is a pale blue polka dot Butt P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allens-polka-dot-butt-plug-is-now-for-sale-in-her-new-line-of-sex-toys/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lily-allens-polka-dot-butt-plug-is-now-for-sale-in-her-new-line-of-sex-toys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/that-would-be-torture-rosalampiacutea-cant-bear-to-listen-back-to-her-albums/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/that-would-be-torture-rosalampiacutea-cant-bear-to-listen-back-to-her-albums/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lady-gaga-hints-fans-wont-have-long-to-wait-for-first-album-post-baby/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lady-gaga-hints-fans-wont-have-long-to-wait-for-first-album-post-baby/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-sam-fender-shared-the-locations-of-his-2027-uk-stadium-tour/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/has-sam-fender-shared-the-locations-of-his-2027-uk-stadium-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rick-wakeman-premieres-echoes-from-black-holes-at-starmus-viii/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rick-wakeman-premieres-echoes-from-black-holes-at-starmus-viii/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-fights-back-tears-as-hes-inducted-into-country-music-hall-of-fame-im-going-to-cry/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tim-mcgraw-fights-back-tears-as-hes-inducted-into-country-music-hall-of-fame-im-going-to-cry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-blasts-greedy-music-executive-for-stifling-creativity/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cyndi-lauper-blasts-greedy-music-executive-for-stifling-creativity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-bs-tiny-desk-performance-is-a-masterclass-in-excellence/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-bs-tiny-desk-performance-is-a-masterclass-in-excellence/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-bs-tiny-desk-performance-is-a-master-class-in-excellence/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-bs-tiny-desk-performance-is-a-master-class-in-excellence/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-tour-bus-catches-fire/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-tour-bus-catches-fire/ Round Group secures a $5.3 million investment from Foresight Group to further its marketing expansion across short-form user-generated content.
Leading regional private equity and asset investment manager Foresight Group has announced a £4 million ($5.3 million) investment into Round Group, a leading tech-enabled digital agency for the global music, entertainment, and consumer brands sector.
Formed in London in 2019, Round specializes in delivering]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/round-group-rallies-53m-for-short-form-entertainment-focused-marketing-expansion/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/round-group-rallies-53m-for-short-form-entertainment-focused-marketing-expansion/ Round Group secures a $5.3 million investment from Foresight Group to further its marketing expansion across short-form user-generated content.
Leading regional private equity and asset investment manager Foresight Group has announced a £4 million ($5.3 million) investment into Round Group, a leading tech-enabled digital agency for the global music, entertainment, and consumer brands sector.
Formed in London in 2019, Round specializes in delivering]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/round-group-rallies-53-million-for-short-form-entertainment-focused-marketing-expansion/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/round-group-rallies-53-million-for-short-form-entertainment-focused-marketing-expansion/ Amy Helm files a countersuit against Levon Helm Studios’ remaining shareholders, including musician Brian Parillo and Amy’s stepmother.
The fight for control over Levon Helm Studios in upstate New York continues as the late singer’s daughter, Amy Helm, has filed a complaint against the venue’s other remaining shareholders, including musician Brian Parillo and Amy’s stepmother Sandra. The complaint asserts that the abrupt t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/levon-helm-studios-battle-rages-on-as-daughter-files-complaint-against-shareholders/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/levon-helm-studios-battle-rages-on-as-daughter-files-complaint-against-shareholders/ The Supreme Court didn’t rewrite copyright law. It left standing a decision that could threaten decades of international publishing revenue — and the music industry’s biggest players aren’t happy.
The marble columns. The dark wood benches. The nine imposing chairs behind the bench. Inside the United States Supreme Court, everything is designed to project authority, permanence, and the weight of history. This is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-supreme-court-just-threw-a-wrench-into-the-music-industrys-copyright-cash-machine/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-supreme-court-just-threw-a-wrench-into-the-music-industrys-copyright-cash-machine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-defeats-brothers-defamation-lawsuit/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-defeats-brothers-defamation-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/b-52s-honoured-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/b-52s-honoured-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-safe-after-tour-bus-catches-fire-on-california-highway/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/muna-safe-after-tour-bus-catches-fire-on-california-highway/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-beats-brothers-20-million-defamation-lawsuit-over-tell-all-memoir/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mariah-carey-beats-brothers-20-million-defamation-lawsuit-over-tell-all-memoir/ One marathon legal battle later, the Supreme Court has decided against reviewing the landmark precedent at the center of BMG v. Vetter, and organizations including the Songwriters Guild of America are touting the development as a major victory for songwriters.Said development hit the appropriate docket today, when the nation’s highest court indicated that it lacks a quorum and, in doing so, upheld the appellate court’s prior ruli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/supreme-court-decides-against-hearing-the-critical-bmg-v-vetter-copyright-recapture-case-thrilled-songwriters-guild-of-america-applauds-the-victory-for-americas-music-creators/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/supreme-court-decides-against-hearing-the-critical-bmg-v-vetter-copyright-recapture-case-thrilled-songwriters-guild-of-america-applauds-the-victory-for-americas-music-creators/ One marathon legal battle later, the Supreme Court has decided against reviewing the landmark precedent at the center of BMG v. Vetter, and organizations including the Songwriters Guild of America are touting the development as a major victory for songwriters.Said development hit the appropriate docket today, when the nation’s highest court indicated that it lacks a quorum and, in doing so, upheld the appellate court’s prior ruli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/supreme-court-decides-against-hearing-bmg-v-vetter-copyright-recapture-case-thrilled-songwriters-guild-of-america-applauds-the-victory-for-americas-music-creators/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/supreme-court-decides-against-hearing-bmg-v-vetter-copyright-recapture-case-thrilled-songwriters-guild-of-america-applauds-the-victory-for-americas-music-creators/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justin-biebers-ex-sahara-ray-dead-at-34/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justin-biebers-ex-sahara-ray-dead-at-34/ On top of aggressively pushing to learn DistroKid’s AI release volume, Universal Music and Sony Music are now demanding that Suno investor Lightspeed testify and provide a trove of documents concerning the platform’s training and more.
That subpoena sub-dispute quietly boiled over one month ago, when Lightspeed Venture Partners, which has backed Suno during its Series B, C, and D raises alike, filed a motion to quash. And the litigating majors just recentl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/universal-music-and-sony-music-tighten-the-screws-on-suno-investor-lightspeed-demanding-docs-about-the-platforms-training-data-impact-on-the-music-industry-and-more/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/universal-music-and-sony-music-tighten-the-screws-on-suno-investor-lightspeed-demanding-docs-about-the-platforms-training-data-impact-on-the-music-industry-and-more/ Stingray unveils two new radio streaming apps exclusively for drivers of select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the US and Canada.
Stingray, a world leader in connected streaming media, has announced the launch of the Ford Streaming Radio and Lincoln Streaming Radio apps. Powered by Stingray, these new co-branded applications are rolling out now exclusively to the dashboard of select Ford and Lincoln vehicles for drivers in the United States and Canada.
The apps will be a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/stingray-unveils-ford-streaming-radio-and-lincoln-streaming-radio-apps/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/stingray-unveils-ford-streaming-radio-and-lincoln-streaming-radio-apps/ The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers officially launched the Raise the Bar campaign, targeting predatory venue practices for working musicians.
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) has launched the Raise the Bar campaign, an initiative first announced earlier this year seeking to reform working conditions for touring musicians by addressing so-called predatory venue practices. Approximately 70 venues across the United St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umaw-launches-the-raise-the-bar-initiative-to-reform-working-conditions-for-touring-musicians-2/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umaw-launches-the-raise-the-bar-initiative-to-reform-working-conditions-for-touring-musicians-2/ The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers officially launched the Raise the Bar campaign, targeting predatory venue practices for working musicians.
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) has launched the Raise the Bar campaign, an initiative first announced earlier this year seeking to reform working conditions for touring musicians by addressing so-called predatory venue practices. Approximately 70 venues across the United St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umaw-launches-the-raise-the-bar-initiative-to-reform-working-conditions-for-touring-musicians/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/umaw-launches-the-raise-the-bar-initiative-to-reform-working-conditions-for-touring-musicians/ The global trade body ICMP warns that AI training may lead to the dilution of Australian copyright laws, effectively “legitimizing larceny.”
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TPG’s Musixmatch reached out with word of the acquisition, its first since arriving on the scene 16 years ago. While the company opted against divulging the transaction’s price-tag particulars, it did note that Tikehau Capital, having “secured senior financing to sup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/musixmatch-acquires-songdex-owner-music-reports-says-its-transforming-into-a-full-stack-rights-and-royalties-platform/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/musixmatch-acquires-songdex-owner-music-reports-says-its-transforming-into-a-full-stack-rights-and-royalties-platform/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-amy-helm-lawsuit-claims-she-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studios-in-illegal-takeover/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-amy-helm-lawsuit-claims-she-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studios-in-illegal-takeover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-helm-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studios-in-illegal-takeover-new-lawsuit-claims/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-helm-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studios-in-illegal-takeover-new-lawsuit-claims/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-helm-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studio-in-illegal-takeover-new-lawsuit-claims/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/amy-helm-was-ousted-from-levon-helm-studio-in-illegal-takeover-new-lawsuit-claims/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-raincoats-x-ray-spex-and-slits-members-salute-poly-styrene-at-london-punk-festival/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-raincoats-x-ray-spex-and-slits-members-salute-poly-styrene-at-london-punk-festival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sleaford-mods-share-the-demise-of-planet-x-expanded-edition-with-nine-unreleased-songs/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sleaford-mods-share-the-demise-of-planet-x-expanded-edition-with-nine-unreleased-songs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-brandon-flowers-cover-the-corals-classic-dreaming-of-you-and-debut-new-song-a-good-man-is-hard-to-find-in-bristol/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-brandon-flowers-cover-the-corals-classic-dreaming-of-you-and-debut-new-song-a-good-man-is-hard-to-find-in-bristol/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/busta-rhymes-wants-j-dilla-to-get-his-flowers/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/busta-rhymes-wants-j-dilla-to-get-his-flowers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/50-years-ago-today-paul-mccartney-wraps-up-the-greatest-tour-of-his-post-beatles-career/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/50-years-ago-today-paul-mccartney-wraps-up-the-greatest-tour-of-his-post-beatles-career/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langleys-dandelion-is-frontrunner-for-2027-grammys-best-contemporary-country-album/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langleys-dandelion-is-frontrunner-for-2027-grammys-best-contemporary-country-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langleys-dandelion-is-front-runner-for-2027-grammys-best-contemporary-country-album/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langleys-dandelion-is-front-runner-for-2027-grammys-best-contemporary-country-album/ Materia Music is turning 10, and the timing is hard to beat. A decade ago, original game soundtracks rarely made it past the game itself. Now the company behind Deltarune’s music has a #3 placement on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart.
This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Materia Music.
Materia Music, the Seattle-based independent label and publisher specializing in original video game music, marks its 10th anniversary this year. The mile]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/materia-music-turns-10-as-deltarune-lands-at-3-on-billboards-soundtracks-chart/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/materia-music-turns-10-as-deltarune-lands-at-3-on-billboards-soundtracks-chart/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-national-joined-by-richard-reed-parry-and-play-90-mile-water-wall-for-first-time-since-2014-at-first-full-gig-in-two-years/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-national-joined-by-richard-reed-parry-and-play-90-mile-water-wall-for-first-time-since-2014-at-first-full-gig-in-two-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/post-malone-issues-apology-to-fans-over-lengthy-wait-for-new-album/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/post-malone-issues-apology-to-fans-over-lengthy-wait-for-new-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/matt-heafy-admits-he-came-close-to-quitting-trivium-last-year/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/matt-heafy-admits-he-came-close-to-quitting-trivium-last-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/starmus-viii-explodes-into-life-with-eclectic-opening-concert/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/starmus-viii-explodes-into-life-with-eclectic-opening-concert/ The slot comes after Jon Bon Jovi and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bon-jovi-announced-as-first-headliner-for-bst-hyde-park-2027/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bon-jovi-announced-as-first-headliner-for-bst-hyde-park-2027/ The first leg of the ongoing 82-date tour saw Styles visi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-together-together-tour-documentary-coming-to-cinemas/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-together-together-tour-documentary-coming-to-cinemas/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-hits-back-at-criticism-of-first-hollywood-bowl-show/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-hits-back-at-criticism-of-first-hollywood-bowl-show/ The show will celebrate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-cribs-announce-special-homecoming-show-celebrating-20-years-of-mens-needs-womens-needs-whatever-with-forward-russia/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-cribs-announce-special-homecoming-show-celebrating-20-years-of-mens-needs-womens-needs-whatever-with-forward-russia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-shuts-down-clickbait-claim-she-wasnrsquot-fully-present-during-hollywood-bowl-comeback/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-shuts-down-clickbait-claim-she-wasnrsquot-fully-present-during-hollywood-bowl-comeback/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-concerts-being-filmed-for-special-documentary/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-concerts-being-filmed-for-special-documentary/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-red-hot-chili-peppers-play-classic-hillel-slovak-era-songs-for-first-time-in-decades-at-hollywood-charity-show/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-red-hot-chili-peppers-play-classic-hillel-slovak-era-songs-for-first-time-in-decades-at-hollywood-charity-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/radio-free-alice-shout-out-their-melbourne-friends-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/radio-free-alice-shout-out-their-melbourne-friends-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-responds-to-criticism-of-hollywood-bowl-show-i-am-fully-present/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-responds-to-criticism-of-hollywood-bowl-show-i-am-fully-present/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-could-release-new-confessions-ii-songs/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-could-release-new-confessions-ii-songs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chase-and-status-call-out-systemic-issues-with-uk-music-scene/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chase-and-status-call-out-systemic-issues-with-uk-music-scene/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/selena-gomez-admits-vaping-nicotine-has-changed-her-voice/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/selena-gomez-admits-vaping-nicotine-has-changed-her-voice/ Cordae is getting sued for $25 million over allegedly violating an exclusive recording agreement with his forthcoming Anderson .Paak collaboration project, Heavy is the Crown.
Florida-based label MMMG Inc. has slapped rapper Cordae with a $25 million lawsuit for allegedly violating a 2018 exclusive recording agreement by releasing his upcoming Anderson .Paak collaborative project, Heavy Is the Crown.
The album is due for release on Friday, October 23, via EMPIRE,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cordae-slapped-with-25m-lawsuit-following-anderson-paak-album-collaboration/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cordae-slapped-with-25m-lawsuit-following-anderson-paak-album-collaboration/ Cordae is getting sued for $25 million over allegedly violating an exclusive recording agreement with his forthcoming Anderson .Paak collaboration project, Heavy is the Crown.
Florida-based label MMMG Inc. has slapped rapper Cordae with a $25 million lawsuit for allegedly violating a 2018 exclusive recording agreement by releasing his upcoming Anderson .Paak collaborative project, Heavy Is the Crown.
The album is due for release on Friday, October 23, via EMPIRE,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cordae-slapped-with-25-million-lawsuit-following-anderson-paak-album-collaboration/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cordae-slapped-with-25-million-lawsuit-following-anderson-paak-album-collaboration/ Drake is being sued for copyright infringement on his hit “Janice STFU” by a producer who says the rapper and his team “shamelessly refuse to acknowledge” his substantial contributions.
Drake has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit song “Janice STFU” by a producer named Aviel Calev Hirschfield, who says the rapper and his team “shamelessly refuse to acknowledge&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-sued-over-janice-stfu-by-producer-who-says-rapper-stole-his-chorus/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-sued-over-janice-stfu-by-producer-who-says-rapper-stole-his-chorus/ Ed Sheeran quietly adds another little-known opener to his North American LOOP Tour, this time in TikTok star and singer-songwriter Zach Hood.
Since embarking on the rest of his LOOP Tour solo, Ed Sheeran has been featuring lesser-known artists in the opening spot on the North American leg. He’s been accompanied on several dates (and will be accompanied on several more) by Isaac Slade of The Fray, and Sheeran has also featured American Idol star Brooks R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheerans-politics-free-loop-tour-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheerans-politics-free-loop-tour-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte/ Ed Sheeran quietly adds another little-known opener to his North American LOOP Tour, this time in TikTok star and singer-songwriter Zach Hood.
Since embarking on the rest of his LOOP Tour solo, Ed Sheeran has been featuring lesser-known artists in the opening spot on the North American leg. He’s been accompanied on several dates (and will be accompanied on several more) by Isaac Slade of The Fray, and Sheeran has also featured American Idol star Brooks R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte-as-he-continues-loop-tour-in-north-america/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte-as-he-continues-loop-tour-in-north-america/ Ed Sheeran quietly adds another little-known opener to his North American LOOP Tour, this time in TikTok star and singer-songwriter Zach Hood.
Since embarking on the rest of his LOOP Tour solo, Ed Sheeran has been featuring lesser-known artists in the opening spot on the North American leg. He’s been accompanied on several dates (and will be accompanied on several more) by Isaac Slade of The Fray, and Sheeran has also featured American Idol star Brooks R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte-as-a-quieter-loop-tour-continues/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opener-in-charlotte-as-a-quieter-loop-tour-continues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/katseye-applaud-sophia-lafortezas-return/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/katseye-applaud-sophia-lafortezas-return/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-shuts-down-clickbait-claim-she-wasnt-fully-present-during-hollywood-bowl-comeback/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:00:00 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+0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/shab-is-done-asking-for-permission-to-be-herself/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-red-hot-chili-peppers-dave-grohl-perform-at-silverlake-conservatorys-25th-anniversary-show/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-red-hot-chili-peppers-dave-grohl-perform-at-silverlake-conservatorys-25th-anniversary-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kenia-os-knew-latin-pop-would-go-global/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kenia-os-knew-latin-pop-would-go-global/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-performs-the-fate-of-ophelia-live-for-first-time-at-academy-museum-gala/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-performs-the-fate-of-ophelia-live-for-first-time-at-academy-museum-gala/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bob-dylan-unveiled-yet-another-new-guitarist-covered-randy-newman-at-tour-launch/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bob-dylan-unveiled-yet-another-new-guitarist-covered-randy-newman-at-tour-launch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/inside-madonnas-confessions-ii-producer-stuart-price-goes-deep-on-one-of-the-years-best-albums/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/inside-madonnas-confessions-ii-producer-stuart-price-goes-deep-on-one-of-the-years-best-albums/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-charli-xcx-and-chappell-roan-perform-boom-clap-in-los-angeles/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-charli-xcx-and-chappell-roan-perform-boom-clap-in-los-angeles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-enlists-john-wilson-for-documentary-about-madison-square-garden-residency/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-enlists-john-wilson-for-documentary-about-madison-square-garden-residency/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/danny-hutton-has-led-three-dog-night-for-60-years-he-has-the-wild-stories-to-prove-it/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/danny-hutton-has-led-three-dog-night-for-60-years-he-has-the-wild-stories-to-prove-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-michael-stipe-join-members-of-the-national-for-rems-e-bow-the-letter/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-michael-stipe-join-members-of-the-national-for-rems-e-bow-the-letter/ However, Santiago is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-to-skip-chile-on-latin-american-tour-for-first-time-after-negotiations-reportedly-fall-through/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-to-skip-chile-on-latin-american-tour-for-first-time-after-negotiations-reportedly-fall-through/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-sobriety-has-been-really-great/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-sobriety-has-been-really-great/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blackpinks-jennie-can-see-a-song-before-its-finished/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blackpinks-jennie-can-see-a-song-before-its-finished/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/smashing-pumpkins-billy-corgan-calls-blink-182s-travis-barker-the-most-influential-drummer-of-the-last-30-years/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/smashing-pumpkins-billy-corgan-calls-blink-182s-travis-barker-the-most-influential-drummer-of-the-last-30-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-defends-collaboration-with-kid-rock/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-defends-collaboration-with-kid-rock/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-debuts-tribute-song-for-liam-payne-at-nyc-show/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-debuts-tribute-song-for-liam-payne-at-nyc-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-defends-new-collaboration-with-old-friend-kid-rock-not-about-choosing-sides/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/eminem-defends-new-collaboration-with-old-friend-kid-rock-not-about-choosing-sides/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-showcases-new-era-remembers-aunt-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-showcases-new-era-remembers-aunt-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl/ Talent, hard work, and great music are essential, but they don’t automatically open doors. After decades in this industry, I’ve learned that careers often move forward because someone trusts your judgment, believes in your work, or is willing to make an introduction. Networking isn’t about collecting names or asking for favors. It’s about generosity, curiosit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-smart-musicians-build-relationships-to-get-ahead-even-if-theyre-broke/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-smart-musicians-build-relationships-to-get-ahead-even-if-theyre-broke/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iron-maiden-announce-surprise-2027-north-american-tour/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/iron-maiden-announce-surprise-2027-north-american-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/who-gets-to-own-rock-amp-roll-history/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/who-gets-to-own-rock-amp-roll-history/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/andrew-watt-on-his-insane-2026-madonna-mccartney-the-stones-gaga/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/andrew-watt-on-his-insane-2026-madonna-mccartney-the-stones-gaga/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/say-now-arent-flirting-on-new-single-theyre-just-hot-and-talking/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/say-now-arent-flirting-on-new-single-theyre-just-hot-and-talking/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-26-versions-of-god-only-knows-by-the-beach-boys-and-their-offshoot-bands/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-26-versions-of-god-only-knows-by-the-beach-boys-and-their-offshoot-bands/ “I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/architects-sam-carter-speaks-out-on-impact-anxiety-and-constant-focus-on-his-voice-after-online-criticism/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/architects-sam-carter-speaks-out-on-impact-anxiety-and-constant-focus-on-his-voice-after-online-criticism/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-has-already-settled-on-name-for-next-era/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-has-already-settled-on-name-for-next-era/ On the night they performed  ‘…And Justice For All’ for the first time in over 10 years along with other fan favourites.
Now, Metallica have]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-metallica-share-pro-shot-footage-of-and-justice-for-all-and-the-call-of-ktulu-at-las-vegas-sphere-residency/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-metallica-share-pro-shot-footage-of-and-justice-for-all-and-the-call-of-ktulu-at-las-vegas-sphere-residency/ Previously, Carlos O’Connell said t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-gallagher-says-fontaines-dc-are-not-good-enough-to-open-for-oasis-on-their-live-27-tour/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-gallagher-says-fontaines-dc-are-not-good-enough-to-open-for-oasis-on-their-live-27-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-liam-payne-on-anniversary-of-one-direction-stars-death-with-moving-new-song-what-is-enough/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-liam-payne-on-anniversary-of-one-direction-stars-death-with-moving-new-song-what-is-enough/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-inspired-by-kendrick-lamar/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-inspired-by-kendrick-lamar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-very-tough-year/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-very-tough-year/ Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of October 16th, 2026.
If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
Revolution Records
Revolution Music Group has named former Sunsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-revolution-records-pipeline-angry-mob-music-umg-believe-pophouse-hybe-more/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-revolution-records-pipeline-angry-mob-music-umg-believe-pophouse-hybe-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miranda-lambert-delighted-by-success-of-ella-langleys-choosin-texas-passing-the-torch/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miranda-lambert-delighted-by-success-of-ella-langleys-choosin-texas-passing-the-torch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/giggs-admits-writing-hit-single-talking-the-hardest-on-way-to-an-affair/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/giggs-admits-writing-hit-single-talking-the-hardest-on-way-to-an-affair/ Dua Lipa fights back against Samsung’s move to dismiss her lawsuit, arguing that the company used her face to sell millions of TVs without permission.
After Samsung’s attempt to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit over the use of her image on the company’s television packaging, the pop star and her legal team are fighting back. Their latest filing argues that Samsung exploited her likeness without permission or compe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15m-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsungs-attempt-to-dismiss/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15m-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsungs-attempt-to-dismiss/ Dua Lipa is fighting back against Samsung’s move to dismiss her lawsuit, arguing that the company used her face to sell millions of TVs without permission. The outcome could have important implications for the music industry’s growing ‘Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) asset category.
After Samsung’s attempt to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit over the use of her image on the company’s television]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-nil-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-toss-the-case-entirely/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-nil-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-toss-the-case-entirely/ Dua Lipa fights back against Samsung’s move to dismiss her lawsuit, arguing that the company used her face to sell millions of TVs without permission.
After Samsung’s attempt to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit over the use of her image on the company’s television packaging, the pop star and her legal team are fighting back. Their latest filing argues that Samsung exploited her likeness without permission or compe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-toss-the-case-entirely/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-toss-the-case-entirely/ Dua Lipa fights back against Samsung’s move to dismiss her lawsuit, arguing that the company used her face to sell millions of TVs without permission.
After Samsung’s attempt to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit over the use of her image on the company’s television packaging, the pop star and her legal team are fighting back. Their latest filing argues that Samsung exploited her likeness without permission or compe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-dismiss-the-action-outright/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipas-15-million-legal-dogfight-with-samsung-continues-after-samsung-moves-to-dismiss-the-action-outright/ Universal Music Group and Sony Music has filed another legal action to force DistroKid to disclose how many AI-generated songs it uploads to streaming platforms. The unexpected move is happening in a completely different jurisdiction than UMG’s Massachusetts-filed litigation against Distrokid.
Universal Music Group and Sony Music are ratcheting up the pressure on distribution powerhouse DistroKid with a new legal filing in the U.S. District Court of the Southern]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sony-music-universal-music-file-a-brand-new-legal-action-against-distrokid-to-force-disclosure-of-its-ai-upload-volumes/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sony-music-universal-music-file-a-brand-new-legal-action-against-distrokid-to-force-disclosure-of-its-ai-upload-volumes/ Universal Music Group and Sony Music file a legal action to force DistroKid to disclose how many AI-generated songs it uploads to streaming platforms.
Universal Music Group and Sony Music ratchet up the pressure on distribution powerhouse DistroKid with a new legal filing in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York. The action is closely tied to two existing lawsuits filed by the majors against DistroKid and aims to force the distributor to disclose]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sony-music-umg-file-new-legal-action-against-distrokid-to-force-disclosure-of-its-ai-upload-volumes/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sony-music-umg-file-new-legal-action-against-distrokid-to-force-disclosure-of-its-ai-upload-volumes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-stylesperforms-new-song-written-for-liam-payne-on-anniversary-of-hisdeath/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-stylesperforms-new-song-written-for-liam-payne-on-anniversary-of-hisdeath/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-stylesperforms-new-song-written-for-liam-payne-at-msg/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-stylesperforms-new-song-written-for-liam-payne-at-msg/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-carried-mum-on-her-shoulders-to-the-great-wall-of-china/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-carried-mum-on-her-shoulders-to-the-great-wall-of-china/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pharrell-trying-to-rewrite-history-and-erase-chad-hugo-from-neptunes-producer-claims/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pharrell-trying-to-rewrite-history-and-erase-chad-hugo-from-neptunes-producer-claims/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carly-rae-jepsen-reveals-how-she-saved-husband-in-phone-after-first-songwriting-session/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carly-rae-jepsen-reveals-how-she-saved-husband-in-phone-after-first-songwriting-session/ Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of October 16th, 2026.
If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
Revolution Records
Revolution Music Group has named former Sunsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-revolution-records-pipeline-angry-mob-music-umg-believe-pophouse-hybe/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-revolution-records-pipeline-angry-mob-music-umg-believe-pophouse-hybe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brooklyn-punk-duo-venus-twins-tell-us-how-they-ended-up-in-olivia-rodrigos-new-music-video/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brooklyn-punk-duo-venus-twins-tell-us-how-they-ended-up-in-olivia-rodrigos-new-music-video/ Goldman Sachs’ 2026 “Music in the Air” report is here, and while the multifaceted breakdown is unsurprisingly bullish about the wider industry’s revenue trajectory, it offers a noticeably measured assessment of the major labels’ long-term outlook.For those who’ve been following Universal Music’s (and to a lesser extent Warner Music’s) share-price woes, that position might not come as a surprise. Wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/goldmans-2026-music-in-the-air-report-predicts-significant-industry-revenue-growth-but-not-necessarily-for-labels-which-face-a-structural-risk-of-market-share-dilution/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/goldmans-2026-music-in-the-air-report-predicts-significant-industry-revenue-growth-but-not-necessarily-for-labels-which-face-a-structural-risk-of-market-share-dilution/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-writing-behind-the-scenes-niko-rubio-is-ready-for-the-spotlight/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-writing-behind-the-scenes-niko-rubio-is-ready-for-the-spotlight/ Shakira’s historic European residency concludes after 13 shows and over 700,000 fans in one of the most ambitious live music events in Europe.
Shakira has concluded her historic European residency, completing 13 monumental shows and welcoming over 700,000 fans to the Spanish capital in one of the most ambitious live music events ever staged in Europe. The residency generated an economic impact exceeding $200 million, driving greater]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/shakira-makes-history-again-over-500m-in-tour-revenue-13-sold-out-madrid-shows-plus-a-record-breaking-cultural-moment/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/shakira-makes-history-again-over-500m-in-tour-revenue-13-sold-out-madrid-shows-plus-a-record-breaking-cultural-moment/ Shakira’s historic European residency concludes after 13 shows and over 700,000 fans in one of the most ambitious live music events in Europe.
Shakira has concluded her historic European residency, completing 13 monumental shows and welcoming over 700,000 fans to the Spanish capital in one of the most ambitious live music events ever staged in Europe. The residency generated an economic impact exceeding $200 million, driving greater]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/shakira-makes-history-again-over-500-million-in-tour-revenue-13-sold-out-madrid-shows-plus-a-record-breaking-cultural-moment/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/shakira-makes-history-again-over-500-million-in-tour-revenue-13-sold-out-madrid-shows-plus-a-record-breaking-cultural-moment/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-stels-pop-ambitions-are-stronger-than-her-nerves/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-stels-pop-ambitions-are-stronger-than-her-nerves/ It’s not just the music industry; comedians and other content creators are suffering some serious IP theft in the form of sexualized AI impersonators.
AI is targeting creatives, and it’s not exclusive to the music or literature industries. Now, multiple comedians are finding their entire bits copied word for word, spoken by a fake model avatar—always a well-endowed woman—and racking up hu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/its-not-just-music-ai-is-coming-for-comedians-too/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/its-not-just-music-ai-is-coming-for-comedians-too/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-finally-drops-his-fan-favorite-song-shroom-clouds/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-finally-drops-his-fan-favorite-song-shroom-clouds/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-celebrates-latest-tour-leg-with-bby-wow-music-video/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-celebrates-latest-tour-leg-with-bby-wow-music-video/ AEG Presents expands in the French market with the acquisition of Auguri Productions, a leading company in artist production and development in France.
AEG Presents has announced the acquisition of Auguri Productions, a leading company in artist production and development in France. The acquisition marks the next step in AEG Presents’ growth strategy within the French market, further strengthening its expertise in identifying, developing, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aeg-focuses-on-france-with-the-acquisition-of-auguri-productions/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aeg-focuses-on-france-with-the-acquisition-of-auguri-productions/ AEG Presents expands in the French market with the acquisition of Auguri Productions, a leading company in artist production and development in France.
AEG Presents has announced the acquisition of Auguri Productions, a leading company in artist production and development in France. The acquisition marks the next step in AEG Presents’ growth strategy within the French market, further strengthening its expertise in identifying, developing, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aeg-drives-future-growth-in-france-with-the-acquisition-of-auguri-productions/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aeg-drives-future-growth-in-france-with-the-acquisition-of-auguri-productions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chicks-return-to-nashville-for-an-empowering-concert-that-refuses-to-make-nice/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chicks-return-to-nashville-for-an-empowering-concert-that-refuses-to-make-nice/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-and-pat-smear-bring-some-foo-fighters-style-to-the-pretty-reckless-about-you/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-grohl-and-pat-smear-bring-some-foo-fighters-style-to-the-pretty-reckless-about-you/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/method-man-hears-wu-tang-clans-one-copy-only-album-for-first-time-i-dont-hate-it/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/method-man-hears-wu-tang-clans-one-copy-only-album-for-first-time-i-dont-hate-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rachel-chinouriri-fontaines-dc-olivia-rodrigo-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rachel-chinouriri-fontaines-dc-olivia-rodrigo-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-claims-second-consecutive-number-one-album-with-ghosts-100-days-of-morning/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-claims-second-consecutive-number-one-album-with-ghosts-100-days-of-morning/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-claims-third-consecutive-week-at-number-one-with-patient-zero/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-claims-third-consecutive-week-at-number-one-with-patient-zero/ As part of a heretofore under-the-radar sponsorship deal with Meta, Doja Cat is set to release a brief Tour Ma Vie documentary shot entirely with the tech giant’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Meta formally announced the 12-minute film yesterday, after signing on as an official Tour Ma Vie partner back in May. At the time, the involved parties emphasized that Ray-Ban Meta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doja-cat-and-meta-tee-up-tour-ma-vie-documentary-filmed-entirely-with-ray-ban-smart-glasses-release-set-for-october-23rd/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doja-cat-and-meta-tee-up-tour-ma-vie-documentary-filmed-entirely-with-ray-ban-smart-glasses-release-set-for-october-23rd/ As part of a heretofore under-the-radar sponsorship deal with Meta, Doja Cat is set to release a brief Tour Ma Vie documentary shot entirely with the tech giant’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Meta formally announced the 12-minute film yesterday, after signing on as an official Tour Ma Vie partner back in May. At the time, the involved parties emphasized that Ray-Ban Meta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doja-cat-and-meta-tee-up-tour-ma-vie-documentary-filmed-entirely-with-ray-ban-smart-glasses/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/doja-cat-and-meta-tee-up-tour-ma-vie-documentary-filmed-entirely-with-ray-ban-smart-glasses/ Set to arrive next Friday (October 23), the upcoming release sees Gerard Way and co. revisit the four-times platinum 2006 record and release the original tracklist alongside six bonus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-share-fiery-unreleased-song-someone-out-there-loves-you-ahead-of-the-black-parade-20th-anniversary-reissue/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-chemical-romance-share-fiery-unreleased-song-someone-out-there-loves-you-ahead-of-the-black-parade-20th-anniversary-reissue/ Goldenvoice’s single-stage dance weekend at Empire Polo Club leaned on High Scream’s production, smooth operations, and an Apple Music livestream that carried it far beyond Indio.
When Goldenvoice billed Head Trip as a one-time-only experience, it set a bar it had to clear. You can’t build that kind of hype and then underdeliver. On October 10th and 11th at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the team behind Coachella cleared it.
The lineup did t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/what-head-trip-taught-the-music-festival-business-about-scarcity-stage-design-and-livestreaming/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/what-head-trip-taught-the-music-festival-business-about-scarcity-stage-design-and-livestreaming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-combs-transferred-to-pennsylvania-prison-after-contraband-bust/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-combs-transferred-to-pennsylvania-prison-after-contraband-bust/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ex-black-sabbath-deep-purple-singer-glenn-hughes-recovering-after-10-hour-heart-surgery/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ex-black-sabbath-deep-purple-singer-glenn-hughes-recovering-after-10-hour-heart-surgery/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-j-balvin-stella-lefty-tapped-fornobody-wants-this-season-3-soundtrack/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-j-balvin-stella-lefty-tapped-fornobody-wants-this-season-3-soundtrack/ Altar is a new music and arts venue, bar and record store set to open in Leytonstone next Friday (October 23). Ahead of the launch, the initial schedule has been confirmed and it boasts a mix of household names and emerging talent.
Curated by Jon Clifford (Dreamhouse Records), Toby L (Transgressive Records), Simon Singleton (Shake The High Road F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/altar-new-london-venue-opening-in-leytonstone-with-simian-mobile-disco-louis-theroux-girl-in-the-year-above-and-more/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/altar-new-london-venue-opening-in-leytonstone-with-simian-mobile-disco-louis-theroux-girl-in-the-year-above-and-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-talk-very-tough-year-and-launch-dopamine-chamber-at-intimate-roundhouse-gig/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-talk-very-tough-year-and-launch-dopamine-chamber-at-intimate-roundhouse-gig/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jenni-rose-announces-tomgirls-project-but-says-vandoliers-are-here-to-stay/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jenni-rose-announces-tomgirls-project-but-says-vandoliers-are-here-to-stay/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-there-any-choice-but-choosin-texas-for-best-country-song-at-the-2027-grammys/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-there-any-choice-but-choosin-texas-for-best-country-song-at-the-2027-grammys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-talks-disc-2-of-dont-be-dumb-and-grammy-season-i-got-to-take-something-home-man/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aap-rocky-talks-disc-2-of-dont-be-dumb-and-grammy-season-i-got-to-take-something-home-man/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/morrissey-ranks-his-solo-albums-and-singles/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/morrissey-ranks-his-solo-albums-and-singles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/theres-room-for-everyone-xo-shut-down-idea-of-girl-groups-being-pitted-against-each-other/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/theres-room-for-everyone-xo-shut-down-idea-of-girl-groups-being-pitted-against-each-other/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/leave-right-now-pop-idol-legend-will-young-claims-adele-got-suspended-from-school-after-she-punched-a-gareth-gates-voter/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/leave-right-now-pop-idol-legend-will-young-claims-adele-got-suspended-from-school-after-she-punched-a-gareth-gates-voter/ According to a press release, Poppy Secret Run transports fans inside Poppy’s world and allows them]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/poppy-launches-her-own-fortnite-musical-mini-game/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/poppy-launches-her-own-fortnite-musical-mini-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robbie-williams-named-most-played-track-feel-as-national-album-day-2026-celebrates-icons/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robbie-williams-named-most-played-track-feel-as-national-album-day-2026-celebrates-icons/ Speaking to NME about growing up in the Los Angeles punk scene, Brolin said that he used to climb out of his bedroom window at night and drive down to legendary venue Godzilla’s, which he compares to iconic New York gig spot CBGB. “We’d watch amazing bands like Beer Guts, Ci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/josh-brolin-is-making-a-documentary-about-his-teenage-punk-band-cito-vice-squad/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/josh-brolin-is-making-a-documentary-about-his-teenage-punk-band-cito-vice-squad/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-teams-up-with-chappell-roan-for-expectations-remix-and-david-byrne-and-dan-nigro-for-video/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-teams-up-with-chappell-roan-for-expectations-remix-and-david-byrne-and-dan-nigro-for-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/roger-waters-hits-back-at-complete-prick-james-hetfield-after-metallica-frontmans-statement-on-music-and-politics/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/roger-waters-hits-back-at-complete-prick-james-hetfield-after-metallica-frontmans-statement-on-music-and-politics/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-jokes-about-making-olivia-rodrigos-expectations-remix-a-little-gay/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chappell-roan-jokes-about-making-olivia-rodrigos-expectations-remix-a-little-gay/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-imagines-what-would-new-order-sound-like-if-they-were-johnny-cash-at-spellbinding-royal-albert-hall-gig/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-imagines-what-would-new-order-sound-like-if-they-were-johnny-cash-at-spellbinding-royal-albert-hall-gig/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-digger-is-the-best-film-i-have-ever-seen/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-digger-is-the-best-film-i-have-ever-seen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sza-tame-impala-and-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-appear-on-justices-grand-theft-auto-vi-track/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sza-tame-impala-and-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-appear-on-justices-grand-theft-auto-vi-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/adele-rapped-like-nicki-minaj-on-an-unreleased-version-of-tinie-tempah-and-labrinths-2011-hit/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/adele-rapped-like-nicki-minaj-on-an-unreleased-version-of-tinie-tempah-and-labrinths-2011-hit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-felt-so-lucky-to-work-with-chappell-roan-and-david-byrne/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-felt-so-lucky-to-work-with-chappell-roan-and-david-byrne/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-gave-rosalampiacutea-four-songs-to-choose-from/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-gave-rosalampiacutea-four-songs-to-choose-from/ The Federal Trade Commission has sued ticket broker REPS over allegations of unlawful tactics used to bypass ticket purchase limits.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued REPS & Company, alleging that the ticket broker illegally bypasses measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event. The complaint claims that REPS, its CEO Ryan Pancheri, President Brian Archibald, and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Totagrande have vi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-ftc-accuses-ticket-broker-of-illegally-bypassing-purchase-limits-to-secure-millions-of-tickets/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-ftc-accuses-ticket-broker-of-illegally-bypassing-purchase-limits-to-secure-millions-of-tickets/ SeatGeek Canada is facing additional fines from the Ontario government for allegedly violating a law that limits the resale of event tickets at face value.
SeatGeek Canada now faces two more fines from the Ontario government over allegations that it violated a recent law that caps the sale of concert tickets at no more than face value. The Ontario government’s consumer beware website shows the new fines issued to the resale platform now total $22,500 ($15,835 USD).
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-canada-fined-225k-cad-over-ticket-resale-violations/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-canada-fined-225k-cad-over-ticket-resale-violations/ The Federal Trade Commission has sued ticket broker REPS over allegations of unlawful tactics used to bypass ticket purchase limits.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued REPS & Company, alleging that the ticket broker illegally bypasses measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event. The complaint claims that REPS, its CEO Ryan Pancheri, President Brian Archibald, and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Totagrande have vi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ftc-sues-ticket-broker-over-circumventing-purchase-limits/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ftc-sues-ticket-broker-over-circumventing-purchase-limits/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-links-up-with-lana-del-rey-for-delicate-duet-lies/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-links-up-with-lana-del-rey-for-delicate-duet-lies/ Warner Music India significantly expands its footprint across South India through a series of major catalog acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
Warner Music India announces a major expansion of its presence in South India through a series of major catalog acquisitions and strategic partnerships across Tamil and Malayalam-language music. These include Gemini Music and Gautham Vasudev Menon’s production company Magic Frames, expanding War]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-music-india-strengthens-presence-with-catalog-acquisition-amp-strategic-partnership-in-south-india/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-music-india-strengthens-presence-with-catalog-acquisition-amp-strategic-partnership-in-south-india/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-cant-be-contained-in-lavish-new-housewife-video/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-cant-be-contained-in-lavish-new-housewife-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-joel-sells-off-motorbikes-after-doctors-tell-him-not-to-drive/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billy-joel-sells-off-motorbikes-after-doctors-tell-him-not-to-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-not-allowed-todrive-billy-joel-shares-health-update-as-he-prepares-to-sell-vintage-motorcycles/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-not-allowed-todrive-billy-joel-shares-health-update-as-he-prepares-to-sell-vintage-motorcycles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tune-into-olivia-rodrigos-retro-game-show-aka-her-expectations-remix-feat-chappell-roan/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tune-into-olivia-rodrigos-retro-game-show-aka-her-expectations-remix-feat-chappell-roan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-taps-chappell-roan-and-david-byrne-for-retro-expectations-remix/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-taps-chappell-roan-and-david-byrne-for-retro-expectations-remix/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/missy-elliott-to-receive-icon-award-at-gala-of-the-stars/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/missy-elliott-to-receive-icon-award-at-gala-of-the-stars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/broker-accused-of-illegally-buying-185-million-tickets-to-beyonc-post-malone-and-more/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/broker-accused-of-illegally-buying-185-million-tickets-to-beyonc-post-malone-and-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/broker-accused-of-illegally-buying-185-million-tickets-for-beyonc-post-malone-and-more/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/broker-accused-of-illegally-buying-185-million-tickets-for-beyonc-post-malone-and-more/ After allegedly scraping Spotify and then being slapped with a $322 million default judgment, Anna’s Archive has found its way into the RIAA’s “Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy” list.
The RIAA just recently flagged the shadow library in a 15-page “Notorious Markets” filing submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Therein, the organization reiterated that Anna’s Archive had alleg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/riaa-flags-annas-archive-deepfake-platform-lalals-and-others-in-its-2026-notorious-markets-submission/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/riaa-flags-annas-archive-deepfake-platform-lalals-and-others-in-its-2026-notorious-markets-submission/ Warner Chappell Music announces a global deal with My Chemical Romance, expanding on the band’s long-term relationship with Warner Music Group.
Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), has announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with My Chemical Romance. The partnership covers the global publishing administration of the band’s entire catalog of era-defining works, inclu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-chappell-music-signs-global-deal-with-my-chemical-romance/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-chappell-music-signs-global-deal-with-my-chemical-romance/ With an eye on challenging Spotify and Amazon’s Audible, YouTube is reportedly preparing to add audiobooks to its Premium subscription offering.
That possible audiobooks expansion surfaced in a Wall Street Journal report, though at the time of this writing, Google/Alphabet hadn’t commented publicly on the rumored buildout.
But per the outlet, the tech giant’s been engaged in talks with (book) publishers in recent months ahead of a possible]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-youtube-getting-into-audiobooks-report-points-to-possible-2027-launch-as-part-of-premium/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-youtube-getting-into-audiobooks-report-points-to-possible-2027-launch-as-part-of-premium/ With an eye on challenging Spotify and Amazon’s Audible, YouTube is reportedly preparing to add audiobooks to its Premium subscription offering.
That possible audiobooks expansion surfaced in a Wall Street Journal report, though at the time of this writing, Google/Alphabet hadn’t commented publicly on the rumored buildout.
But per the outlet, the tech giant’s been engaged in talks with (book) publishers in recent months ahead of a possible]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-youtube-getting-into-audiobooks-get-ready-for-an-even-bigger-bundling-battle-in-27/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/is-youtube-getting-into-audiobooks-get-ready-for-an-even-bigger-bundling-battle-in-27/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-praises-digger-the-best-film-i-have-ever-seen/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/neil-young-praises-digger-the-best-film-i-have-ever-seen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-announce-spectacular-2027-world-tour/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-announce-spectacular-2027-world-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-talk-dopamine-chamber-rosalia-duet-on-song-shuffle/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-talk-dopamine-chamber-rosalia-duet-on-song-shuffle/ The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) isn’t loving Amazon Music’s Phonorecords V proposal, which it’s criticizing as the “worst” of those submitted by DSPs and an attempt “to squeeze songwriters.”
NMPA head David Israelite took aim at the Amazon-owned streaming platform’s suggested rate framework in a to-the-point video. As we broke down in detail yesterday, though the service]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-nmpa-isnt-loving-amazon-musics-phono-v-proposal-david-israelite-calls-out-the-terrible-terms-says-the-dsp-wants-to-squeeze-songwriters/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-nmpa-isnt-loving-amazon-musics-phono-v-proposal-david-israelite-calls-out-the-terrible-terms-says-the-dsp-wants-to-squeeze-songwriters/ The White House is investigating claims that former Kennedy Center head Ric Grenell failed to deposit a near-$6 million dollar donation to the center.
Trump’s White House counsel is examining allegations by former Trump attorney Alina Habba that former Kennedy Center leader and ex-intelligence director Ric Grenell failed to deposit a multi-million-dollar donation to the center made by her billionaire husband last year. Four senior administration officials and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-6-million-kennedy-center-donation/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-6-million-kennedy-center-donation/ The White House is investigating claims that former Kennedy Center head Ric Grenell failed to deposit a near-$6 million dollar donation to the center.
Trump’s White House counsel is examining allegations by former Trump attorney Alina Habba that former Kennedy Center leader and ex-intelligence director Ric Grenell failed to deposit a multi-million-dollar donation to the center made by her billionaire husband last year. Four senior administration officials and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-kennedy-centers-mysterious-case-of-a-6-million-missing-donation/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-kennedy-centers-mysterious-case-of-a-6-million-missing-donation/ The White House is investigating claims that former Kennedy Center head Ric Grenell failed to deposit a multi-million-dollar donation to the center.
Trump’s White House counsel is examining allegations by former Trump attorney Alina Habba that former Kennedy Center leader and ex-intelligence director Ric Grenell failed to deposit a multi-million-dollar donation to the center made by her billionaire husband last year. Four senior administration officials and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-kennedy-center-and-the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-6m-donation/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-kennedy-center-and-the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-6m-donation/ SeatGeek Canada is facing additional fines from the Ontario government for allegedly violating a law that limits the resale of event tickets at face value.
SeatGeek Canada now faces two more fines from the Ontario government over allegations that it violated a recent law that caps the sale of concert tickets at no more than face value. The Ontario government’s consumer beware website shows the new fines issued to the resale platform now total $22,500 ($15,835 USD).
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-canada-slapped-with-fines-in-ontario-over-ticket-resale-violations/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-canada-slapped-with-fines-in-ontario-over-ticket-resale-violations/ Chance the Rapper scores a potentially $1.5 million judgment against “Pat the Manager” over merchandising deals and contract violations.
Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, emerged victorious in his legal battle with his former manager, Pat Corcoran, also known as Pat the Manager, scoring a potential $1.5 million judgment based on merchandising deals—but not the heavier punitive damages. Corcoran]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/now-disastrous-partnership-between-chance-the-rapper-and-pat-the-manager-ends-with-a-15-million-judgment/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/now-disastrous-partnership-between-chance-the-rapper-and-pat-the-manager-ends-with-a-15-million-judgment/ Chance the Rapper scores a potentially $1.5 million judgment against “Pat the Manager” over merchandising deals and contract violations.
Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, emerged victorious in his legal battle with his former manager, Pat Corcoran, also known as Pat the Manager, scoring a potential $1.5 million judgment based on merchandising deals—but not the heavier punitive damages. Corcoran]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/now-disastrous-partnership-between-chance-the-rapper-and-pat-the-manager-ends-with-15m-judgment/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/now-disastrous-partnership-between-chance-the-rapper-and-pat-the-manager-ends-with-15m-judgment/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-share-new-song-the-greatest-show-on-earth-announce-2027-world-tour/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-share-new-song-the-greatest-show-on-earth-announce-2027-world-tour/ After allegedly scraping Spotify and then being slapped with a $322 million default judgment, Anna’s Archive has found its way into the RIAA’s “Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy” list.
The RIAA just recently flagged the shadow library in a 15-page “Notorious Markets” filing submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Therein, the organization reiterated that Anna’s Archive had alleg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-a-fruitless-legal-attack-riaa-takes-the-annas-archive-problem-to-the-us-government/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-a-fruitless-legal-attack-riaa-takes-the-annas-archive-problem-to-the-us-government/ Too Lost Music Group, the New York-headquartered music and technology company, has announced six executive promotions across its finance, A&R, corporate development, and commercial strategy teams. Mark VanAtta, Marc Emert-Hutner, Aldo Davalos, Jen Ferrer, Adrian Burke, and Nate Fisher have all been elevated to senior leadership roles as the company continues to expand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-music-group-promotes-six-execs-as-global-expansion-continues/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-music-group-promotes-six-execs-as-global-expansion-continues/ The Federal Trade Commission has sued ticket broker REPS over allegations of unlawful tactics used to bypass ticket purchase limits.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued REPS & Company, alleging that the ticket broker illegally bypasses measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event. The complaint claims that REPS, its CEO Ryan Pancheri, President Brian Archibald, and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Totagrande have vi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-ftc-accuses-rogue-ticket-broker-of-illegally-bypassing-purchase-limits-to-secure-millions-of-tickets-to-beyonce-post-malone-and-other-shows/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-ftc-accuses-rogue-ticket-broker-of-illegally-bypassing-purchase-limits-to-secure-millions-of-tickets-to-beyonce-post-malone-and-other-shows/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sir-cliff-richard-celebrates-86th-birthday-with-fans-and-previews-new-album-only-number-ones/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sir-cliff-richard-celebrates-86th-birthday-with-fans-and-previews-new-album-only-number-ones/ Grian Cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-special-of-later-with-jools-holland-to-air-next-month/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-special-of-later-with-jools-holland-to-air-next-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bun-b-on-being-sampled-for-drakes-ella-langley-remake-the-stars-aligned/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bun-b-on-being-sampled-for-drakes-ella-langley-remake-the-stars-aligned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-transforms-into-a-fairy-a-mermaid-and-more-in-blue-moon-video/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-transforms-into-a-fairy-a-mermaid-and-more-in-blue-moon-video/ The epic track is the latest preview of the Irish band’s 16th studio album, ‘Carnaval De Luz’, which is released on November 13.READ MORE: U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion SphereCo-written by U2 and Brian Eno, the song is described as “a story of lovers fighting to k]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-share-epic-new-single-the-greatest-show-on-earth-and-first-dates-of-2027-world-tour/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-share-epic-new-single-the-greatest-show-on-earth-and-first-dates-of-2027-world-tour/ “Are you ready for more new music from The Rolling St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/five-new-rolling-stones-songs-are-on-the-way-for-loose-lips-deluxe-edition-of-foreign-tongues/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/five-new-rolling-stones-songs-are-on-the-way-for-loose-lips-deluxe-edition-of-foreign-tongues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chuwis-debut-album-libertad-is-as-powerful-as-it-is-catchy/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chuwis-debut-album-libertad-is-as-powerful-as-it-is-catchy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justice-recruit-tame-impala-sza-for-gta-6-song-flower-in-a-hurricane/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justice-recruit-tame-impala-sza-for-gta-6-song-flower-in-a-hurricane/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/its-a-magic-trick-ballerinas-weigh-in-on-gravity-defying-rosala-performance/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/its-a-magic-trick-ballerinas-weigh-in-on-gravity-defying-rosala-performance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/look-for-rock-country-and-indie-pop-in-the-2027-grammys-best-new-artist-race/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/look-for-rock-country-and-indie-pop-in-the-2027-grammys-best-new-artist-race/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-reflects-on-her-wild-year/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-reflects-on-her-wild-year/ Published yesterday (Wednesday October 14), the REMEL Report (Race Equality In Music Event Licensing) is the most comprehensive investigation to date into how licensing and policing shape the fortunes of Black and South Asian musicians, promoters and venues in the capital.
It draws on surveys, interviews, focus groups, industry workshops, f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-report-shows-extent-of-racial-bias-in-licensing-against-black-music-events-in-london/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/new-report-shows-extent-of-racial-bias-in-licensing-against-black-music-events-in-london/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-reflects-on-her-wild-year-and-loving-nathan-fielder/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-reflects-on-her-wild-year-and-loving-nathan-fielder/ “Jason and Lucia ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justice-are-behind-the-grand-theft-auto-6-soundtrack/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/justice-are-behind-the-grand-theft-auto-6-soundtrack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-a-proud-canerican-like-neil-young-joni-mitchell-on-us-citizenship-new-book-of-paintings-2/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-a-proud-canerican-like-neil-young-joni-mitchell-on-us-citizenship-new-book-of-paintings-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-a-proud-canerican-like-neil-young-joni-mitchell-on-us-citizenship-new-book-of-paintings/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/im-a-proud-canerican-like-neil-young-joni-mitchell-on-us-citizenship-new-book-of-paintings/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grammy-family-feuds-six-times-relatives-competed-for-the-same-award/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grammy-family-feuds-six-times-relatives-competed-for-the-same-award/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-bonamassa-on-making-his-all-star-bb-king-tribute-album-it-was-a-selfish-mission/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-bonamassa-on-making-his-all-star-bb-king-tribute-album-it-was-a-selfish-mission/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/snayx-announce-debut-album-greed-and-take-on-manosphere-misogynists-with-scathing-single-gold-star/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/snayx-announce-debut-album-greed-and-take-on-manosphere-misogynists-with-scathing-single-gold-star/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blondie-announce-new-album-high-noon-clem-burkes-final-recording/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blondie-announce-new-album-high-noon-clem-burkes-final-recording/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mvt-pilot-study-shows-only-21-per-cent-of-live-music-from-grassroots-venues-is-registered-repertoire-amidst-battle-for-fairer-prs-payments/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mvt-pilot-study-shows-only-21-per-cent-of-live-music-from-grassroots-venues-is-registered-repertoire-amidst-battle-for-fairer-prs-payments/ Havin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-new-book-that-revisits-the-messy-magic-of-the-uk-00s-indie-scene-if-you-werent-out-you-felt-like-you-were-missing-out/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-new-book-that-revisits-the-messy-magic-of-the-uk-00s-indie-scene-if-you-werent-out-you-felt-like-you-were-missing-out/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nightwish-mutually-part-ways-with-lead-singer/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nightwish-mutually-part-ways-with-lead-singer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-reveals-bruce-springsteen-made-him-write-out-the-lyrics-before-their-thunder-road-duet/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-reveals-bruce-springsteen-made-him-write-out-the-lyrics-before-their-thunder-road-duet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-grian-chatten-planning-another-solo-album-itd-be-a-lot-more-lively-and-a-bit-more-kind-of-festival-ready/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-grian-chatten-planning-another-solo-album-itd-be-a-lot-more-lively-and-a-bit-more-kind-of-festival-ready/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/campeacuteline-dion-truly-honoured-to-get-own-barbie-doll/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/campeacuteline-dion-truly-honoured-to-get-own-barbie-doll/ The comments come in relation to the allegations made against the former Black Midi singer, which he addressed on stage last week.
Ahead of his show at The Pearl in Vancouver, a person was seen handing out flyers accusing the singer of sexual misconduct. “Geordie Greep A Rapist” the flyers read, also stating: “You know what you did this morning Oct 8th”.
Greep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-responds-after-alleged-victim-and-ex-bandmate-speak-out-over-sexual-assault-claims/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-responds-after-alleged-victim-and-ex-bandmate-speak-out-over-sexual-assault-claims/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jackson-is-still-king-of-pop-in-2026-as-new-uk-album-data-reveals/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jackson-is-still-king-of-pop-in-2026-as-new-uk-album-data-reveals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blondie-announce-high-noon-their-final-album-with-clem-burke-and-first-new-music-in-nine-years/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blondie-announce-high-noon-their-final-album-with-clem-burke-and-first-new-music-in-nine-years/ DJ Reinier Zonneveld has raised over $1 million in pre-seed funding for GasLab, a genAI music app built to recognize and pay musicians for their work.
GasLab (Generative AI Solutions Lab), a generative AI music platform created by techno DJ and producer Reinier Zonneveld, has been backed by $1 million in pre-seed funding according to details shared with Digital Music News earlier this week. The startup is on a mission to keep creatives in business in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dj-reinier-zonneveld-raises-a-1-million-pre-seed-for-gaslab-a-genai-music-app-that-actually-prioritizes-paying-musicians/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dj-reinier-zonneveld-raises-a-1-million-pre-seed-for-gaslab-a-genai-music-app-that-actually-prioritizes-paying-musicians/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nikki-sixx-joins-jamest-hetfield-in-going-viral-after-blasting-artists-who-preach-politics-onstage/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nikki-sixx-joins-jamest-hetfield-in-going-viral-after-blasting-artists-who-preach-politics-onstage/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heres-why-led-zeppelin-let-narnia-become-first-film-to-finally-use-stairway-to-heaven/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/heres-why-led-zeppelin-let-narnia-become-first-film-to-finally-use-stairway-to-heaven/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/classic-blondie-return-with-new-album-high-noon-featuring-johnny-marr-glen-matlock-and-more-and-energetic-single-spectral-eyes/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/classic-blondie-return-with-new-album-high-noon-featuring-johnny-marr-glen-matlock-and-more-and-energetic-single-spectral-eyes/ Ye’s disastrous Malibu real estate project into which he poured millions is costing him $321,000 more following a Los Angeles Superior Court decision.
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, now owes the construction worker who was injured while working on his Malibu property more in legal fees than the jury initially awarded him in its March verdict.
Tony Saxon, the construction manager of Ye’s wildly ambitious project to transform his Malibu hous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ye-slapped-with-321k-fine-after-losing-millions-on-disastrous-malibu-real-estate-project/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ye-slapped-with-321k-fine-after-losing-millions-on-disastrous-malibu-real-estate-project/ Ye’s disastrous Malibu real estate project into which he poured millions is costing him $321,000 more following a Los Angeles Superior Court decision.
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, now owes the construction worker who was injured while working on his Malibu property more in legal fees than the jury initially awarded him in its March verdict.
Tony Saxon, the construction manager of Ye’s wildly ambitious project to transform his Malibu hous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ye-slapped-with-321000-fine-after-losing-millions-on-disastrous-malibu-real-estate-project/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ye-slapped-with-321000-fine-after-losing-millions-on-disastrous-malibu-real-estate-project/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-recalls-helicopters-circling-hospital-as-she-gave-birth-to-daughter-lourdes/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madonna-recalls-helicopters-circling-hospital-as-she-gave-birth-to-daughter-lourdes/ Trump signs Marsha Blackburn’s American Music Tourism Act into law, which requires the Department of Commerce to promote music tourism in the US.
On Friday, President Trump signed the American Music Tourism Act, a bipartisan bill backed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), into law. The bill establishes a framework to promote travel to significant music landmarks, venues, festivals, and events.
The American Music Tourism Act intends]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/trump-signs-american-music-tourism-act-into-law/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/trump-signs-american-music-tourism-act-into-law/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-announces-2027-young-manhood-tour/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-announces-2027-young-manhood-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elizabeth-hurley-sparks-billy-ray-cyrus-engagement-rumours/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elizabeth-hurley-sparks-billy-ray-cyrus-engagement-rumours/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chance-the-rapper-wins-legal-battle-with-former-manager/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chance-the-rapper-wins-legal-battle-with-former-manager/ Earlier this month, amid a high-stakes Phonorecords V rate-setting proceeding, participating copyright owners proposed a simplified mechanical that would end the “bundling loophole.” Now, DSPs including Spotify are defending the Phono IV terms and pushing to leave them in place through 2032.
Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and other DIMA members just recently laid out their own Phono V proposals in detailed statements submitted to the Copyright Royalty B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-comes-out-swinging-in-phono-v-filings-defending-phono-iv-as-a-success-for-the-industry-and-calling-for-a-clean-continuation-of-the-current-rates/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spotify-comes-out-swinging-in-phono-v-filings-defending-phono-iv-as-a-success-for-the-industry-and-calling-for-a-clean-continuation-of-the-current-rates/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drakeo-the-rulers-mom-settles-with-live-nation-over-rappers-killing-at-music-festival/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drakeo-the-rulers-mom-settles-with-live-nation-over-rappers-killing-at-music-festival/ Rapidly ascending Korean-American singer and former “Traitors” contestant Eric Nam has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.
Eric Nam, a Korean-American singer and former Traitors contestant whose star is currently on the rise, has been quickly snapped up by UTA for representation in all areas. The Georgia native was already established as a singer in South Korea before transitioning into the U.S. market within the las]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uta-scoops-up-fast-rising-k-pop-celeb-eric-nam/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uta-scoops-up-fast-rising-k-pop-celeb-eric-nam/ The HBCU Radio Preservation Project has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation to support radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over the past year to support radio stations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The funds enabled the HBCU RPP to provide unrestricted budget infusions to 14 HBCU radio sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hbcu-radio-preservation-project-receives-750k-from-the-ford-foundation-to-support-radio-stations-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hbcu-radio-preservation-project-receives-750k-from-the-ford-foundation-to-support-radio-stations-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/ The HBCU Radio Preservation Project has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation to support radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over the past year to support radio stations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The funds enabled the HBCU RPP to provide unrestricted budget infusions to 14 HBCU radio sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hbcu-radio-preservation-project-receives-750000-from-the-ford-foundation-to-support-radio-stations-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hbcu-radio-preservation-project-receives-750000-from-the-ford-foundation-to-support-radio-stations-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mon-laferte-francisca-valenzuela-to-headline-latin-grammys-in-the-mixlos-producers-event/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mon-laferte-francisca-valenzuela-to-headline-latin-grammys-in-the-mixlos-producers-event/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mon-laferte-francisca-valenzuela-juanes-to-headline-latin-grammys-in-the-mixlos-producers-event/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mon-laferte-francisca-valenzuela-juanes-to-headline-latin-grammys-in-the-mixlos-producers-event/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chance-the-rapper-wins-lingering-legal-fight-with-ex-manager-owed-him-loyalty/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chance-the-rapper-wins-lingering-legal-fight-with-ex-manager-owed-him-loyalty/ Four months and change after YouTube proper rolled out AI-label improvements, YouTube Music is adding AI tags of its own.YouTube Music confirmed as much in a brief blog post today, indicating that the labels will identify tracks “created primarily using generative AI.” And out of the gate, the platform is seemingly poised to focus on 100% machine-generated audio.
For example, outputs resulting from “using a generative model to create the composition]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youtube-music-adds-labels-for-tracks-created-primarily-with-gen-ai-our-listeners-have-told-us-they-want-transparency/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youtube-music-adds-labels-for-tracks-created-primarily-with-gen-ai-our-listeners-have-told-us-they-want-transparency/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-announces-young-manhood-and-other-donatable-organs-tour-across-north-america-and-australia/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-announces-young-manhood-and-other-donatable-organs-tour-across-north-america-and-australia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/woman-accusing-geordie-greep-of-sexual-assault-alleges-singer-kissed-her-while-she-slept/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/woman-accusing-geordie-greep-of-sexual-assault-alleges-singer-kissed-her-while-she-slept/ This article was written by Ben Jolley in collaboration with How Music Charts. Music Trends on Digital Music News is powered by Chartmetric.
As KATSEYE’s arena-rave world tour storms its wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/inside-k-pops-turn-toward-electronic-dance-music/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/inside-k-pops-turn-toward-electronic-dance-music/ The Ticket Policy Forum and its online ticket marketplace members have sued the District of Columbia to block the RESALE Act from taking effect on January 1.
The Ticket Policy Forum (TPF) and its members, which include SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Gametime, and TickPick, have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block enforcement of the District’s RESALE Act, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The companies are seeking a prelim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ticket-policy-forum-online-ticket-marketplaces-sue-district-of-columbia-to-block-resale-act/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ticket-policy-forum-online-ticket-marketplaces-sue-district-of-columbia-to-block-resale-act/ The Ticket Policy Forum and its online ticket marketplace members have sued the District of Columbia to block the RESALE Act from taking effect on January 1.
The Ticket Policy Forum (TPF) and its members, which include SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Gametime, and TickPick, have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block enforcement of the District’s RESALE Act, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The companies are seeking a prelim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-vivid-seats-tickpick-gametime-sue-the-district-of-columbia-to-block-the-resale-act/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/seatgeek-vivid-seats-tickpick-gametime-sue-the-district-of-columbia-to-block-the-resale-act/ Live Nation is firing back against the FTC’s “misguided” BOTS Act lawsuit, which it says contradicts the law’s “plain meaning, flouts the will of Congress, and undoubtedly sets back the fight against scalpers.”The promoter and its Ticketmaster subsidiary formally answered the complaint yesterday, weeks after the presiding judge rejected their dismissal motion.
This was, of course, a less-than-ideal development for the defendants,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-fires-back-against-the-ftcs-misguided-bots-act-suit-claims-responsibility-for-nearly-every-major-technological-advancement-in-the-fight-against-bots/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-fires-back-against-the-ftcs-misguided-bots-act-suit-claims-responsibility-for-nearly-every-major-technological-advancement-in-the-fight-against-bots/ Universal Music Group enacts some major reductions, leading to layoffs impacting the US, UK, and possibly other affiliated organizations.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has started the process of another major wave of layoffs across its operations, affecting several top executives. The move has long been anticipated, continuing a process that was first announced back in January 2024. It follows around 200 layoffs at the company’s Canadian operation last month and a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nobodys-safe-as-big-shakeup-hits-universal-music-group-def-jam-republic-interscope-polydor-among-the-impacted-labels-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nobodys-safe-as-big-shakeup-hits-universal-music-group-def-jam-republic-interscope-polydor-among-the-impacted-labels-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/ Universal Music Group enacts some major reductions, leading to layoffs impacting the US, UK, and possibly other affiliated organizations.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has started the process of another major wave of layoffs across its operations, affecting several top executives. The move has long been anticipated, continuing a process that was first announced back in January 2024. It follows around 200 layoffs at the company’s Canadian operation last month and a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nobodys-safe-as-big-shakeup-hits-universal-music-group-def-jam-republic-interscope-polydor-among-the-impacted-labels/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nobodys-safe-as-big-shakeup-hits-universal-music-group-def-jam-republic-interscope-polydor-among-the-impacted-labels/ Universal Music Group enacts some major reductions, leading to layoffs impacting the US, UK, and possibly other affiliated organizations.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has started the process of another major wave of layoffs across its operations, affecting several top executives. The move has long been anticipated, continuing a process that was first announced back in January 2024. It follows around 200 layoffs at the company’s Canadian operation last month and a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/major-shakeup-at-universal-music-group-with-new-wave-of-layoffs/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/major-shakeup-at-universal-music-group-with-new-wave-of-layoffs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalas-magnolias-sees-300-percent-surge-in-streams-after-snl/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalas-magnolias-sees-300-percent-surge-in-streams-after-snl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalas-magnolias-sees-300-percent-stream-surge-after-snl/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalas-magnolias-sees-300-percent-stream-surge-after-snl/ Character.ai files for bankruptcy, illustrating the sheer amount of money and resources burned with little gain and numerous lawsuits to show for it. The crash-and-burn could offer a preview for the music industry.
The extreme financial pressures and upside-down economics of artificial intelligence, involving expensive upkeep and equally expensive lawsuits, should make the news of Character.ai’s bankruptcy easily predictable. The circumstances of the company]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/characterai-bankruptcy-highlights-ais-ludicrous-cash-burn-problem-is-music-next/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/characterai-bankruptcy-highlights-ais-ludicrous-cash-burn-problem-is-music-next/ Character.ai files for bankruptcy, illustrating the sheer amount of money and resources burned with little gain and numerous lawsuits to show for it.
The extreme financial pressures and upside-down economics of artificial intelligence, involving expensive upkeep and equally expensive lawsuits, should make the news of Character.ai’s bankruptcy easily predictable. The circumstances of the company’s failure illustrate precisely what AI critics have been w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/characterai-bankruptcy-highlights-ais-ludicrous-cash-burn-problem/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/characterai-bankruptcy-highlights-ais-ludicrous-cash-burn-problem/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rachel-chinouriri-an-indie-pop-leading-light-gets-very-real/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rachel-chinouriri-an-indie-pop-leading-light-gets-very-real/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-slapped-with-nearly-200000-in-legal-fees-and-costs-in-malibu-mansion-fiasco/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-slapped-with-nearly-200000-in-legal-fees-and-costs-in-malibu-mansion-fiasco/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jackson-tops-the-uks-official-biggest-albums-of-2026-so-far/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jackson-tops-the-uks-official-biggest-albums-of-2026-so-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/adla-defends-rachel-chinouriri-after-fan-ripped-down-promo-posters/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/adla-defends-rachel-chinouriri-after-fan-ripped-down-promo-posters/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-dean-cruising-towards-the-uks-official-biggest-song-of-2026-so-far/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-dean-cruising-towards-the-uks-official-biggest-song-of-2026-so-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/no-stairway-denied-five-times-led-zeppelin-declined-to-license-their-song-prior-to-narnia/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/no-stairway-denied-five-times-led-zeppelin-declined-to-license-their-song-prior-to-narnia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-release-date-for-foreign-tongues-deluxe-edition/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-release-date-for-foreign-tongues-deluxe-edition/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-empress-of-found-a-new-sense-of-home-on-dream-house/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-empress-of-found-a-new-sense-of-home-on-dream-house/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/midland-on-choosin-texas-might-be-the-best-thing-to-ever-happen-to-midland/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/midland-on-choosin-texas-might-be-the-best-thing-to-ever-happen-to-midland/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cameron-winter-at-carnegie-hall-trailer-shares-glimpse-of-drinking-age/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cameron-winter-at-carnegie-hall-trailer-shares-glimpse-of-drinking-age/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-have-five-new-songs-coming-out-as-foreign-tongues-gets-expanded/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-have-five-new-songs-coming-out-as-foreign-tongues-gets-expanded/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hailed-by-robert-smith-as-one-of-the-most-heartfelt-and-beautiful-cure-covers-i-have-heard-american-football-officially-release-their-stripped-back-take-on-boys-dont-cry/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hailed-by-robert-smith-as-one-of-the-most-heartfelt-and-beautiful-cure-covers-i-have-heard-american-football-officially-release-their-stripped-back-take-on-boys-dont-cry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-contenders-for-song-of-the-year-should-be-predominantly-women/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-contenders-for-song-of-the-year-should-be-predominantly-women/ Everett was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024, and a GoFundMe page was launched to help cover the “mounting” cost of his treatment. “Let’s give Peven some well-deserved life-saving flowers,” read the description, also adding that “any donation is appreciated.”
In August this year, it was co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-peven-everett-make-emotional-return-to-the-stage-with-gorillaz-after-reaching-major-milestone-in-stage-4-cancer-treatment/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-peven-everett-make-emotional-return-to-the-stage-with-gorillaz-after-reaching-major-milestone-in-stage-4-cancer-treatment/ Across the 12 son]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/marika-hackman-announces-new-album-false-dogs-and-tackles-the-dull-ache-of-nostalgia-on-bittersweet-single-33/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/marika-hackman-announces-new-album-false-dogs-and-tackles-the-dull-ache-of-nostalgia-on-bittersweet-single-33/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slash-provides-another-update-on-new-guns-n-roses-material/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slash-provides-another-update-on-new-guns-n-roses-material/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bts-arirang-smashes-past-5-billion-spotify-streams-making-it-the-biggest-album-of-2026-so-far/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bts-arirang-smashes-past-5-billion-spotify-streams-making-it-the-biggest-album-of-2026-so-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-the-bugbear-from-upcoming-beatles-biopics-that-made-him-text-sam-mendes-dont-do-this/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-the-bugbear-from-upcoming-beatles-biopics-that-made-him-text-sam-mendes-dont-do-this/ “With Narnia:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/led-zeppelin-classic-soundtracks-greta-gerwigs-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-first-trailer/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/led-zeppelin-classic-soundtracks-greta-gerwigs-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-first-trailer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-accused-of-abusing-power-amid-brooklyn-store-dispute/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-accused-of-abusing-power-amid-brooklyn-store-dispute/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-bell-blasts-sag-aftra-after-not-qualifying-for-health-insurance/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-bell-blasts-sag-aftra-after-not-qualifying-for-health-insurance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/documentary-about-michael-jacksons-super-bowl-halftime-show-in-the-works/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/documentary-about-michael-jacksons-super-bowl-halftime-show-in-the-works/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-grian-chatten-on-career-high-of-working-with-rosala-ive-got-a-suspicion-that-her-heart-is-similar-to-mine/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dcs-grian-chatten-on-career-high-of-working-with-rosala-ive-got-a-suspicion-that-her-heart-is-similar-to-mine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-these-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-thom-yorkes-hamlet-hail-to-the-thief-london-rehearsals/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-these-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-thom-yorkes-hamlet-hail-to-the-thief-london-rehearsals/ While he did not pull the trigger directly, Davis was accused of planning the murder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ex-gang-boss-duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-for-orchestrating-tupac-shakurs-murder/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ex-gang-boss-duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-for-orchestrating-tupac-shakurs-murder/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipa-could-be-set-to-headline-coachella-2027/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dua-lipa-could-be-set-to-headline-coachella-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-says-wersquore-living-in-a-post-rock-world/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brandon-flowers-says-wersquore-living-in-a-post-rock-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/victoria-beckham-reveals-disappointing-truth-behind-studio-session-with-son-cruz/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/victoria-beckham-reveals-disappointing-truth-behind-studio-session-with-son-cruz/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billie-eilish-planning-biggest-shows-of-her-career/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/billie-eilish-planning-biggest-shows-of-her-career/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/more-details-emerge-about-kelly-clarksons-feud-with-brooklyn-shop/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/more-details-emerge-about-kelly-clarksons-feud-with-brooklyn-shop/ Dolly Parton’s estate continues to battle her nephew and former head of her security, who denies accusations that he threatened violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, who also served as the head of her security, has denied accusations that he threatened members of the estate and to destroy his aunt’s legacy. Seaver submitted an affidavit on Tuesday in response to a tempo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-parton-estate-dispute-continues/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-parton-estate-dispute-continues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-claims-he-can-remember-being-born/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-claims-he-can-remember-being-born/ YouTube surveyed 20,000 European creators, many of whom say they lack government support, training, funding, and industry representation.
Over the summer, Public First conducted a survey commissioned by YouTube, gathering insights from over 20,000 creators across all 27 European Union member states. The findings reveal that many creators receive minimal support in terms of industry representation, government recognition, funding, training, and workspace access. Now, Yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youtube-says-its-time-to-liberate-european-content-creators-from-lack-of-government-support-and-industry-representation/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youtube-says-its-time-to-liberate-european-content-creators-from-lack-of-government-support-and-industry-representation/ The Chainsmokers officially go independent, parting ways with Columbia/Disruptor after 11 years and “unimaginable success.”
The Chainsmokers have announced parting ways with Columbia/Disruptor, their label home for more than a decade. The duo took to their socials, including Instagram and X, to announce the news amid a broader shakeup that The Chainsmokers’ Alex Pall detailed on LinkedIn.
“After 11 amazing years,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chainsmokers-break-with-columbiadisruptor-after-11-yearswe-are-now-independent-artists/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chainsmokers-break-with-columbiadisruptor-after-11-yearswe-are-now-independent-artists/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-becomes-us-citizen/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-becomes-us-citizen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-sets-record-for-most-no-1-rampbhip-hop-albums/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/drake-sets-record-for-most-no-1-rampbhip-hop-albums/ The Verve Pipe frontman Brian Vander Ark has inked a catalog deal with Primary Wave, which has taken an interest in “The Freshmen” singer-songwriter’s publishing and recorded IP.Primary Wave reached out with word of the song-rights tie-up today, indicating that the agreement extends to “all songs across The Verve Pipe’s repertoire of music.” Established in 1992, the Michigan-based group arrived on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/primary-wave-inks-catalog-deal-with-the-verve-pipes-brian-vander-ark-including-the-freshmen-photograph-and-more/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/primary-wave-inks-catalog-deal-with-the-verve-pipes-brian-vander-ark-including-the-freshmen-photograph-and-more/ Dolly Parton’s estate continues to battle her nephew and former head of her security, who denies accusations that he threatened violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, who also served as the head of her security, has denied accusations that he threatened members of the estate and to destroy his aunt’s legacy. Seaver submitted an affidavit on Tuesday in response to a tempo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chaos-continues-to-consume-the-dolly-parton-estate/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chaos-continues-to-consume-the-dolly-parton-estate/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/duane-keffe-d-davis-gets-40-years-to-life-for-murder-of-tupac-shakur/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/duane-keffe-d-davis-gets-40-years-to-life-for-murder-of-tupac-shakur/ Joni Mitchell has officially become a U.S. citizen 62 years after first traveling from Canada to the United States—though she’s lived in Southern California since the late ’60s.
Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is officially a U.S. citizen, more than 60 years after she first traveled from Canada to the United States. Though the 82-year-old icon has lived in Southern California since the late 1960s, her new citizenship enables her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-officially-granted-us-citizenship-after-60-years/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-officially-granted-us-citizenship-after-60-years/ 30 years later, the man found guilty of helping orchestrate the murder of Tupac Shakur has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the first and only person to be convicted over the death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday. The news arrives more than 30]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/30-years-later-tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-prison/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/30-years-later-tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-prison/ 30 years later, the man found guilty of helping orchestrate the murder of Tupac Shakur has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the first and only person to be convicted over the death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday. The news arrives more than 30]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/30-years-later-a-tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-prison/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/30-years-later-a-tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-prison/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-partons-nephew-denies-making-threats-in-effort-to-quash-restraining-order/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dolly-partons-nephew-denies-making-threats-in-effort-to-quash-restraining-order/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/summer-walker-claims-label-lvrn-fraudulently-hid-youtube-amazon-cash-as-contract-war-escalates/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/summer-walker-claims-label-lvrn-fraudulently-hid-youtube-amazon-cash-as-contract-war-escalates/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/summer-walker-claims-label-fraudulently-hid-youtube-amazon-cash-as-contract-war-escalates/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/summer-walker-claims-label-fraudulently-hid-youtube-amazon-cash-as-contract-war-escalates/ Raye’s 5,000-capacity Royal Albert Hall concert was inundated with 1.8 million presale sign-ups and “hundreds of thousands of fake registrations” – prompting the artist and her team to conduct a manual review in an effort to identify “real fans.”
That’s according to London-born Raye herself, who provided an update on Instagram. As diehard supporters are aware, the 28-year-old is scheduled to perform Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rayes-royal-albert-hall-concert-overwhelmed-by-scalpers-as-hundreds-of-thousands-of-fake-registrations-pour-in-prompting-a-manual-review-for-real-fans/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rayes-royal-albert-hall-concert-overwhelmed-by-scalpers-as-hundreds-of-thousands-of-fake-registrations-pour-in-prompting-a-manual-review-for-real-fans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-becomes-a-us-citizen-a-journey-that-began-62-years-ago/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joni-mitchell-becomes-a-us-citizen-a-journey-that-began-62-years-ago/ Live Nation is poised to further its expansion into South America with a partnership with Bizarro to support the growth of Latin artists in Chile.
Last week, Live Nation announced a partnership with Latin American promoter Bizarro, designed to expand live Latin music in Chile and support the growth of Latin artists across the region. As part of the agreement, Live Nation will make a majority investment in Bizarro Chile, while Bizarro Founder Alfredo Alonso wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nations-latin-music-expansion-continues-with-bizarro-partnership-in-chile/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nations-latin-music-expansion-continues-with-bizarro-partnership-in-chile/ Several new Michael Jackson and Jackson family documentaries are in the works following the record-breaking success of Lionsgate’s Michael film.
Michael Jackson is firmly back in the cultural zeitgeist after the phenomenal success of Lionsgate’s Michael biopic released earlier this year. Now, a series of new MJ-related documentaries aim to capitalize on that renewed interest. Of those, Michael Jackson: The Verdict is available to stream now on Netflix, fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ahead-of-michael-2-comes-a-slew-of-new-mj-documentaries/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ahead-of-michael-2-comes-a-slew-of-new-mj-documentaries/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-murder-of-tupac-shakur/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-murder-of-tupac-shakur/ Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2 with a slew of new colors and enhanced audio capabilities alongside Siri AI integration in a future update.
Today, Apple announced the highly anticipated HomePod Mini 2, which comes in a slew of new colors alongside enhanced audio capabilities and a new chip that can power Siri AI. However, support for Siri AI will arrive in a future software update and won’t be available at launch. Preorders are available now, and the HomePod Mini 2 s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-reveals-homepod-mini-2-four-speaker-surround-sound-experience/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-reveals-homepod-mini-2-four-speaker-surround-sound-experience/ Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2 with a slew of new colors and enhanced audio capabilities alongside Siri AI integration in a future update.
Today, Apple announced the highly anticipated HomePod Mini 2, which comes in a slew of new colors alongside enhanced audio capabilities and a new chip that can power Siri AI. However, support for Siri AI will arrive in a future software update and won’t be available at launch. Preorders are available now, and the HomePod Mini 2 s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-a-serious-tv-audio-upgrade-apple-reveals-homepod-mini-2-four-speaker-surround-sound-experience/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/after-a-serious-tv-audio-upgrade-apple-reveals-homepod-mini-2-four-speaker-surround-sound-experience/ Despite the music industry’s best efforts, US Copyright Office fees are about to undergo a major price jump starting November 11.
The U.S. Copyright Office is raising service fees starting November 11, following a proposed schedule submitted to Congress in July. The statutory 120-day congressional review period expires on November 11, which means automatic price increases will be implemented across nearly all categories. The move arrives despite efforts across t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/massive-us-copyright-fee-increase-hits-november-11/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/massive-us-copyright-fee-increase-hits-november-11/ Despite the music industry’s best efforts, US Copyright Office fees are about to undergo a major price jump starting November 11.
The U.S. Copyright Office is raising service fees starting November 11, following a proposed schedule submitted to Congress in July. The statutory 120-day congressional review period expires on November 11, which means automatic price increases will be implemented across nearly all categories. The move arrives despite efforts across t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brace-yourself-massive-us-copyright-fee-increases-hit-november-11th/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/brace-yourself-massive-us-copyright-fee-increases-hit-november-11th/ The labels want their power back. Copyright needs to be rebuilt.
There is a comforting version of the AI music story in which the record labels sue, the technology companies pay, and musicians emerge with their rights intact. The lawyers finish arguing, the executives shake hands, and somebody issues a statement about protecting creativity. We are supposed to recognize this as a happy ending. I would like to see]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/can-we-sue-our-way-to-ai-control/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/can-we-sue-our-way-to-ai-control/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jacksons-legendary-super-bowl-halftime-show-is-getting-its-own-documentary/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/michael-jacksons-legendary-super-bowl-halftime-show-is-getting-its-own-documentary/ Hate AI slop? Deezer might be the on-demand platform for you, as it will soon allow users to “fully exclude AI-generated music” from their streaming experiences.Deezer announced the AI-audio toggle today, pointing to a planned global launch sometime before 2026’s conclusion. As many will recognize, the feature has been a long time in the making for the service, which was the first DSP to begin tagging AI uploads.
From there, Deezer tracked the accelerating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deezer-announces-onoff-toggle-for-ai-audio-enabling-users-to-remove-fully-ai-generated-music-completely-from-their-streaming-experience/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deezer-announces-onoff-toggle-for-ai-audio-enabling-users-to-remove-fully-ai-generated-music-completely-from-their-streaming-experience/ Distribution is the part of the music business that clients are asked to trust and rarely get to measure. Too Lost is changing that. The global music distribution and technology company has launched the Too Lost Transparency Initiative, a public reporting program that gives artists, labels, and music businesses a direct view into how its platform performs at scale.
This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Too Lost.
The report is now live at toolost.com/tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-opens-its-books-on-distribution-performance-with-live-public-transparency-report/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/too-lost-opens-its-books-on-distribution-performance-with-live-public-transparency-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-slams-ticket-touts-for-exploiting-her-fans/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-slams-ticket-touts-for-exploiting-her-fans/ Taking to X/Twitter, she made a jab at country star Kacey Musgraves, pitt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-brutally-hits-back-at-kristi-noems-criticism/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-brutally-hits-back-at-kristi-noems-criticism/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sharon-osbourne-talks-ozzys-back-to-the-beginning-film-he-went-out-like-a-viking/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sharon-osbourne-talks-ozzys-back-to-the-beginning-film-he-went-out-like-a-viking/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lost-amy-winehouse-interview-resurfaces-the-thought-of-dying-without-ever-making-my-mark-that-was-my-biggest-fear/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lost-amy-winehouse-interview-resurfaces-the-thought-of-dying-without-ever-making-my-mark-that-was-my-biggest-fear/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/al-jardine-on-his-beach-boys-reunion-show-mike-loves-health-im-speechless/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/al-jardine-on-his-beach-boys-reunion-show-mike-loves-health-im-speechless/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-jennie-and-kevin-parkers-chance-encounter-led-to-one-of-the-years-biggest-hits/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-jennie-and-kevin-parkers-chance-encounter-led-to-one-of-the-years-biggest-hits/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-olivia-rodrigo-win-her-first-album-of-the-year-award-at-2027-grammys/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-olivia-rodrigo-win-her-first-album-of-the-year-award-at-2027-grammys/ The Department of Homeland Security have defended the actions of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-oscar-belgal-after-ice-shooting-remember-to-just-look-after-each-other/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-oscar-belgal-after-ice-shooting-remember-to-just-look-after-each-other/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-lana-del-rey-debut-white-feather-hawk-tail-deer-hunter-from-stove-at-singapore-grand-prix/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-lana-del-rey-debut-white-feather-hawk-tail-deer-hunter-from-stove-at-singapore-grand-prix/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-royal-albert-hall-show-overwhelmed-by-scalpers-using-ai-bots-after-receiving-nearly-2million-sign-ups/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-royal-albert-hall-show-overwhelmed-by-scalpers-using-ai-bots-after-receiving-nearly-2million-sign-ups/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-to-be-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-tonights-sky-arts-awards/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-to-be-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-tonights-sky-arts-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-and-rosalampiacutea-release-new-song-where-is-gone/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-and-rosalampiacutea-release-new-song-where-is-gone/ “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blue-planet-3-is-getting-a-2027-orchestral-tour/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blue-planet-3-is-getting-a-2027-orchestral-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-ono-lennon-denies-he-inherited-more-than-brother-from-john-lennons-estate/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-ono-lennon-denies-he-inherited-more-than-brother-from-john-lennons-estate/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dionne-warwick-cancels-show-due-to-health-issues/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dionne-warwick-cancels-show-due-to-health-issues/ Midway through their set on Satur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/metallicas-james-hetfield-hits-out-at-some-other-entertainers-attempting-to-influence-you-with-their-bullshit/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/metallicas-james-hetfield-hits-out-at-some-other-entertainers-attempting-to-influence-you-with-their-bullshit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-teams-up-with-lana-del-rey-on-new-song-lies/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zach-bryan-teams-up-with-lana-del-rey-on-new-song-lies/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-to-drop-expectations-remix-with-pal-chappell-roan/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-to-drop-expectations-remix-with-pal-chappell-roan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-fontaines-dcs-and-rosalas-sweeping-cinematic-collab-where-is-gone/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/check-out-fontaines-dcs-and-rosalas-sweeping-cinematic-collab-where-is-gone/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-sky-arts-awards-2026/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-sky-arts-awards-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-blames-bots-after-getting-over-a-million-sign-ups-for-intimate-london-show/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-blames-bots-after-getting-over-a-million-sign-ups-for-intimate-london-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-releases-justin-timberlake-collaboration/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-releases-justin-timberlake-collaboration/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/maren-morris-hits-back-at-shane-gillis-snl-joke-about-women-being-whores-at-the-gym/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/maren-morris-hits-back-at-shane-gillis-snl-joke-about-women-being-whores-at-the-gym/ Attention loyalty and affection must be voluntary.
Congratulations. Your brand new album is on Spotify (and about 150 other music streaming platforms). Nobody has declared an international holiday, your neighbors remain suspiciously calm, and the world has continued spinning without acknowledging your release date. Even your friends and family are silent like crickets, getting the news of your new release. You sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/you-release-music-and-chase-the-audience-2/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/you-release-music-and-chase-the-audience-2/ Attention loyalty and affection must be voluntary.
Congratulations. Your brand new album is on Spotify (and about 150 other music streaming platforms). Nobody has declared an international holiday, your neighbors remain suspiciously calm, and the world has continued spinning without acknowledging your release date. Even your friends and family are silent like crickets, getting the news of your new release. You sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/you-release-music-and-chase-the-audience/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/you-release-music-and-chase-the-audience/ Sean Combs was rushed from federal prison to the hospital over the weekend after suffering a reported head injury. Details remain scarce.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at Fort Dix in New Jersey, was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after suffering a “non-life-threatening” head injury, according to the Los Angeles Times. The 56-year-old music mogul wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddy-rushed-to-hospital-after-suffering-head-injury-in-prison/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddy-rushed-to-hospital-after-suffering-head-injury-in-prison/ Furnace Fest 2026, the event’s first installment under new ownership, has been a disaster, not least of all for its merch-related missteps.
Over the weekend, the annual metal festival Furnace Fest made a not-so-triumphant return to Birmingham, Alabama, under new management. The event’s sale arrives following major financial struggles in 2025, leading to Peachtree Entertainment taking the reins starting this year. However, without the festival&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/furnace-fest-merch-designed-by-ai-sticker-placed-over-kid-rocks-failed-rock-the-country-merch-and-sold-for-50/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/furnace-fest-merch-designed-by-ai-sticker-placed-over-kid-rocks-failed-rock-the-country-merch-and-sold-for-50/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-music-sues-ray-ban-over-use-of-taylor-swift-travis-scott-clips/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/warner-music-sues-ray-ban-over-use-of-taylor-swift-travis-scott-clips/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bts-and-bigbang-lead-nominations-for-2026-mama-awards/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bts-and-bigbang-lead-nominations-for-2026-mama-awards/ A federal judge has rejected a push from Muni Long’s ex-managers to subpoena the artist’s medical records, which are “protected by the patient-doctor/psychotherapist privilege.”Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn made that development official with a recent order handed down amid an ugly defamation sub-dispute. The overarching legal battle, for its part, resembles multiple other courtroom confrontations between clients and managers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judge-denies-bid-to-subpoena-muni-longs-medical-records-amid-ugly-contract-and-defamation-dispute-with-ex-managers/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judge-denies-bid-to-subpoena-muni-longs-medical-records-amid-ugly-contract-and-defamation-dispute-with-ex-managers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-diddy-combs-transported-to-hospital-with-head-injury-report/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-diddy-combs-transported-to-hospital-with-head-injury-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-diddy-combs-transported-to-hospital-with-head-injury/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sean-diddy-combs-transported-to-hospital-with-head-injury/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-housekeeper-asks-court-to-issue-arrest-warrant/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chris-brown-housekeeper-asks-court-to-issue-arrest-warrant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-morning-jacket-meet-their-grateful-dead-moment-at-san-francisco-residency/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-morning-jacket-meet-their-grateful-dead-moment-at-san-francisco-residency/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-morning-jacket-connect-the-grateful-dead-dots-in-faithful-san-francisco-residency/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/my-morning-jacket-connect-the-grateful-dead-dots-in-faithful-san-francisco-residency/ Digital formats have been around for decades. So why is the music industry still struggling with sluggish payouts, metadata mismatches, and the accumulation of enormous unpaid tranches? According to mass payments processing innovators like Tipalti, most companies still struggle to shift from painfully slow processes to strategic automation, despite the enormous upsides.
It’s a sobering reality. But decades since the dawn of digital, the music industry never quite wrapp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-the-music-industry-ever-get-a-handle-on-rightsholder-payouts/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/will-the-music-industry-ever-get-a-handle-on-rightsholder-payouts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-shuts-down-tone-deaf-kristi-noem-tweet-about-james-talarico/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-shuts-down-tone-deaf-kristi-noem-tweet-about-james-talarico/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-doghouse-after-petty-jab/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-doghouse-after-petty-jab/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-dog-house-after-petty-jab/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-dog-house-after-petty-jab/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-dog-house-after-lame-jab/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kacey-musgraves-puts-kristi-noem-in-the-dog-house-after-lame-jab/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/max-richter-honoured-with-ivor-novello-award-for-innovation-ahead-of-new-album-launch/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/max-richter-honoured-with-ivor-novello-award-for-innovation-ahead-of-new-album-launch/ Amid a contentious courtroom confrontation with Universal Music Group (UMG), DistroKid has received a response-deadline extension and started removing tracks. But is the AI-audio crackdown affecting proper music as well?Multiple individuals are answering in the affirmative on social media – with some indicating that their 100% human-created, sample-free, non-cover projects had been abruptly pulled. Meanwhile, the lawsuit’s response-deadline extension recent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/distrokid-extends-response-deadline-removes-certain-tracks-amid-umg-lawsuit-but-how-many-non-ai-uploads-are-being-pulled/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/distrokid-extends-response-deadline-removes-certain-tracks-amid-umg-lawsuit-but-how-many-non-ai-uploads-are-being-pulled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/distrokid-removed-songs-from-streaming-platforms-in-response-to-umg-copyright-suit/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/distrokid-removed-songs-from-streaming-platforms-in-response-to-umg-copyright-suit/ A copyright case filed against Travis Scott by two songwriters over an iconic sample has been dismissed without prejudice after nearly three years.
A copyright infringement case against Travis Scott, filed by two songwriters over the “alright, alright, alright” sample used in multiple tracks, has been dismissed without prejudice—meaning the claims can be refiled—after nearly three years of litigation.
The lawsuit, fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alright-alright-alright-infringement-case-against-travis-scott-goes-poof-after-years-of-litigation/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alright-alright-alright-infringement-case-against-travis-scott-goes-poof-after-years-of-litigation/ Apple quietly rolls out a major upgrade for Apple TV users, offering high-resolution lossless audio support for the Apple Music app on Apple TV.
As Apple Music continues to vie with Spotify for music streaming dominance in the United States, the company quietly rolled out a serious upgrade last month for Apple TV users. Starting in September, the company said it would begin transitioning music streaming to high-resolution lossless audio support for the Apple TV’s Apple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/low-key-bundle-flex-apple-music-quietly-releases-a-serious-apple-tv-upgrade/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/low-key-bundle-flex-apple-music-quietly-releases-a-serious-apple-tv-upgrade/ Apple quietly rolls out a major upgrade for Apple TV users, offering high-resolution lossless audio support for the Apple Music app on Apple TV.
As Apple Music continues to vie with Spotify for music streaming dominance in the United States, the company quietly rolled out a serious upgrade last month for Apple TV users. Starting in September, the company said it would begin transitioning music streaming to high-resolution lossless audio support for the Apple TV’s Apple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-music-releases-a-serious-apple-tv-upgrade/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-music-releases-a-serious-apple-tv-upgrade/ Interscope Records has now sued R&B singer Summer Walker for $50 million, alleging she still owes them more albums before she can even think about getting out of her contract.
Universal Music imprint Interscope Records is escalating its ongoing dispute with R&B singer Summer Walker, who recently invoked California’s seven-year rule to terminate her 2017 contract deal. Now, the label is suing Walker for $50 million, alleging that she still owe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-this-court-battle-interscopeumg-sues-summer-walker-for-50-million-as-ugly-contract-dispute-intensifies/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-this-court-battle-interscopeumg-sues-summer-walker-for-50-million-as-ugly-contract-dispute-intensifies/ Interscope Records sues R&B singer Summer Walker for $50 million, alleging she still owes them more albums before she can get out of her contract.
Universal Music imprint Interscope Records is escalating its ongoing dispute with R&B singer Summer Walker, who invoked California’s seven-year rule to terminate her 2017 contract deal. Now, the label is suing Walker for $50 million, alleging that she still owes them two more studio albums and one]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interscopeumg-sues-summer-walker-for-50m-in-ugly-contract-dispute/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interscopeumg-sues-summer-walker-for-50m-in-ugly-contract-dispute/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-joins-fontaines-dc-on-the-aching-orchestral-ballad-where-is-gone/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-joins-fontaines-dc-on-the-aching-orchestral-ballad-where-is-gone/ The social media copyright crackdown continues: Warner Music Group (WMG) is now suing multiple subsidiaries of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica for allegedly infringing on north of 400 compositions and recordings in Instagram and TikTok posts.Plaintiffs including Atlantic Music Group and Warner Chappell recently submitted the straightforward infringement suit to a New York federal court, naming as defendants Luxottica Group, Oakley, Eye Buy Direct, and Costa Del Mar.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/atlanticwmg-sues-ray-ban-owner-luxottica-demands-over-64-million-in-damages-as-social-media-infringement-crackdown-continues/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/atlanticwmg-sues-ray-ban-owner-luxottica-demands-over-64-million-in-damages-as-social-media-infringement-crackdown-continues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-clashes-with-chase-amp-status-in-high-stakes-battle-for-uk-number-one-album/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-clashes-with-chase-amp-status-in-high-stakes-battle-for-uk-number-one-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-just-released-a-2001-song-she-wrote-with-justin-timberlake/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-just-released-a-2001-song-she-wrote-with-justin-timberlake/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mike-love-and-al-jardine-of-the-beach-boys-play-simultaneous-historic-shows/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mike-love-and-al-jardine-of-the-beach-boys-play-simultaneous-historic-shows/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-sunflower-beans-julia-cumming-step-in-on-bass-for-wolf-alice-as-they-support-olivia-rodrigo-on-us-tour/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-sunflower-beans-julia-cumming-step-in-on-bass-for-wolf-alice-as-they-support-olivia-rodrigo-on-us-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-returns-to-the-stage-after-tulsa-concert-threat/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-returns-to-the-stage-after-tulsa-concert-threat/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-leaned-on-her-faith-to-perform-first-concert-following-security-threat/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-leaned-on-her-faith-to-perform-first-concert-following-security-threat/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/willy-chavarrias-subversive-take-on-fashion-has-changed-pop-culture-for-good/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/willy-chavarrias-subversive-take-on-fashion-has-changed-pop-culture-for-good/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/these-shops-and-organizations-are-making-solidarity-their-business/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/these-shops-and-organizations-are-making-solidarity-their-business/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pride-and-power-rolling-stones-2026-latin-package/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pride-and-power-rolling-stones-2026-latin-package/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/meet-the-club-queens-of-the-future/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/meet-the-club-queens-of-the-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garifunas-new-guardians-the-rising-acts-preserving-their-roots/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/garifunas-new-guardians-the-rising-acts-preserving-their-roots/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-make-dystopian-rock-that-hits-just-right-for-dark-times/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-make-dystopian-rock-that-hits-just-right-for-dark-times/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-race-for-record-of-the-year-is-the-most-competitive-in-ages-2/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-race-for-record-of-the-year-is-the-most-competitive-in-ages-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-race-for-record-of-the-year-is-the-most-competitive-in-ages/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-2027-grammys-race-for-record-of-the-year-is-the-most-competitive-in-ages/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robyn-and-zara-larsson-sound-off-in-stockholm/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/robyn-and-zara-larsson-sound-off-in-stockholm/ Furnace Fest 2026, the event’s first installment under new ownership, has been a disaster, not least of all for its merch-related missteps.
Over the weekend, the annual metal festival Furnace Fest made a not-so-triumphant return to Birmingham, Alabama, under new management. The event’s sale arrives following major financial struggles in 2025, leading to Peachtree Entertainment taking the reins starting this year. However, without the festival&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alabamas-furnace-fest-baffles-attendees-with-ai-designed-merch-and-fyre-festival-style-meals/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alabamas-furnace-fest-baffles-attendees-with-ai-designed-merch-and-fyre-festival-style-meals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-frontman-grian-chatten-says-collaborating-with-rosalampiacutea-was-a-career-high/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-frontman-grian-chatten-says-collaborating-with-rosalampiacutea-was-a-career-high/ For Bridgers, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-phoebe-bridgers-reunite-with-boygenius-bandmates-for-lance-oppenheim-directed-acoustic-performance/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-phoebe-bridgers-reunite-with-boygenius-bandmates-for-lance-oppenheim-directed-acoustic-performance/ Sean Combs was rushed from federal prison to the hospital over the weekend after suffering a reported head injury. Details remain scarce.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at Fort Dix in New Jersey, was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after suffering a “non-life-threatening” head injury, according to the Los Angeles Times. The 56-year-old music mogul wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddy-rushed-to-hospital-after-suffering-a-head-injury-in-prison/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddy-rushed-to-hospital-after-suffering-a-head-injury-in-prison/ In the clip, Grimes starts with the message “Please]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-announces-new-album-psyopera-featuring-no-elon-musk-songs-with-dark-and-ravey-single-accelerando/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-announces-new-album-psyopera-featuring-no-elon-musk-songs-with-dark-and-ravey-single-accelerando/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-says-death-of-mani-altered-the-meaning-of-beyond-the-rain/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-says-death-of-mani-altered-the-meaning-of-beyond-the-rain/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soulja-boy-hints-at-2028-us-presidency-run/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/soulja-boy-hints-at-2028-us-presidency-run/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-stamos-reveals-the-beach-boys-mike-love-is-facing-serious-health-challenges/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/john-stamos-reveals-the-beach-boys-mike-love-is-facing-serious-health-challenges/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-a-concert-isnt-worth-a-human-life/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-a-concert-isnt-worth-a-human-life/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-on-how-noel-gallagher-called-him-to-tell-him-mani-had-died-and-how-it-shaped-his-album/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/johnny-marr-on-how-noel-gallagher-called-him-to-tell-him-mani-had-died-and-how-it-shaped-his-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-are-working-on-new-music/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-are-working-on-new-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-producer-hints-at-second-film/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-producer-hints-at-second-film/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-wombats-announce-lsquoa-guide-to-love-loss-amp-desperationrsquo-20th-anniversary-uk-and-european-tour/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-wombats-announce-lsquoa-guide-to-love-loss-amp-desperationrsquo-20th-anniversary-uk-and-european-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/piss-share-the-inspiration-behind-their-debut-album-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/piss-share-the-inspiration-behind-their-debut-album-in-exclusive-playlist-to-accompany-the-cover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-responds-to-brooklyn-store-after-they-refute-her-bad-shopping-experience/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-responds-to-brooklyn-store-after-they-refute-her-bad-shopping-experience/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-reveals-why-there-are-no-elon-musk-songs-on-new-album-psy-opera/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-reveals-why-there-are-no-elon-musk-songs-on-new-album-psy-opera/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/damian-marley-reveals-advice-to-son-who-prepares-to-follow-in-his-musical-familys-footsteps/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/damian-marley-reveals-advice-to-son-who-prepares-to-follow-in-his-musical-familys-footsteps/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lost-amy-winehouse-interview-resurfaces-if-i-die-tomorrow/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lost-amy-winehouse-interview-resurfaces-if-i-die-tomorrow/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-fires-back-at-store-owner-over-rude-treatment/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kelly-clarkson-fires-back-at-store-owner-over-rude-treatment/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-claims-she-worked-seven-days-a-week-for-15-years/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/britney-spears-claims-she-worked-seven-days-a-week-for-15-years/ After Isaac Slade’s surprise performance at Ed Sheeran’s Atlanta show, he and American Idol’s Brooks Rosser will join him on several more dates.
Isaac Slade of The Fray surprised fans by first joining Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour stop at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 3, and now the artist will be joining him on several more North American dates. In addition to Slade, American Idol finalist Brooks Rosser joined the “Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opening-act-as-the-loop-tour-soldiers-onward/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-quietly-adds-another-opening-act-as-the-loop-tour-soldiers-onward/ After Isaac Slade’s surprise performance at Ed Sheeran’s Atlanta show, he and American Idol’s Brooks Rosser will join him on several more dates.
Isaac Slade of The Fray surprised fans by first joining Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour stop at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 3, and now the artist will be joining him on several more North American dates. In addition to Slade, American Idol finalist Brooks Rosser joined the “Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-adds-another-opening-act-to-his-loop-tour/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-adds-another-opening-act-to-his-loop-tour/ Welcome to the decentralization of opportunity.
There was a time when opportunity in music had an address in a big city. The Troubadour in Los Angeles, The Bitter End in New York and The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville were not simply great clubs with famous photographs on the walls. They were places where talent, audiences and the machinery of the music business repeatedly occupied the same room.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-musics-new-geography/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-musics-new-geography/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-sombr-bring-out-lindsey-buckingham-for-go-your-own-way-at-los-angeles-show/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-sombr-bring-out-lindsey-buckingham-for-go-your-own-way-at-los-angeles-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chase-and-status-eye-highest-new-entry-on-carnage-featuring-little-simz/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/chase-and-status-eye-highest-new-entry-on-carnage-featuring-little-simz/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-76-best-albums-of-1976/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-76-best-albums-of-1976/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilow-cancels-las-vegas-comeback-shows-due-to-bronchitis/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilow-cancels-las-vegas-comeback-shows-due-to-bronchitis/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beach-boys-played-their-first-public-concert-in-three-months-with-an-alarmingly-frail-mike-love/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-beach-boys-played-their-first-public-concert-in-three-months-with-an-alarmingly-frail-mike-love/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-the-raconteurs-reunite-for-first-time-in-seven-years-at-jack-whites-nashville-concert/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-the-raconteurs-reunite-for-first-time-in-seven-years-at-jack-whites-nashville-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/remi-wolf-burned-out-on-touring-she-prioritizes-healing-on-new-album-mud/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/remi-wolf-burned-out-on-touring-she-prioritizes-healing-on-new-album-mud/ Keable opened with ‘Options’, a soulful R&B track that she released earlier t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-sasha-keable-perform-options-and-why-on-saturday-night-live-uk/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-sasha-keable-perform-options-and-why-on-saturday-night-live-uk/ The band comprises White, fellow singer and gui]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-the-raconteurs-reunite-at-jack-whites-nashville-gig/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-the-raconteurs-reunite-at-jack-whites-nashville-gig/ For her first performance, Rosalía wore a black ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-rosala-perform-reliquia-en-pointe-and-magnolias-in-the-rain-on-snl/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-rosala-perform-reliquia-en-pointe-and-magnolias-in-the-rain-on-snl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-cancels-five-us-shows-following-sexual-misconduct-allegation/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-cancels-five-us-shows-following-sexual-misconduct-allegation/ Carter has been setting aside part o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/frank-carter-ejects-man-from-sex-pistols-gig-after-women-only-mosh-pit-row-its-not-your-lived-experience-so-just-shut-the-fuck-up/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/frank-carter-ejects-man-from-sex-pistols-gig-after-women-only-mosh-pit-row-its-not-your-lived-experience-so-just-shut-the-fuck-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/snl-watch-rosala-perform-reliquia-magnolias/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/snl-watch-rosala-perform-reliquia-magnolias/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-to-headline-glastonbury/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sam-fender-to-headline-glastonbury/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilow-cancels-las-vegas-shows-after-contracting-bronchitis/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilow-cancels-las-vegas-shows-after-contracting-bronchitis/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/huntrxs-golden-named-best-song-at-2026-world-soundtrack-awards/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/huntrxs-golden-named-best-song-at-2026-world-soundtrack-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-cancels-concert-due-to-serious-security-threat/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-cancels-concert-due-to-serious-security-threat/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilows-comeback-stymied-by-more-health-issues/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/barry-manilows-comeback-stymied-by-more-health-issues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-charli-xcx-bring-out-tinashe-at-acl-festival/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-charli-xcx-bring-out-tinashe-at-acl-festival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slash-honored-with-2026-les-paul-spirit-award-at-hollywood-celebration/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slash-honored-with-2026-les-paul-spirit-award-at-hollywood-celebration/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/do-rush-like-steely-dan-we-found-out-the-answer/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/do-rush-like-steely-dan-we-found-out-the-answer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/why-is-this-surprising-taylor-swift-deep-cut-trending/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/why-is-this-surprising-taylor-swift-deep-cut-trending/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alice-cooper-is-finally-ready-to-tell-the-truth/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alice-cooper-is-finally-ready-to-tell-the-truth/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-cancels-tour-dates-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegation/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-cancels-tour-dates-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carter-faith-wants-to-make-you-a-little-uncomfortable/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carter-faith-wants-to-make-you-a-little-uncomfortable/ Speaking on BBC Radio 3’s Private Passions, in an episode due to air this Sunday]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-are-back-in-the-studio-again/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-rolling-stones-are-back-in-the-studio-again/ After Styles recalled f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/radioheads-thom-yorke-shares-most-important-piece-of-advice-given-to-him-by-rems-michael-stipe/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/radioheads-thom-yorke-shares-most-important-piece-of-advice-given-to-him-by-rems-michael-stipe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sombr-often-overwhelmed-by-fame-i-dont-really-go-out-anymore/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sombr-often-overwhelmed-by-fame-i-dont-really-go-out-anymore/ Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-shares-how-she-spent-exorbitant-amount-of-money-on-iconic-piece-of-the-white-stripes-clothing/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-shares-how-she-spent-exorbitant-amount-of-money-on-iconic-piece-of-the-white-stripes-clothing/ They join previously announced acts Tame Impala, Sombr, The Neighbourhood, RAYE and the Patti Smith Quartet.
The Chemical Brothers will headline the Orange Main Stage on July 1,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chemical-brothers-ellie-goulding-adla-lead-latest-wave-of-line-up-for-opener-2027/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-chemical-brothers-ellie-goulding-adla-lead-latest-wave-of-line-up-for-opener-2027/ All four shows have now been postponed, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/art-garfunkel-postpones-uk-tour-after-being-diagnosed-with-respiratory-infection/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/art-garfunkel-postpones-uk-tour-after-being-diagnosed-with-respiratory-infection/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorkes-radiohead-regret/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorkes-radiohead-regret/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spandau-ballets-tony-hadley-reveals-the-way-he-calms-his-nerves-before-every-show/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spandau-ballets-tony-hadley-reveals-the-way-he-calms-his-nerves-before-every-show/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/remi-wolf-praises-unique-hayley-williams/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/remi-wolf-praises-unique-hayley-williams/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carly-rae-jepsen-explains-why-she-uses-middle-name-professionally/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/carly-rae-jepsen-explains-why-she-uses-middle-name-professionally/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-strokesnick-valensi-aziyaand-mr-hudson-unleash-new-song-scream-your-name/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-strokesnick-valensi-aziyaand-mr-hudson-unleash-new-song-scream-your-name/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interscope-claims-summer-walker-will-owe-50-million-if-she-walks-away-from-record-deal/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interscope-claims-summer-walker-will-owe-50-million-if-she-walks-away-from-record-deal/ Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of October 9th, 2026.
If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
Live]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-live-nation-suno-warner-music-mena-godigital-empire-publishing-believe-music-publishers-association-more/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latest-music-industry-hires-live-nation-suno-warner-music-mena-godigital-empire-publishing-believe-music-publishers-association-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-on-the-challenges-of-voice-acting/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-on-the-challenges-of-voice-acting/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-abruptly-cancels-tulsa-show-due-to-serious-security-threat/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ella-langley-abruptly-cancels-tulsa-show-due-to-serious-security-threat/ Amid a sexual harassment and breach of contract lawsuit filed by PR professional Linda Luna, Top Dawg Entertainment and several of its higher-ups have officially beaten a doxxing claim.
That’s according to a new decision from the California Court of Appeal for the Second District, which overturned a lower-court order denying the defendants’ motion to strike. Those defendants are Top Da]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/top-dawg-cleared-of-doxxing-claim-amid-ugly-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-jury-trial-tentatively-scheduled-for-may-2027/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/top-dawg-cleared-of-doxxing-claim-amid-ugly-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-jury-trial-tentatively-scheduled-for-may-2027/ Jack White’s Las Vegas concert poster doubles as a playable board game, with a 52-card deck, six wooden playing pieces, a custom wooden die, and more.
Jack White’s October 2 show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas featured a unique poster with a fun secret: it also serves as a playable board game. The 18-by-24-inch poster is the game board, and it comes with a 52-card deck, six wooden playing pieces, a custom wooden die, four additional mystery cards &ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-whites-vegas-concert-poster-doubles-as-a-board-gameand-now-youll-have-to-rely-on-ebay-to-secure-a-copy/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jack-whites-vegas-concert-poster-doubles-as-a-board-gameand-now-youll-have-to-rely-on-ebay-to-secure-a-copy/ At least two vendors claim that Olivia Rodrigo’s Live Nation-produced Daisy Chain Fields festival not only failed to pay them but also issued costly fees.
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival was a major success, with its charitable focus on reproductive rights, fighting gender-based violence, and its all-woman lineup. But at least two vendors alleged they suffered poor working conditions, costly fees, and late pay]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigos-daisy-chain-fields-festival-goes-into-damage-control-after-vendors-say-they-werent-paid/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigos-daisy-chain-fields-festival-goes-into-damage-control-after-vendors-say-they-werent-paid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mastodon-are-releasing-vinyl-containing-actual-mastodon-fossils/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mastodon-are-releasing-vinyl-containing-actual-mastodon-fossils/ After details of Diddy’s lavish prison lifestyle emerge, the rap mogul’s release date has been pushed back, alongside a half-million-dollar fine.
Following NBC News’ report about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life behind bars—which revealed that he evidently has fellow inmates cook and clean for him and give him massages, and even has access to contraband like top-shelf alcohol and a cellphone and tablet—the disgraced rap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddys-release-date-delayed-after-details-of-lavish-prison-lifestyle-emerge/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/diddys-release-date-delayed-after-details-of-lavish-prison-lifestyle-emerge/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lola-young-caroline-polachek-tinashe-lead-chappell-roan-benefit-shows/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/lola-young-caroline-polachek-tinashe-lead-chappell-roan-benefit-shows/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-tries-to-remove-pages-of-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-court-battle-federal-judge-shuts-him-down/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-tries-to-remove-pages-of-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-court-battle-federal-judge-shuts-him-down/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-tries-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-legal-filings-federal-judge-shuts-him-down/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/kanye-west-tries-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-legal-filings-federal-judge-shuts-him-down/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-effort-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-effort-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-effort-to-remove-antisemitic-incidents-from-copyright-lawsuit/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-effort-to-remove-antisemitic-incidents-from-copyright-lawsuit/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-attempt-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanyes-attempt-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/ A federal judge has rejected Kanye’s attempt to strike references to his past antisemitic statements from Alice Merton’s copyright lawsuit against him.
Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, attempted to strike references to his past antisemitic statements and behavior as well as German artist Alice Merton’s family connections to the Holocaust from the copyright lawsuit she filed against him last year. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanye-wests-attempt-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/federal-judge-shuts-down-kanye-wests-attempt-to-remove-his-extreme-antisemitism-from-a-copyright-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/willie-nelson-endorses-james-talarico-in-texas-senate-race/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/willie-nelson-endorses-james-talarico-in-texas-senate-race/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alanis-morissette-is-dropping-a-holiday-album/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alanis-morissette-is-dropping-a-holiday-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-confronts-a-cheater-in-self-directed-i-think-hes-got-a-girl-video/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/slayyyter-confronts-a-cheater-in-self-directed-i-think-hes-got-a-girl-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/piero-known-as-a-leader-of-latin-american-songwriting-dead-at-81/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/piero-known-as-a-leader-of-latin-american-songwriting-dead-at-81/ “I started a band in Berlin, which we would call Berlin P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interpols-paul-banks-is-readying-an-album-with-a-new-band-he-formed-with-liars-aaron-hemphill-in-berlin/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/interpols-paul-banks-is-readying-an-album-with-a-new-band-he-formed-with-liars-aaron-hemphill-in-berlin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blossoms-secure-fifth-official-number-one-album-with-songs-from-the-wedding-cake/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blossoms-secure-fifth-official-number-one-album-with-songs-from-the-wedding-cake/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-holds-number-one-spot-as-jamie-miller-and-ashe-hit-top-five/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-holds-number-one-spot-as-jamie-miller-and-ashe-hit-top-five/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/why-sheryl-crow-relates-to-olivia-rodrigo-she-inspires-me-to-keep-going/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/why-sheryl-crow-relates-to-olivia-rodrigo-she-inspires-me-to-keep-going/ Introducing Spotify Technology: The DSP is officially in the business of selling software and has already made several “battle-tested” products available to clients.
Spotify disclosed the enterprise-focused expansion this morning, touting the buildout as an initial step on the road to “becoming the R&D operating system” in the long run. At the same time, however, the company also described the idea of selling in-house tech as not “really ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-spotify-technology-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-lsquobecoming-the-rampd-operating-systemrsquo/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-spotify-technology-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-lsquobecoming-the-rampd-operating-systemrsquo/ Introducing Spotify Technology: The DSP is officially in the business of selling software and has already made several “battle-tested” products available to clients.
Spotify disclosed the enterprise-focused expansion in a detail-oriented article, touting the buildout as an initial step on the road to “becoming the R&D operating system.” At the same time, however, the company also described the idea of selling in-house tech as not “really new to us,” pointing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-spotify-technology-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-becoming-the-rampd-operating-system/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-spotify-technology-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-becoming-the-rampd-operating-system/ Introducing Spotify Technology: The DSP is officially in the business of selling software and has already made several “battle-tested” products available to clients.
Spotify disclosed the enterprise-focused expansion in a detail-oriented article, touting the buildout as an initial step on the road to “becoming the R&D operating system.” At the same time, however, the company also described the idea of selling in-house tech as not “really ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-lsquospotify-technologyrsquo-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-lsquobecoming-the-rampd-operating-systemrsquo/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/introducing-lsquospotify-technologyrsquo-dsp-kicks-off-enterprise-focused-software-sales-expansion-says-its-products-are-lsquobecoming-the-rampd-operating-systemrsquo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/troye-sivan-dawn-richard-remi-wolf-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/troye-sivan-dawn-richard-remi-wolf-and-all-the-songs-you-need-to-know-this-week/ In a new conversation with Harry Styles for Rolling Stone, the former One Direction]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-he-wishes-he-hadnt-written-radioheads-high-and-dry/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-he-wishes-he-hadnt-written-radioheads-high-and-dry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youre-not-crazy-instagram-was-indeed-persuading-you-to-listen-to-creed/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youre-not-crazy-instagram-was-indeed-persuading-you-to-listen-to-creed/ For the gig, frontman Grian Chatten and co have launched a new partnership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-announce-intimate-london-roundhouse-show-next-week-to-raise-money-for-mental-health-charity-calm/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fontaines-dc-announce-intimate-london-roundhouse-show-next-week-to-raise-money-for-mental-health-charity-calm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-brings-a-haunted-vibe-and-boygenius-to-new-yorks-cherry-lane-theatre/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/phoebe-bridgers-brings-a-haunted-vibe-and-boygenius-to-new-yorks-cherry-lane-theatre/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/power-trip-share-first-new-songs-since-riley-gales-death/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/power-trip-share-first-new-songs-since-riley-gales-death/ Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer will fill in for the rest of the band’s tour dates after stepping in for Hill during their sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ian-hill-retires-from-judas-priest-thank-you-for-the-life-youve-let-me-live/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ian-hill-retires-from-judas-priest-thank-you-for-the-life-youve-let-me-live/ She started dropping hints that new music w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/girl-in-red-shares-heartbreaking-new-single-blue/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/girl-in-red-shares-heartbreaking-new-single-blue/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-receives-2026-mental-health-champion-of-the-year-award-from-the-trevor-project/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-receives-2026-mental-health-champion-of-the-year-award-from-the-trevor-project/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-reveals-first-taste-of-ai-inspired-psy-opera/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grimes-reveals-first-taste-of-ai-inspired-psy-opera/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deafheaven-stand-against-war-on-their-new-ep/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deafheaven-stand-against-war-on-their-new-ep/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-announces-new-tour-opening-acts-after-macklemore-controversy/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/ed-sheeran-announces-new-tour-opening-acts-after-macklemore-controversy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-best-rampb-album-race-at-2027-grammys-should-include-new-and-legacy-voices/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-best-rampb-album-race-at-2027-grammys-should-include-new-and-legacy-voices/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judas-priests-longtime-bassist-ian-hill-announces-retirement-time-has-come/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judas-priests-longtime-bassist-ian-hill-announces-retirement-time-has-come/ The NYC outfit release their fourth full-length effort today (Friday October 9), following on from 2024’s ‘Our Brand Could Be Yr Life’. Produced in Leeds, the collection features recent singles ‘Weather Me’, ‘Pick Up T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bodega-tell-us-about-new-album-all-inside-aquarium-we-decided-to-make-proper-rock-without-the-indie-modifier-2/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bodega-tell-us-about-new-album-all-inside-aquarium-we-decided-to-make-proper-rock-without-the-indie-modifier-2/ The NYC outfit release their fourth full-length effort today (Friday October 9), following on from 2024’s ‘Our Brand Could Be Yr Life’. Produced in Leeds, the collection features recent singles ‘Weather Me’, ‘Pick Up T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bodega-tell-us-about-new-album-all-inside-aquarium-we-decided-to-make-proper-rock-without-the-indie-modifier/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bodega-tell-us-about-new-album-all-inside-aquarium-we-decided-to-make-proper-rock-without-the-indie-modifier/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/i-dont-think-anybody-can-be-prepared-to-listen-to-the-shaggs-see-new-doc-trailer/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/i-dont-think-anybody-can-be-prepared-to-listen-to-the-shaggs-see-new-doc-trailer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/don-toliver-and-malcolm-todd-talk-going-viral-and-staying-sane/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/don-toliver-and-malcolm-todd-talk-going-viral-and-staying-sane/ At the show, the London singer will play her critically acclaimed sophomore album i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-announces-special-this-symphony-may-contain-hope-london-royal-albert-hall-show/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/raye-announces-special-this-symphony-may-contain-hope-london-royal-albert-hall-show/ The former Black Midi singer performed at the The Pearl venue in Vancouver last night (Thursday October 8), and according to some people online who went to the show, there was an attendee who handed out flyers accusing the singer of sexual misconduct.
As seen in pictures online, the flyer had “Geordie Greep A Rapist” written in bold lett]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-responds-to-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-live-on-stage/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/geordie-greep-responds-to-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-live-on-stage/ Produced by Lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madra-salach-announce-debut-album-gorta-with-ominous-single-ribbon-factory/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madra-salach-announce-debut-album-gorta-with-ominous-single-ribbon-factory/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judas-priest-star-quits-band/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/judas-priest-star-quits-band/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-ts-ghosts-100-days-of-morning-is-here/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-ts-ghosts-100-days-of-morning-is-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-lafortezas-katseye-return-date-is-confirmed/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sophia-lafortezas-katseye-return-date-is-confirmed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-reveals-how-ex-girlfriend-changed-his-life/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/harry-styles-reveals-how-ex-girlfriend-changed-his-life/ Over recent weeks Instagram users may have noticed that when they go to post stories, one of the recommended songs that the platform recommends for them to have in the background is the 1999 hit song from the Tallahassee post-grunge stars.
Now, in a new report from CNN, it has been confirmed that the track is be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/instagram-apologises-for-repeatedly-suggesting-creeds-higher-to-more-people-than-intended/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/instagram-apologises-for-repeatedly-suggesting-creeds-higher-to-more-people-than-intended/ In the discussion,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-he-was-already-sick-of-ok-computer-and-needed-to-move-on-by-the-time-it-was-released/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-he-was-already-sick-of-ok-computer-and-needed-to-move-on-by-the-time-it-was-released/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sheryl-crow-says-shersquos-losing-a-ton-of-money-with-her-latest-album-as-she-reflects-on-fame-cancer-and-ageing-out-of-radio/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sheryl-crow-says-shersquos-losing-a-ton-of-money-with-her-latest-album-as-she-reflects-on-fame-cancer-and-ageing-out-of-radio/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalampiacutea-reveals-her-role-in-u2-song-says-its-an-honour-to-work-with-legend-bono/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosalampiacutea-reveals-her-role-in-u2-song-says-its-an-honour-to-work-with-legend-bono/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-b-shares-playful-new-grand-theft-auto-6-song-dont-chart/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/cardi-b-shares-playful-new-grand-theft-auto-6-song-dont-chart/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-suffered-self-confidence-crash-after-radiohead-reunion/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-suffered-self-confidence-crash-after-radiohead-reunion/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/art-garfunkel-heartbroken-after-postponing-uk-tour/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/art-garfunkel-heartbroken-after-postponing-uk-tour/ Ahead of the much-anticipated release of the latest Grand Theft Auto game, Rockstar Games reveals that the in-game radio stations will feature some serious talent on hosting duty.
Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated new entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Grand Theft Auto VI, is due for release on November 19. In the lead-up to that date, information continues to trickle in, including details about the in-game radio stations—a fan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/gta-vi-radio-stations-will-feature-hosts-bad-bunny-burna-boy-slayer-trina-robyn-lana-del-rey-and-even-lanas-husband/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/gta-vi-radio-stations-will-feature-hosts-bad-bunny-burna-boy-slayer-trina-robyn-lana-del-rey-and-even-lanas-husband/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nivea-in-remission-after-battling-leukaemia/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/nivea-in-remission-after-battling-leukaemia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mike-tyson-sent-president-trump-a-letter-in-support-of-sean-diddy-combs/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/mike-tyson-sent-president-trump-a-letter-in-support-of-sean-diddy-combs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-gushes-over-drakes-spanish-on-ahi-collab-hes-amazing/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/karol-g-gushes-over-drakes-spanish-on-ahi-collab-hes-amazing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-suffers-medical-emergency-during-tulsa-concert/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-suffers-medical-emergency-during-tulsa-concert/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zac-brown-shares-dolly-partons-posthumous-video-message-to-teachers-thank-you-for-your-passion/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zac-brown-shares-dolly-partons-posthumous-video-message-to-teachers-thank-you-for-your-passion/ It’s been a bad week for music criminals – including streaming fraudster Michael Smith and now business manager Sean Welch, who’s reported to federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.Said guilty plea arrived in December 2025, following an initial indictment in early 2024. DMN was first to break down the criminal complaint in detail; the short version is that the Industry Manageme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/a-bad-week-for-music-criminals-business-manager-sean-welch-begins-eight-month-prison-sentence-after-stealing-from-juice-wrld-and-others/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/a-bad-week-for-music-criminals-business-manager-sean-welch-begins-eight-month-prison-sentence-after-stealing-from-juice-wrld-and-others/ A copyright case involving Dr. Luke enters settlement proceedings, but a third party has filed an intervention request, alleging an authorship stake.
This week, in the ever-shifting world of copyright infringement lawsuits, two parties on opposing sides of a copyright infringement lawsuit involving a South Dakota broadcaster and numerous songs, including those attributed to producer Dr. Luke, filed a notice of settlement stating that they had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/who-really-wrote-katy-perrys-hot-n-cold-a-bizarre-twist-could-derail-a-dr-luke-copyright-settlement-in-south-dakota/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/who-really-wrote-katy-perrys-hot-n-cold-a-bizarre-twist-could-derail-a-dr-luke-copyright-settlement-in-south-dakota/ A copyright case involving Dr. Luke enters settlement proceedings, but a third party has filed an intervention request, alleging an authorship stake.
This week, in the ever-shifting world of copyright infringement lawsuits, two parties on opposing sides of a copyright infringement lawsuit involving a South Dakota broadcaster and numerous songs, including those attributed to producer Dr. Luke, filed a notice of settlement stating that they had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dr-lukes-copyright-battle-against-a-south-dakota-broadcaster-enters-settlementbut-those-arent-the-only-sides-battling-over-infringement-claims/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dr-lukes-copyright-battle-against-a-south-dakota-broadcaster-enters-settlementbut-those-arent-the-only-sides-battling-over-infringement-claims/ A copyright case involving Dr. Luke enters settlement proceedings, but a third party has filed an intervention request, alleging an authorship stake.
This week, in the ever-shifting world of copyright infringement lawsuits, two parties on opposing sides of a copyright infringement lawsuit involving a South Dakota broadcaster and numerous songs, including those attributed to producer Dr. Luke, filed a notice of settlement stating that they had]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dr-luke-and-south-dakota-broadcaster-copyright-case-enters-settlementwith-intervention-request-pending/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dr-luke-and-south-dakota-broadcaster-copyright-case-enters-settlementwith-intervention-request-pending/ On the heels of K-pop groups BTS and Stray Kids boycotting the Grammys, Drake makes it clear that he too is boycotting the awards event—again.
Drake has a storied history of distaste for the Grammy Awards, having said previously that “what was once the highest form of recognition may no longer matter” to the artists who make the most “impactful music.” Now, Champagne Papi has made it clear that he will once again refrain from submitti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/whos-next-grammys-navigating-drake-bts-stray-kids-boycotts/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/whos-next-grammys-navigating-drake-bts-stray-kids-boycotts/ On the heels of K-pop groups BTS and Stray Kids boycotting the Grammys, Drake makes it clear that he too is boycotting the awards event—again.
Drake has a storied history of distaste for the Grammy Awards, having said previously that “what was once the highest form of recognition may no longer matter” to the artists who make the most “impactful music.” Now, Champagne Papi has made it clear that he will once again refrain from submitti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/whos-next-grammys-navigating-drake-bts-and-stray-kids-boycotts/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/whos-next-grammys-navigating-drake-bts-and-stray-kids-boycotts/ Audio wellness platform Sollos is marking World Mental Health Day with a release of re-engineered tracks from major artists via Apple Music.
Today, audio wellness platform Sollos is marking World Mental Health Day by releasing a slew of re-engineered tracks from artists like Olivia Dean, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Niall Horan, Jon Batiste, Chad Lawson, and more. Available now through Sound Therapy on Apple Music, the 151 new tracks—over eight hours of music]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-umg-announce-pop-therapy-audio-wellness-project-olivia-dean-jon-batiste-shawn-mendes-among-the-mellowed-out-artists/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-umg-announce-pop-therapy-audio-wellness-project-olivia-dean-jon-batiste-shawn-mendes-among-the-mellowed-out-artists/ Audio wellness platform Sollos is marking World Mental Health Day with a release of re-engineered tracks from major artists via Apple Music.
Today, audio wellness platform Sollos is marking World Mental Health Day by releasing a slew of re-engineered tracks from artists like Olivia Dean, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Niall Horan, Jon Batiste, Chad Lawson, and more. Available now through Sound Therapy on Apple Music, the 151 new tracks—over eight hours of music]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-umg-announce-new-pop-therapy-audio-wellness-project-featuring-olivia-dean-sam-smith-jon-batiste-shawn-mendes-and-more/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/apple-umg-announce-new-pop-therapy-audio-wellness-project-featuring-olivia-dean-sam-smith-jon-batiste-shawn-mendes-and-more/ One massive contract renewal later, Michael Rapino is set to continue as Live Nation’s president and CEO – pulling down upwards of $60 million per year, provided the company hits certain performance targets – through 2031.
The publicly traded promoter (NYSE: LYV) shed light on the fresh employment agreement in regulatory filings. Technically, the present pact went into effect on October 1st, though Rapino’s existing Live Nation ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-renews-ceo-michael-rapinos-contract-through-2031-massive-deal-includes-a-20-million-stock-bonus-and-upwards-of-60-million-in-annual-compensation/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-renews-ceo-michael-rapinos-contract-through-2031-massive-deal-includes-a-20-million-stock-bonus-and-upwards-of-60-million-in-annual-compensation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youre-going-to-love-emma-ogiers-music-just-wait/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/youre-going-to-love-emma-ogiers-music-just-wait/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/loretta-lynns-late-career-masterpiece-van-lear-rose-is-returning-to-streaming/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/loretta-lynns-late-career-masterpiece-van-lear-rose-is-returning-to-streaming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-to-perform-at-academy-museums-annual-gala/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-to-perform-at-academy-museums-annual-gala/ Joe Rogan enters into a new multiyear partnership with Spotify, estimated at around $250 million, sources say. Rogan first inked with Spotify in 2020.
Today, Spotify announced that Joe Rogan, the top podcaster in the country for several years, has renewed his multiyear partnership with the streamer. The Wall Street Journal estimates the deal at around $250 million, citing sources close to the matter.
Rogan and Spotify first signed a deal in 2020, which saw The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-rogan-renews-multiyear-partnership-with-spotify-reports-suggest-250m-deal/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-rogan-renews-multiyear-partnership-with-spotify-reports-suggest-250m-deal/ Joe Rogan enters into a new multiyear partnership with Spotify, estimated at around $250 million, sources say. Rogan first inked with Spotify in 2020.
Today, Spotify announced that Joe Rogan, the top podcaster in the country for several years, has renewed his multiyear partnership with the streamer. The Wall Street Journal estimates the deal at around $250 million, citing sources close to the matter.
Rogan and Spotify first signed a deal in 2020, which saw The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-rogan-renews-multiyear-partnership-with-spotify-reports-suggest-250-million-deal/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/joe-rogan-renews-multiyear-partnership-with-spotify-reports-suggest-250-million-deal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-sets-hollywood-ablaze-with-unstoppable-oscar-buzz-and-star-studded-museum-gala-performance/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/taylor-swift-sets-hollywood-ablaze-with-unstoppable-oscar-buzz-and-star-studded-museum-gala-performance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/katseyes-sophia-laforteza-to-return-to-group-in-january/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/katseyes-sophia-laforteza-to-return-to-group-in-january/ Suno the live music specialist? About one year after acquiring Songkick, the AI upstart has tapped longtime Ticketmaster partnerships exec Michael Chua to lead the concert discovery platform.Cambridge-headquartered Suno made the high-profile hire official today, noting that Chua will be based out of its New York office. Signing on as Songkick GM and VP of live experiences at Suno proper, Chua joins f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-taps-ticketmaster-vet-michael-chua-to-lead-its-live-division-says-the-teams-central-focus-is-helping-emerging-artists/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/suno-taps-ticketmaster-vet-michael-chua-to-lead-its-live-division-says-the-teams-central-focus-is-helping-emerging-artists/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-embarks-on-a-soul-searching-journey-in-new-phoebe-video/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/audrey-hobert-embarks-on-a-soul-searching-journey-in-new-phoebe-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-new-album-bass-persuades-makes-us-chart-history-as-biggest-drop-from-number-one-debut/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miley-cyrus-new-album-bass-persuades-makes-us-chart-history-as-biggest-drop-from-number-one-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madra-salach-on-the-hunger-at-the-heart-of-their-debut-album/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/madra-salach-on-the-hunger-at-the-heart-of-their-debut-album/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/weird-al-yankovic-is-celebrating-uhf-with-a-live-show-but-struggling-to-make-a-biopic-sequel/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/weird-al-yankovic-is-celebrating-uhf-with-a-live-show-but-struggling-to-make-a-biopic-sequel/ At the show, they will perform by th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-announce-huge-free-show-at-washington-monument-to-raise-money-for-palestine-sudan-and-lebanon/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-announce-huge-free-show-at-washington-monument-to-raise-money-for-palestine-sudan-and-lebanon/ Now, in a ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-radiohead-reunion-tour-caused-massive-crash-in-self-confidence-it-took-me-months/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-says-radiohead-reunion-tour-caused-massive-crash-in-self-confidence-it-took-me-months/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-wrote-a-song-about-rosala-how-does-she-feel-about-that/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/u2-wrote-a-song-about-rosala-how-does-she-feel-about-that/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miranda-lambert-joins-kacey-musgraves-in-texas-for-surprise-performance-of-horses-and-divorces/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/miranda-lambert-joins-kacey-musgraves-in-texas-for-surprise-performance-of-horses-and-divorces/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sheryl-crow-gets-emotional-talking-music-legacy-i-want-to-be-better-for-the-world/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/sheryl-crow-gets-emotional-talking-music-legacy-i-want-to-be-better-for-the-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/man-sentenced-to-prison-and-to-repay-8million-on-slop-royalties-in-first-criminal-bot-streaming-fraud-case/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/man-sentenced-to-prison-and-to-repay-8million-on-slop-royalties-in-first-criminal-bot-streaming-fraud-case/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blossoms-on-being-sandwiched-between-the-beatles-and-johnny-marr-in-chart-battle-were-in-good-company-arent-we/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/blossoms-on-being-sandwiched-between-the-beatles-and-johnny-marr-in-chart-battle-were-in-good-company-arent-we/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/busteds-matt-willis-reveals-charlie-simpson-was-kind-of-like-voldemort-before-reunion/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/busteds-matt-willis-reveals-charlie-simpson-was-kind-of-like-voldemort-before-reunion/ Their contact ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-shares-that-bono-reached-out-for-spanish-advice-on-u2-song-about-her-feel-free-to-invent-your-own-language/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosala-shares-that-bono-reached-out-for-spanish-advice-on-u2-song-about-her-feel-free-to-invent-your-own-language/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-announce-free-washington-monument-show-for-charity/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/turnstile-announce-free-washington-monument-show-for-charity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-lana-del-rey-to-light-up-the-leonida-airwaves-as-gta-vi-radio-hosts/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-lana-del-rey-to-light-up-the-leonida-airwaves-as-gta-vi-radio-hosts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-lana-del-rey-to-light-up-the-leonida-airwaves-as-gta-6-radio-hosts/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/bad-bunny-lana-del-rey-to-light-up-the-leonida-airwaves-as-gta-6-radio-hosts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/david-byrne-turns-elon-musks-own-words-into-new-song-let-me-sell-you-a-dream/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/david-byrne-turns-elon-musks-own-words-into-new-song-let-me-sell-you-a-dream/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/europes-joey-tempest-admits-it-was-definitely-an-album-track-before-global-success/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/europes-joey-tempest-admits-it-was-definitely-an-album-track-before-global-success/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-semi-retirement-burnout-and-friendship-brought-dhani-harrison-and-nigel-godrich-together/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/how-semi-retirement-burnout-and-friendship-brought-dhani-harrison-and-nigel-godrich-together/ “I would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-shares-hard-line-stance-on-using-ai-in-music/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-shares-hard-line-stance-on-using-ai-in-music/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/look-for-the-legends-in-the-best-rock-album-race-at-2027-grammys/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/look-for-the-legends-in-the-best-rock-album-race-at-2027-grammys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-and-harry-styles-come-together-in-epic-conversation/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/thom-yorke-and-harry-styles-come-together-in-epic-conversation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uk-government-shout-out-shared-european-interest-of-solving-brexit-touring-crisis-in-push-for-real-progress-in-brussels/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/uk-government-shout-out-shared-european-interest-of-solving-brexit-touring-crisis-in-push-for-real-progress-in-brussels/ Dubbed ‘Spiritland At The Barbican’, the new partnership comes in time for the 10th anniversary of its original Coal Drops Yard site, and will offer a daily programme of artists and record collectors playing a wide variety of genres.
Situated on Level 2 of the Barbican, with lakeside views overlooking the fountains, the genres on offer range from jazz to classical, and from ambient to electronica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spiritland-launches-beautiful-new-london-listening-bar-at-the-barbican/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/spiritland-launches-beautiful-new-london-listening-bar-at-the-barbican/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-tom-delonge-get-emotional-as-baseball-stadium-full-of-padres-fans-sing-blink-182s-all-the-small-things/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/watch-tom-delonge-get-emotional-as-baseball-stadium-full-of-padres-fans-sing-blink-182s-all-the-small-things/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/food-vendor-at-daisy-chain-fields-shares-open-letter-to-olivia-rodrigo-over-unpaid-fees-and-poor-management/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/food-vendor-at-daisy-chain-fields-shares-open-letter-to-olivia-rodrigo-over-unpaid-fees-and-poor-management/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-how-a-happy-accident-led-to-the-beatles-iconic-rubber-soul-cover/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-how-a-happy-accident-led-to-the-beatles-iconic-rubber-soul-cover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-gallagher-hits-out-at-liverpool-says-oasis-put-the-beatles-on-the-map/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/liam-gallagher-hits-out-at-liverpool-says-oasis-put-the-beatles-on-the-map/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-has-no-plans-to-collaborate-with-max-martin/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-has-no-plans-to-collaborate-with-max-martin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-says-he-can-no-longer-afford-to-tour-europe-post-brexit/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/jamie-t-says-he-can-no-longer-afford-to-tour-europe-post-brexit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-leads-the-way-as-urban-music-awards-reveal-2026-nominations/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/dave-leads-the-way-as-urban-music-awards-reveal-2026-nominations/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-continues-journey-through-dungeon-lane-with-four-new-songs-including-flip-mix-of-ringo-starr-duet-home-to-us/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/paul-mccartney-continues-journey-through-dungeon-lane-with-four-new-songs-including-flip-mix-of-ringo-starr-duet-home-to-us/ The singer, real name Tahliah Barnett, filed a lawsuit against the actor in 2020 accusing him of “relentless abuse” during their former relationship, including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. After a series of delays, the pair reached a settlement outside of court.
Earlier this year though, Twigs filed another lawsuit over an “unla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-drops-shia-labeouf-lawsuit-after-being-released-from-unlawful-nda/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/fka-twigs-drops-shia-labeouf-lawsuit-after-being-released-from-unlawful-nda/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-is-releasing-a-new-song-called-housewife/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/tate-mcrae-is-releasing-a-new-song-called-housewife/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hearsay-and-liberty-x-announce-popstars-the-originals-tour/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/hearsay-and-liberty-x-announce-popstars-the-originals-tour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-snubs-max-martin-collaboration-and-heres-why/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/zara-larsson-snubs-max-martin-collaboration-and-heres-why/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-spent-an-exorbitant-amount-of-money-on-one-of-white-stripes-rocker-meg-whites-outfits/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-spent-an-exorbitant-amount-of-money-on-one-of-white-stripes-rocker-meg-whites-outfits/ Live Nation recently disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. Now, multiple class action lawsuits have emerged.
On October 1, Live Nation disclosed to the Vermont Attorney General a data breach that exposed highly sensitive customer information, including social security numbers and government ID numbers. Though Live Nation claimed that only “a small number of individuals” were impacted, no sooner had that information been re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-is-battling-multiple-class-action-lawsuits-following-its-latest-data-breach-dmn-has-already-discovered-three-separate-suits/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-is-battling-multiple-class-action-lawsuits-following-its-latest-data-breach-dmn-has-already-discovered-three-separate-suits/ Live Nation recently disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. Now, multiple class action lawsuits have emerged.
On October 1, Live Nation disclosed to the Vermont Attorney General a data breach that exposed highly sensitive customer information, including social security numbers and government ID numbers. Though Live Nation claimed that only “a small number of individuals” were impacted, no sooner had that information been re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-faces-multiple-class-action-lawsuits-following-data-breach/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/live-nation-faces-multiple-class-action-lawsuits-following-data-breach/ Following the sentencing of Michael Smith, the US Copyright Office launches a formal notice of inquiry (NOI) into music streaming fraud.
After the conviction and sentencing of music streaming fraudster Michael Smith, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) on music streaming fraud. The NOI was prompted by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald. The NOI requests public input on the prevalence of streaming fraud across streaming platforms and how it may be affecti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/us-copyright-office-launches-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-they-might-be-surprised-by-what-they-find/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/us-copyright-office-launches-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-they-might-be-surprised-by-what-they-find/ Following the sentencing of Michael Smith, the US Copyright Office launches a formal notice of inquiry (NOI) into music streaming fraud.
After the conviction and sentencing of music streaming fraudster Michael Smith, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) on music streaming fraud. The NOI was prompted by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald. The NOI requests public input on the prevalence of streaming fraud across streaming platforms and how it may be affecti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-us-copyright-office-launches-a-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-they-might-be-surprised-by-what-they-find/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-us-copyright-office-launches-a-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-they-might-be-surprised-by-what-they-find/ Following the sentencing of Michael Smith, the US Copyright Office launches a formal notice of inquiry (NOI) into music streaming fraud.
After the conviction and sentencing of music streaming fraudster Michael Smith, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) on music streaming fraud. The NOI was prompted by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald. The NOI requests public input on the prevalence of streaming fraud across streaming platforms and how it may be affecti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-us-copyright-office-launches-a-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-lets-open-this-cellar-door-shall-we/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/the-us-copyright-office-launches-a-formal-investigation-into-music-streaming-fraud-lets-open-this-cellar-door-shall-we/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosie-odonnell-apologises-to-wynonna-judd-for-assuming-she-was-trump-supporter/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/rosie-odonnell-apologises-to-wynonna-judd-for-assuming-she-was-trump-supporter/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-frustrated-by-really-invasive-attention-on-personal-life/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/olivia-rodrigo-frustrated-by-really-invasive-attention-on-personal-life/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/travis-barker-reveals-reason-for-hospital-stay/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/travis-barker-reveals-reason-for-hospital-stay/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aerosmith-announce-comeback-concerts/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/aerosmith-announce-comeback-concerts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/minka-kelly-and-imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-split-report/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/minka-kelly-and-imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-split-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latin-icon-piero-dead-at-81/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/latin-icon-piero-dead-at-81/ DeepSeek is reportedly poised to raise as much as $15 billion, with Tencent among the gargantuan round’s leading participants.The massive figure just recently entered the stateside media spotlight; CNBC and others attributed the high-end total to anonymous sources as opposed to the Hangzhou-based startup itself.
Per these unidentified individuals, the AI giant initially set out to raise CNY 50 billion (currently $7.5 billion) and will now pull down “at lea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deepseek-reportedly-set-to-raise-up-to-15-billion-with-tencent-among-the-leading-backers/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/deepseek-reportedly-set-to-raise-up-to-15-billion-with-tencent-among-the-leading-backers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-madison-square-garden-ushers-vibe-dance-to-celebrate-phishs-100th-booking-at-legendary-venue/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/see-madison-square-garden-ushers-vibe-dance-to-celebrate-phishs-100th-booking-at-legendary-venue/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pharrell-wants-vague-and-ambiguous-chad-hugo-copyright-lawsuit-tossed/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/pharrell-wants-vague-and-ambiguous-chad-hugo-copyright-lawsuit-tossed/ SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot, which is said to provide “AI teammates that do real work for you,” is officially set to begin utilizing Suno’s music generation models.
That’s according to Elon Musk, who disclosed the anticipated use of Suno (plus some non-music AI platforms) in a brief X post.
“Important note regarding Grok @bot: Going forward, @SpaceX will use the best back end model for any given task, including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grok-bot-to-begin-using-the-best-back-end-model-for-any-given-task-with-suno-handling-music-generation-musk-says/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/grok-bot-to-begin-using-the-best-back-end-model-for-any-given-task-with-suno-handling-music-generation-musk-says/ SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot, which is said to provide “AI teammates that do real work for you,” is officially set to begin utilizing Suno’s music generation models.
That’s according to Elon Musk, who disclosed the anticipated use of Suno (plus some non-music AI platforms) in a brief X post.
“Important note regarding Grok @bot: Going forward, @SpaceX will use the best back end model for any given task, including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elon-likes-suno-grok-bot-to-begin-using-the-best-back-end-model-for-any-given-task-with-suno-handling-music-generation-musk-says/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/elon-likes-suno-grok-bot-to-begin-using-the-best-back-end-model-for-any-given-task-with-suno-handling-music-generation-musk-says/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alabama-shakes-asks-soho-sessions-to-gimme-all-your-love-in-bluesy-rock-performance/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/alabama-shakes-asks-soho-sessions-to-gimme-all-your-love-in-bluesy-rock-performance/ Following a leak from Apple Music implying that Miley Cyrus would be the next Super Bowl halftime headliner—Miley has fun on social media with the rumors.
This week, Apple Music appeared to leak a hint about the upcoming Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner with a since-deleted Instagram post featuring a silhouette of a female singer. Many speculated that this was Miley Cyrus—and now, Cyrus appears to have confirmed the rumors. The “Party in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/party-in-the-usa-super-bowl-61-halftime-show-rumors-continue-to-bubble/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/music/party-in-the-usa-super-bowl-61-halftime-show-rumors-continue-to-bubble/