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The U.S. Copyright Office has launched an investigation into one of the music industry’s biggest problems: streaming fraud.

Elton John will revisit his 1975 album 'Rock of the Westies' for an expanded 50th anniversary edition on Nov. 20 via UMe.

Hailing from Roanoke, Virginia, The Stray Lions are an indie rock band known for crafting atmospheric soundscapes, memorable melodies, and emotionally resonant songwriting.

The popular suburban destination hosted bands like Violent Femmes, Gin Blossoms and Local H.

Casa Cafe’s bookers are pursuing a city license so they can safely restart shows. Plus: DJ Paul Nixon launches the pop-up shop Happy Home Records, and more.

The Russian promoter didn't indicate if the Oct. 10-11 dates would be rescheduled.

This week’s show, after a 2000 Bevis Frond botch: brand new The Goods, DIIV, Linda Lindas, Vida Eterna, The Church, Human Hearts, Tomorrow Tomorrow, and Haroula Rose, plus The Shadows, The Creation, E...

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

Fernando’s Eyes is the solo project of Fernando Honorato, founder and vocalist of Swedish post-punk band Principe Valiente.

Poke a Brain is a Cleveland area music project representing original compositions performed by its founder and collaborating musicians and singers.

Alice Cooper and Steven Van Zandt announced on Tuesday that Cooper will host his own weekly SiriusXM show on Little Steven's Underground Garage, with the first episode launching Saturday, October 10 a...

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DENVER — Local jam band connoisseur Trent Gordon recently found himself in the position of defending his musical tastes, confirmed sources. “Listen,... Read more nonsense

"The Majesty of Chicago Jazz" brings the longtime critic's personal touch to an all-encompassing survey of the city's jazz history.

Explore the Ravinia Hunter Pavilion renovation and see how Lohan Architecture transformed the venue while preserving its celebrated character.

Wood and Wire Fine Fretted Instruments offers a curated selection of boutique and handcrafted instruments from exceptional luthiers. We sell guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Visit us and find your voic...

Watch an exclusive premiere of the film of Ava Rasti’s The River, first performed as part of the 2025 Semibreve festival.

Cindy Lawson is an American singer/songwriter—a sweet and sassy mix of Ronnie Spector and Iggy Pop—who began her rock and roll career in Minneapolis in 1985 with her all-female rock band, The Clams.

October 3, 2026 • Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD • A Day of Peace, Love, Justice, and Music

The House Flies are a four-piece dark alternative/post-punk band from Moline, Illinois.

A blog about music. The good stuff only.

On what should’ve been his 80th birthday, beloved songwriter John Prine offers enduring lessons about the value of empathy and curiosity.

By John Murph Meshell Ndegeocello’s first two Blue Note albums – The Omnichord Real Book (2023) and No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin (2024) – have persuasively reasserted her status as an un...

Australian power-pop rockers The Summertimes have signed with one of the world’s leading indie record labels, Golden Robot Records, and will release a new EP in October 2026.

IF YOUR MUSIC playS WORLDWIDE, IT SHOULD Collect international royalties with SoundExchange in 55+ markets with monthly payments and one of the industry’s lowest admin rates. PAY WORLDWIDE New to Soun...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 17, 2026 — SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights organization in the world, and Music Nation Copyrights Management (MusicNation), a pioneer in music rights managem...

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