News From the Music World
Nearly every component of Apple's services segment contributed to the company's remarkable $27.42 billion in services revenue for fiscal Q3 2025, marking a 13% year-over-year…
Baz Luhrmann resurrects The King in a revolutionary concert film coming 2026. You’ve never experienced Elvis like this—historical footage transformed into an immersive theatrical spectacle. Can the magic be recaptured?
The Allen & Heath Xone:K3 shatters DJ control paradigms with 174 MIDI parameters, X:Link connectivity, and three-layer mapping—all for $249. This pocket-sized powerhouse transforms your performance.
The Cure defies fan expectations with a stunning Cardiff show at Blackweir Fields in 2026—complete with £55 all-inclusive tickets. Most followers never imagined Wales would make the cut.
Universal Music Group ditches agencies and creates House of Carmen, a game-changing creator platform connecting influencers with artists for lucrative campaigns. The music giant’s bold move reshapes the $24 billion influencer landscape. Creators with just 1,000 followers can join.
SoundCloud abandons algorithms for human connections—transforming how artists earn money and listeners find music. Their social-first approach completely rewrites the digital music rulebook. Will other platforms follow?
Kendrick Lamar quietly dethroned Drake with a surprising track—not even his own song. “Goosebumps” just became rap’s most-certified hit ever, proving initial popularity means nothing anymore.
Saoirse Ronan transforms into Linda McCartney, proving she was more than “just Paul’s wife” in the ambitious four-part Beatles series. Her overlooked genius shaped music history.
The Smashing Pumpkins mysteriously cancel their first-ever India shows amid “logistical challenges,” abandoning thousands of heartbroken fans and losing significant revenue. Their Asian tour continues elsewhere.
Despite rumors, Dolly Parton confirms she’s “alive and well” while addressing health battles she ignored while caring for her late husband. December concerts now moved to 2026.
Vince Gill defies modern industry norms with a lifetime MCA Records deal while other country legends struggle for contracts. His revolutionary monthly EP strategy starts October 17th.
