Music
Reviews, artist profiles, and features on various music genres, artists, and the music industry.
James 'Blood' Ulmer, sonic trailblazer, dies at 86
James 'Blood' Ulmer played his final concert at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival, retiring soon after due to deteriorating health, marking the quiet end of a revolutionary career that spanned decades.
When to euthanize a pet: hospice offers in-home support
Haunted by her cat Tango's prolonged suffering, Sherri Hannan vowed a different path for her dog, Julio.
Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Song Highlights Pop Dominance
In 2024, hip-hop vanished from the Billboard top 10 for two quarters.
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Launches at Monmouth University
Over 20 performers, including Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, took the stage at Monmouth University for a two-night event.
North Park Music Fest Showcases Regional Talent and Diverse Sounds
While children under 12 enter the North Park Music Fest for free, adult tickets can jump from an initial $25 to $50 on event day.
US summer music festivals showcase diverse genres and local talent
In Duluth, Minnesota, the North Shore Jazz Summit unites legendary acts like The Count Basie Orchestra and Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra on a single stage.
Jacksonville Celebrates Black Music Month 2026 Showcases
André Troutman, a Jacksonville native, recently earned his first two entries on the Billboard Hot 100 for his collaborations on Ye’s Bully.
Sueños Music Festival Celebrates Fifth Edition in Chicago
At the fifth annual Sueños Music Festival, thousands in Chicago's Grant Park didn't just dance to J Balvin and Fuerza Regida.
Dogs see humans in limited colors, research suggests
In daylight, a dog’s visual sharpness is 50 percent less than a human’s, meaning your beloved pet sees you with roughly the clarity of a blurry photograph, according to The New Yorker in 2026.
Maren Morris explores genre-fluid music path
Maren Morris will headline the 2026 Capital Pride Concert in Washington, D.
Harry Styles' 'Dance No More' Video Explores Escaping Performance
In a Berlin club in 2025, Harry Styles found himself dancing with his hands in the air and eyes closed, feeling "so unbelievably free and like safe" according to justjared .
Amapiano and Afrobeats Achieve Global Success, Defying Expectations
Tyla's 'Water' has amassed over a billion Spotify streams, a testament to the explosive global demand for African music.
NMIXX Launches First World Tour, '<EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER>'
With tickets for their Brooklyn performance starting at $116, K-Pop sensation NMIXX is launching an 11-city world tour in March 2026, just five months after their debut album 'Blue Valentine'.
La Doña's SF Music & Activism Earns Local Arts Grants
On March 12, 2020, San Francisco artist La Doña released her EP 'Algo Nuevo'.
La Rueda de Candombe moves to Plaza de España due to popularity
Every Monday night, up to 2,000 people gather in Montevideo's Plaza de España, not for a protest or a concert, but to spontaneously participate in a traditional candombe music circle.
Heineken smart bands match festivalgoers to music at Coachella
At Coachella 2026, Heineken debuted 'The Clinker,' a smart device designed to attach to beer cans and illuminate upon contact with another festival-goer, signaling music compatibility.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92, marking end of an era in Indian music
In 2011, Guinness World Records recognized Asha Bhosle as the most recorded artist in music history, with 11,000 songs to her credit, according to The Times of India.
The AI Shift: How Generated Artists Are Reshaping Country Music's Economy
AI-generated artists are rapidly gaining traction in country music, challenging the genre's bedrock of authenticity and reshaping its economy. This raises profound questions about the future of human creativity in a world of algorithmic music.
New Game 'People of Note' Blends Music with Turn-Based RPG Combat
Dive into 'People of Note,' a new musical turn-based RPG where pop singer Cadence forms a band and fights to save her world. Experience rhythm-based combat and explore diverse musical genres in this story-driven adventure.
The New Gatekeepers: Analyzing Shifting Music Consumption Trends
More than 100,000 new songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every day. This data point reveals the massive shift in music consumption, where fans and algorithms are the new gatekeepers.
Ne-Yo Releases New Country Song, Sparks Debate Over Authenticity
R&B star Ne-Yo has released a new country song, 'Up, Out, & Gone,' following his Grand Ole Opry debut, igniting a discussion about genre fluidity and artistic authenticity. Critics question the move as a marketing ploy, while a press release frames it as artistic evolution.
37th Annual Savannah Music Festival Underway With Diverse Lineup
The 37th annual Savannah Music Festival is in full swing, offering a diverse lineup of world-class musicians across various genres. With twenty-nine performances still to come, the two-week event continues to draw enthusiasts.
What is AI music composition's impact on the music industry?
AI-created tracks have already topped Spotify's viral chart, with one even claiming a US Billboard country chart spot.
Influential Protest Songs Shaping Cultural Movements
In 1963, Pete Seeger penned "Mack the Bomb" after scientists discovered Strontium-90 in cow's milk, directly linking a seemingly abstract scientific finding to a tangible public health threat through
Top 11 Music Documentaries Shaping Cultural Understanding
The documentary 'Sly Lives!'
AI's Creative Revolution Reshaping the Music Industry
In November 2022, pianist David Dolan performed live with a semi-autonomous AI system, marking the first documented blend of human and generative AI in music.
Top 3 Global Music Revivals and Their Significance
In 2022, Gen Z's discovery of 80s synth-pop on TikTok led to a 400% increase in searches for artists like Kate Bush and Tears for Fears.
Emerging Music Genres Redefining Global Soundscapes in 2026
In 2023, 'Baza,' a single track from the Angolan Kuduro scene, captured more streams in Luanda than the top five global pop hits combined.
Iconic Album Covers and Their Shocking Stories
In 1966, The Beatles' 'Yesterday And Today' album cover, featuring the band as butchers surrounded by raw meat and dismembered doll parts, was swiftly pulled from shelves just days after its release,
Emerging Music Festivals in 2026 With Diverse Genres
At 'The Confluence' festival in 2026, attendees can seamlessly transition from a hyperpop mosh pit to an indigenous folk music circle, reflecting a radical shift in live music curation.