Long-Time Texas Music Manager Accused of Soliciting a Minor
Long-time Texas music tour, stage, and production manager Joel Schoepf has been accused of “online solicitation of a minor under 14.” Schoepf was arrested in New Braunfels, TX. The post Long-Time Texas Music Manager Accused of Soliciting a Minor first appeared on Saving Country Music. This is so very sad. I had met and spoken […]
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2025 Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2025 inductees in its three categories: Artists, In Memoriam and Professional Excellence. Artists The inductees in… The post Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2025 Inductees first appeared on World Music Central. The Artists category celebrate solo and ensemble living artists who have achieved lifelong […]
Effervescent Reggae
Veteran Jamaican singer Winston McAnuff always comes up with ways to keep reggae music fresh. His song “Bubble” (referring to the kind we all need… The post Effervescent Reggae first appeared on World Music Central.
Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried This was the year that AI-generated music went from jokey curiosity to mainstream force. Velvet Sundown, a wholly AI act, generated millions of streams; […]
Video Premiere: Jenna Nicholls, “Holy Moses”
Reverberating guitar notes drop gently in the opening measures of Jenna Nicholls’ emotionally drenching new song “Holy Moses.” Her rich vocals ring with a striking clarity as she explores the transitions inherent in the journey from the cloudiness of uncertainty through the sweet anticipation of being grounded to the vivid moments of arrival and transformation. […]
The best song lyrics of 2025
From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR’s music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.
Various Artists – An Irish Almanac of Noise and Experimental Music From 2025
Expertly curated by Nyahh Records, An Irish Almanac is a sprawling 32-track survey of Ireland’s avant-garde. Spanning two discs, it treats “noise” as a broad umbrella for everything from dark drones and “occult freak-folk” to playful vocal experiments. While no compilation of this kind could ever claim to be complete, this detailed panorama offers a […]
Lean on me
When CoRy developed chronic illnesses as an adult, he moved in with his dad. Through mutual care, their bond has ‘blossomed’ – by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon Nearly one in four US adults provides unpaid care for a relative or friend because of ageing, illness or disability – a responsibility that can place a […]
Melody’s Echo Chamber: Unclouded review – an enchanted, balmy garden of dreampop
(Domino)Blooming strings, mellifluous guitars and airy vocals make Melody Prochet’s fourth album a calming place to visit – even if there’s a lack of standout tracks French musician Melody Prochet, AKA Melody’s Echo Chamber, never struggles to find a supporting cast. Her self-titled 2012 debut was produced by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. On second album […]
R&B Xmas Ball review – Toni Braxton melts hearts and Boyz II Men blow minds on trip back to the 90s
OVO Wembley ArenaWith additional sets from Dru Hill and Joe, this revue is a little too nostalgic and lacks the advertised festive spirit – but the vocal prowess on show is undeniable All of the artists on the lineup for the second annual R&B Xmas Ball – Dru Hill, Joe, Toni Braxton and Boyz II […]