To illustrate our 37th anniversary special’s ostensible “theme” of AI, we turned to legendary MAD Magazine artist Sam Viviano, who gives us the wonderful rendering of scientist Alfred and the terrifying new invention that graces our cover.
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Virgin Music has struck a partnership with independent publisher, record label and management firm Position Music. Virgin will distribute Position's new releases and catalog of 35,000 songs. The new starting five gathered for a celebratory photo after point guard Jacqueline Saturn explained that they're running a triangle offense.
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U.K. TO LOSE 10% OF GRASSROOTS VENUESThe number of grassroots venues in the U.K. will be reduced by 10% this year, with 67 closed already in 2023, according to figures from the Music Venue Trust.
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Warner's Jamaican dancehall artist Teejay, whose single "Drift" is a viral smash and has the votes of multiple pop superstars as song of the summer, joins label execs and team members for a frolicsome photo. Seen wondering if we've been smoking Jamaica's entire gross national product are…
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Songwriters and composers will head to Capitol Hill on Thursday for ASCAP’s annual “Stand With Songwriters” Advocacy Day.
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Columbia’s Maren Morris is celebrating the release of her latest EP, The Bridge, with the first in a series of intimate shows.
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Rod Wave’s Nostalgia is on track for a #1 debut in the 130-135k range, with Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS hot on its heels.
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The House of Platt was crowned Publisher of the Year and Jack Harlow was named Songwriter of the Year at the PRO's annual spectacular. Also recognized were...
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Total recorded-music revenue grew 9.3% to $8.4b in the first half of 2023, an all-time high according to the RIAA. Paid subscriptions accounted for 78% of streaming revenue.
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The absence of SZA from the MTV VMA Artist of the Year nominees has drawn a rebuke from her management team.
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