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Ten years is a long time to wait for a solo album. In the decade since 24K Magic dropped in 2016, Bruno Mars watched the music industry change almost beyond recognition. Streaming destroyed album sales. TikTok became the new radio. Short-form content ate long-form albums alive. Artists who once dominated vanished. New ones arrived, peaked, … Read more
James Blake just dropped his seventh studio album “Trying Times” on March 13, 2026 — and the music world is already paying attention. This isn’t just another release in a long discography. “Trying Times” is the first album Blake has made completely on his own terms, released through his own independent label Good Boy Records … Read more
You open Spotify. You tap Discover Weekly. And somehow — somehow — it plays the exact kind of song you didn’t know you needed. A little eerie, right? That’s not magic. That’s one of the most sophisticated recommendation systems ever built, quietly running in the background of every single tap and skip you make. But … Read more
Music streaming has completely changed how we listen. But in 2026, with so many platforms competing for your subscription — Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, YouTube Music — choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We’ve tested and compared every major platform so you don’t have to. Whether you’re an audiophile chasing lossless audio, … Read more
Beyonce Cowboy Carter is the album that refuses to stop making history. Okay, can we just talk about how Beyonce literally rewrote the rules of country music? Because that’s exactly what happened, and honestly, I’m still not over it. The Beyonce Cowboy Carter album, which first dropped back in March 2024, is still making waves … Read more
No matter where you are in your music journey — a complete beginner picking up an instrument for the first time, or a working professional looking to sharpen your production skills — the right education can change everything. The music industry has never been more accessible, and it has never been more competitive. Talent alone … Read more
Dreaming of building the perfect recording studio — but your bank account isn’t quite keeping up with your vision? You’re not alone. From bedroom producers in Manchester to full-service recording houses in Nashville, one of the biggest obstacles facing music entrepreneurs worldwide is financing. Professional acoustic treatment, SSL consoles, Neve preamps, isolation booths, and top-tier … Read more
In the modern creator economy, music is no longer just art—it is a financial asset class. For songwriters, producers, and independent artists, the ability to secure a Music Catalog Loan has become a game-changer. Instead of selling away your life’s work to a major label, you can now use your intellectual property as collateral to … Read more
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the Class of 2026, and the list includes some of the biggest names in music history. Among the first-time nominees are Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, Shakira, Lauryn Hill, and the late Jeff Buckley. Also nominated for the first time are Melissa Etheridge, INXS, … Read more
The team behind the documentary “Melania” faced major challenges while building its soundtrack. Several well-known music icons chose not to license their songs for the film. Among them was Grace Jones, the legendary singer and actress who became famous in the late 1970s and 1980s. According to producer Marc Beckman, Jones decided not to take … Read more