“The World Stood By” Channels Tigray’s Grief, Grace, and Global Neglect

Tigray Tears – The World Stood By (Toy Gun Murder, 2025) On Tigray Tears’ The World Stood By, a cast of exiled Tigrinya-language singers transforms raw anguish into stripped-down, soul-deep protest. Recorded by producer Ian Brennan in Addis Ababa...

WIN! Don’t Miss the 3-Day Youshan Electronic Music Festival

There has been little to get excited about in Beijing’s music festival scene over the last few years, but finally there is one to get stoked about! On July 25 to 27, Youshan Music Festival is bringing the best music fest we’ve had in a long time,...

Beyoncé's Unreleased Music Allegedly Stolen from Car During 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Stop in Atlanta

Beyoncé's Unreleased Music Stolen from Car During 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Stop in Atlanta Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta suffered a major security breach after an unreleased album was reportedly stolen from one of the entourage's...

Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland music festival main stage days before opening

Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images (BOOM, BELGIUM) — A massive fire severely damaged the main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, just days before its scheduled opening. The blaze...

Pink Floppy Disc and The Bitles: Embracing the future of AI music

Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Sundown showdown Feedback has been dimly aware for a...

Feature: Taiwan violinist finds new home in Harbin through music

HARBIN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- After traveling thousands of kilometers from Taiwan island, violinist Lee Tien-hsuan has spent six years in Harbin, northeast China, an area designated as a "Music City" by the United Nations. During this time, he has...

Beloved music icon dies after sudden turn in health

LOS ANGELES, California — Legendary pop singer Connie Francis died peacefully Wednesday at 87, her longtime friend and label president, Ron Roberts, confirmed in a Facebook post. “it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of...

Upbeat family musical written by Ringwood woman gets album featuring West End cast

Lydia Shaw, 32, wrote the musical, "Hatched," and it is an upbeat family show, written to promote female empowerment. The show is described as "Matilda meets Six meets Suffs." The pandemic-inspired concept was created to be "completely free and...

Original productions take center stage in global expansion of Korean musicals

Published: 17 Jul. 2025, 14:01 Updated: 17 Jul. 2025, 14:24 Musical actors perform during a preview of the original musical “Shadow.” [BLUE STAGE] In an industry ruled by towering blockbusters that won't age out, a new generation of Korean...

City Grill Group launches “Mixtură de Lăutărie” – an original artistic program bringing traditional music performed and mixed live with DJ rhythms, straight into its restaurants

City Grill Group, the leading Romanian player in the hospitality industry, is launching “Mixtură de Lăutărie,” an original musical concept that brings to its restaurants a sound experience unlike anything seen before in HoReCa: live music based on...

Enescu Festival brings Grammy winners and world-class orchestras to Sibiu

The George Enescu International Festival returns to Sibiu from September 2 to 21 with a lineup featuring Grammy-winning artists and top orchestras. Under the theme “Anniversaries,” the event marks 70 years since the death of George Enescu and...

Kenyan Gospel Star Tops Norway’s Country Music Chart With Surprise Hit

A Swahili gospel song has done what few imagined possible – it’s reached the top of the country music charts in Norway. Samson Maombi, a gospel singer from Kenya, has struck a rare chord with international audiences. His song Nitauimbia Wimbo –...

Stonebwoy laments lack of corporate support in Ghana’s music industry, blames it on Shatta Wale

Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has voiced his disappointment over the limited support he receives from corporate entities in Ghana. Speaking during an interview on Asempa FM on July 16, 2025, the “Into The Future” hitmaker...

From Student To Guinness World Record Holder: Joshua Olusanya’s MUSON Journey

When Joshua Olusanya popularly known as the Trumpet Influencer or BossBoss embarked on the bold challenge of playing the trumpet non-stop for over 25 hours, it wasn’t just a personal feat; it was a national milestone. Clocking in at 25 hours, 30...

Dream Fest 2025 to light up Baku with four days of global music stars

Boise's biggest Basque festival returns after 10-year absence

While Basque festivals happen around the world, Jaialdi is exclusive to Boise and draws attendees from both the Basque Country and Basque communities around the U.S. BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Boise Weekly. For the first...

Bulgarian Classical Concerts–Los Angeles Promotes Bulgarian Classical Music Abroad

Bulgarians from the US established an organization to support Bulgarian classical music in America and around the world, bgvoice.com reported. Violinist Blagomira Lipari and composer Penka Kouneva are the founders and co-chairs of the non-profit...

Music industry faces censorship after Bob Vylan controversy

It all started when the BBC cancelled its broadcast of the Irish pro-Palestinian band Kneecap during the Glastonbury music festival after the lead singer was charged with a terrorism offense for allegedly holding a banned Hezbollah flag — which he...

Delaware State Fair Returns with Music and Fun from July 17-26

Harrington, Delaware — The 106th Delaware State Fair opens its gates for ten days of entertainment from July 17 to July 26. This year’s theme, “Kick Up Some Fun,” invites fairgoers to enjoy concerts, rides, and delicious food. High-profile artists...

Global Beat: BCUC

For many bands around the world, international success comes when they decide to start writing songs in English. But for South African funk collective BCUC, success came when they stopped. Short for Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, BCUC was...