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BTS win Artist of the Year, taking the top prize at the 2026 American Music Awards
BTS won Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards, becoming one of the few acts to take that top category more than once.
8 June 20261 min read
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Weezer announce “The Gold Album”. New self-titled LP arrives in August
Weezer have announced a new self-titled album, already being referred to by fans as “The Gold Album,” with a release date set for August 21, 2026. Alongside the announcement, the band also released “We Might as Well Be Strangers,” featuring Karly Hartzman of Wednesday.
4 June 20262 min read
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Drake makes Radio Songs history with 100 charted tracks
Billboard has reported that Drake is the first artist ever to have 100 different songs appear on its Radio Songs chart. The milestone sets a new benchmark for US airplay statistics.
3 June 20262 min read
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Tauron Nowa Muzyka Katowice 2026 kicks off tomorrow with Hania Rani, Modeselektor and SBTRKT
From June 4 to 7, 2026, Katowice’s Culture Zone will host the 21st edition of Tauron Nowa Muzyka Katowice, one of Poland’s key festivals for electronic and experimental music. The line‑up includes Hania Rani, Modeselektor, SBTRKT, John Digweed and Princess Nokia.
3 June 20261 min read
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Massive Attack return to Australia after 16 years. Three arena dates set for August
Massive Attack have announced three Australian arena shows for August 2026, marking their first headline performances in the country since 2010.
1 June 20261 min read
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Mick Jagger is eager to tour again with the Rolling Stones, but it will be some time before the band returns to the stage.
Mick Jagger said he wants to go on tour again with The Rolling Stones, but he also noted that he does not expect the band to return to touring in 2026.
1 June 20261 min read
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Spotify hikes Premium prices in Canada by up to CAD $3 a month
Spotify has increased Premium subscription prices in Canada, raising monthly fees by roughly CAD $1.30 to $3 depending on the plan. The move is part of a broader strategy of phased price rises across North America and Europe since 2023.
29 May 20265 min read
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UMG to sell half of its Spotify stake, redirecting around $1.4bn into share buybacks
Universal Music Group has confirmed it will sell roughly half of its equity stake in Spotify, expecting to raise about $1.4 billion to fund an expanded €1 billion share repurchase program.
29 May 20263 min read
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Spotify and Universal sign landmark AI deal for licensed fan‑made covers
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed new licensing agreements that let fans create AI‑powered covers and remixes of selected artists’ songs as a paid Premium add‑on.
29 May 20263 min read