Harvard, Yale face state department funding cuts
Dozens of elite US universities including Harvard and Yale risk losing state department research partnerships over diversity hiring practices. Discover which institutions are affected.
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Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades
Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.
New Christmas Music Playlists for the 2025 Party Season
Ditch the Mariah Carey repeat. Discover fresh 2025 playlists for UK festive house parties, dinners, and the morning after. Set the perfect vibe this Christmas.
Nottingham University considers cutting 48 degree courses
The University of Nottingham could close 48 degree courses including modern languages and music, risking the East Midlands becoming a 'linguistic desert'. Read more about the controversial plans.
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Ahmed Samaa's Audition: A Musical Journey Across Genres
Discover Ahmed Samaa's extraordinary audition album that blends global music traditions in a stunning act of devotion. Read our full review of this genre-defying masterpiece.
AI Music Floods Streaming: 34% of Daily Uploads Artificial
A new report reveals a third of daily music uploads are AI-generated, and 97% of listeners can't tell the difference. Discover the impact on artists and the industry.
Monash University ends Woodside Energy partnership
Monash University terminates its controversial $43m partnership with Woodside Energy following staff and student protests. Campaigners vow to continue pushing for full fossil fuel dissociation.
UK Music Industry Adds Record £8bn to Economy
The UK music sector contributed a record £8bn to the economy in 2024, driven by major tours and exports. Discover the growth, job figures, and the challenges ahead.
Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize to music charity
Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting struggling grassroots music venues across the UK.
Paul Kelly's 'Seventy': A Master at 70
Australian music icon Paul Kelly celebrates his 70th birthday with 'Seventy', a deeply personal album that showcases his enduring storytelling genius and musical evolution.
London music venues that launched Oasis & Arctic Monkeys saved
Two iconic London grassroots music venues where Oasis and Arctic Monkeys played early gigs have been rescued from permanent closure after a successful community campaign.
Chris Martin's Son Moses Makes Music Debut With London Band
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's 19-year-old son Moses is embarking on his own music career, making his live debut with a London band and continuing the family's musical legacy.
New Music Friday: Rosalía & Danny Brown Album Drops
This week's music scene ignites with groundbreaking releases from Spanish sensation Rosalía and Detroit rap maverick Danny Brown, alongside exciting new tracks from emerging artists.
Morrissey cancels entire tour due to exhaustion
Music legend Morrissey has scrapped his complete tour schedule, citing severe exhaustion just days after cancelling all US performances, leaving fans devastated.
Kingfish Ingram: Blues Prodigy's Raw New Album 'Sinners'
Grammy-winning blues sensation Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram discusses his deeply personal new album 'Sinners', battling personal demons, and why this record represents his most authentic work yet.
Ed Sheeran overhauls music teaching in English schools
Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with educators to transform music teaching in England, advocating for greater accessibility and modernisation in the curriculum.
South London Historic Concert Series Returns
Discover how South London's most breathtaking historic venues are hosting an extraordinary concert series this summer, featuring world-class musicians in stunning architectural settings.
Netflix Christmas Album Races for Number One Spot
In an unexpected chart shake-up, Netflix's 'The Netflix Christmas Soundtrack' has surged to number two, challenging traditional festive favourites in the race for Christmas number one.
Northern Gothic: Yorkshire's Music Revolution
Discover how a raw, atmospheric music scene is thriving in the post-industrial towns of northern England, defying London's cultural dominance with its unique blend of working-class authenticity and dark romanticism.
Gig-Tripping: The New Music Travel Trend
Discover how music enthusiasts are transforming their travel habits by combining international adventures with must-see festival performances across the globe.
UK Universities Face Antisemitism Investigations
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple British universities under official review for alleged antisemitism incidents, sparking campus safety debates and government concern.
The shocking chaos behind McCartney's 'Band on the Run'
New book reveals how kidnap threats, band walkouts and Nigerian chaos forged McCartney's post-Beatles triumph in a gripping tale of musical survival.
90s Club Classics Experience Massive Gen Z Revival
The pounding beats of 90s dance music are experiencing a massive resurgence as original ravers share their club classics with younger generations, creating an unexpected musical bridge across decades.
Grateful Dead Vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux Dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux, the celebrated vocalist who helped define the Grateful Dead's iconic sound during their 1970s peak, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of musical magic.
Labyrinth on the Thames Festival to Double in Size
London's riverside music extravaganza Labyrinth on the Thames announces major expansion plans that could see the festival almost double its capacity by 2026, bringing more world-class acts to the capital's iconic waterfront.
Ukrainian veterans heal through DJ music therapy
Discover how the Superhumans rehabilitation centre is using electronic music and DJ workshops to help Ukrainian soldiers recover from physical and psychological trauma, creating a powerful new form of therapy.
ANU buys Israeli arms shares despite ethical pledge
The Australian National University faces backlash after investing in Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, directly contradicting its public commitment to divest from controversial arms companies.
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