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Swedish electronic music producer SAMAKO has taken the cryptic rhythms of military Morse code and woven them into synthwave. Music may be a universal language, but for SAMAKO, it’s also a medium for decoding hidden messages. With his new track, “Code (2024 Remastered Version),” the Stockholm-based artist has ingeniously transformed Morse code into a pulsing […]
Panda Bear is back to announce Sinister Grift, his seventh solo album, out February 28th, 2025. He’s also shared the album’s lead single, “Defense (featuring Cindy Lee),” as well as a batch of 2025 North American tour dates with Toro y Moi. Panda Bear, the solo project of Animal Collective member Noah Lennox, crafted Sinister Grift at […]
One of the unspoken fun parts about being a pop star is people showing up to your shows with wacky signs. Typically, they go uncommented on by the artist, but when Justin Timberlake looked out into the crowd at his show at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday there was one placard he […]
The Circuit Group, a music company founded by veterans from artist management firms Seven20 and AYITA, has established an artist development joint venture with artist management and record label ALT:Vision Management & Records. Founded in October 2023 by industry veterans Dean and Jessica Wilson of Seven20, and Brett Fischer, David Gray, and Harvey Tadman of […]
What began as a town hall with Donald Trump turned into a bizarre spectacle, as the former president hosted a 30-minute listening party featuring songs from artists who have previously threatened him with legal action. The town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Monday night was repeatedly interrupted by medical emergencies, reportedly due to warm temperatures […]
Gonzo Lübel, an L.A.-based artist manager who represented acts including The Marías and Peach Tree Rascals, tragically died in a plane crash Tuesday (Oct. 8) on Catalina Island. He was 34. “The entire Red Light family is devastated by this loss and our hearts go out to Gonzo’s family, friends and all those who knew […]
Megan Thee Stallion is getting a new documentary about her rise as a rapper over the past few years. Directed by Emmy-winner Nneka Onuorah, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words arrives on Prime Video on October 31. Check out a poster for the movie below. “Follow the Houston native’s journey on the road to stardom […]
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. Well, which is it? Does Merlin have a streaming fraud issue, driven by a minority of less-than-virtuous members? Or, by walking away from […]
Ethel Cain has announced a new album. Perverts, the Tallahassee native’s second studio LP, arrives January 8, the singer announced on Instagram. She also shared the artwork for the album’s lead single, “Punish,” which is set for release on November 1. Ethel Cain released her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, back in 2022. Since then, she […]
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since an 18-year-old Martin Garrix launched The Martin Garrix Show, offering an intimate glimpse into the life and career of a generational DJ. Today marks 10 years since the premiere of the EDM superstar’s online docuseries, which gives fans an inside look at his experiences as one […]