Music Industry

“It is not for me to weigh in on the band’s decision”: Judge rules Motley Crue were within rights to fire Mick Mars

By Will Simpson published 3 February 26

Guitarist was evicted fully from band when he quit touring in 2022

“Another huge win for video game music”: 8-Bit Big Band pick up Grammy for their Super Mario medley

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

There ain’t no place like Super Marioland

“It is clear why creators are concerned”: Four in five musicians are “worried” about AI music

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

But more than ever seem to understand how it works

"If we fight, we have to do it with love”: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish all win big at 2026 Grammys

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

Anti-ICE statements and F bombs abound

“Since day one, we have stood with the artist community against piracy”: Anna’s Archive sued for $13.4 trillion over illegal scraping

By Will Simpson published 30 January 26

That’s three times the total GDP of the UK

“We don’t think that the future of music involves the labels anymore”: Napster is back – with a new AI app

By Will Simpson published 30 January 26

Brand has been acquired by AI firm Infinite Reality

“The first step toward accessing mental health support”: Backline launches first support line dedicated to musicians

By Will Simpson published 27 January 26

B-LINE links music professionals to trained counsellors

“More than ever, fans are also showing that they want to be out”: Over 700 gigs confirmed for Independent Venue Week

By Will Simpson published 27 January 26

This year’s event is second biggest to date