Posts by Lucas Bennett
BMG revenue up 8.1% Concord merger closing Q3
The music business continues to show robust momentum, with BMG reporting encouraging financial results for the first half of 2026.
Warner Music and ADA Central Europe strike deal with Tonherd
The End-to-End Sound: How Tonherd is Redefining the Indie Music Landscape In the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of independent
Vylan demands police action over “death to the IDF” chant
The line between political protest and police scrutiny can be incredibly charged, especially when controversial chants are involved. For punk
Stream Jem Cassar-Daley’s debut album Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool
Debut albums don’t just fall from the sky; they emerge from a rich wellspring of lived experience. For singer-songwriter Jem
DMA Hits No. 1 on ARIA Chart
After a decade of simmering talent and five studio releases, the Australian alternative rock trio DMA’S has finally reached the
Dolly Parton sought experimental drugs for cancer patients
The Enduring Legacy of Dolly Parton: Compassion and Courage Dolly Parton’s passing has sent ripples of grief across the globe,
Liz Phair shares unreleased songs and Lena Dunham theme
The anticipation is building for one of the most talked-about musical pairings of the moment: Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney are
Sting narrates the story of Godfather composer Nino Rota
Sting in Madrid in December 2023 (photo: Javier Bragado / Redferns). The world of cinematic music is about to get
Beartooth captures aggression and pure ecstasy
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, creative tension often yields the most exciting results. This dynamic is currently being
TURNSTILE hits Halifax Piece Hall
TURNSTILE has cemented its place as a monumental force, having evolved from the deep currents of the American underground into
Jay Wheeler’s ‘De Lejitos’ hits No. 1 on Latin Airplay
From Bedroom Hits to Chart Toppers: Latin Music Dominates the Airwaves The Latin music landscape is currently buzzing, with new
Chinese American Bear dances to new song Dance Dance Dance
Chinese American Bear Drops Infectious New Single The music scene is buzzing with fresh talent, and Seattle’s own Chinese American
Miss Chile crushes death metal at Miss World
Ignacia Fernández has proven that true talent knows no borders, bringing the raw, guttural intensity of death metal to the
Joe Glass: It’s No Wonder
The indie music landscape is buzzing with updates from the world of lo-fi power-pop, highlighting the interconnected careers of artists
Tim Curry’s life ends at 80
The curtain has fallen on the life of an icon, Tim Curry, who passed away at the age of 80
How a Musician Runs a Business on Tour
The road is calling, and when it does, you need more than just a bass line—you need a business plan.
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Bryan Seaver, who serves as her security detail and nephew, made a significant announcement on Tuesday. The news, which was
Winter hide-a-lullaby Mixtape
Samira Winter is a force of nature in the world of dreamy shoegaze, crafting soundscapes that feel like a warm,
Ezra Collective drops new instrumental track Jubilee Feeling
The musical landscape is buzzing with anticipation, and the sound of Ezra Collective is set to lead the charge. The
Maroon 5 Birthday Bash: Town Showed Up
When a hedge-fund manager throws a party, you might expect extravagance. But sometimes, the most dazzling events are the ones
Chastity drops new LP I Built This Prison Myself
The sound of melodic hardcore, shoegaze, and punk has found a new, deeply personal voice in Brandon Williams’s latest work.
Graceland’s Wonder 40 Years On
The Global Groove: How Paul Simon’s Graceland Redefined Music Paul Simon’s album Graceland stands as a towering monument in the
Fan spray stops band show
The stage lights were blazing, the music was pumping, and the energy at the From Ashes to New concert was
Sid Wilson shares first social media posts since Slipknot split
Sid Wilson is back in the spotlight, and he’s not holding back. After his recent split from Slipknot, the musician
PM Burnham Strums The Smiths for Ukraine
In the high-stakes theater of international conflict, the lines between geopolitics and pop culture are increasingly blurring—and sometimes, hilariously, becoming