Cranford Township Meeting Interrupted by Unsanctioned Morrissey and Lizzo Covers
A New Jersey public comment period turned into an impromptu karaoke session, with one man dragged out mid-Morrissey and another performing as a singing bong.
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Julian Costa
Liquid Canvas Puts Music Fan Art on TV Screens
A new app turns television sets into rotating galleries for fan-created and curated music visuals, offering an alternative to static posters and default screensavers.
Record Industry Proposes AI Labels to Identify Generated and Assisted Music
A coalition including the RIAA and the Grammys has put forward a voluntary labeling system that would mark recordings made with artificial intelligence on streaming platforms.
Court Advances Carliz De La Cruz Hernández’s Lawsuit Over Bad Bunny Voice Recording
Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court will allow the artist’s former partner to pursue claims that his use of her voice on “Dos Mil 16” violated her identity rights, while dismissing a parallel claim tied to an earlier song as time-barred.
Beyond the Stages: Electric Forest Thrives on Rituals, Not Just Sets
The Michigan festival’s blend of hidden rooms, secret codes, and trading economies suggests the music is only part of what draws people back.
Benny Blanco Announces New Album ‘Hermoso,’ Shares “Joven y Salvaje” With Bb trickz
The producer’s new album arrives in August, featuring a collaboration with the Spanish rapper fresh off work with Charli XCX and Hudson Mohawke.
JAY-Z Opens Yankee Stadium Residency with Beyoncé and Nas
The first night of the three-show anniversary stand saw Beyoncé on “Can’t Knock the Hustle” and a surprise Nas appearance.
Future’s ‘The Real Me’ Promises Introspection, Stays in Cruise Control
Ahead of the album, the Atlanta rapper suggested a turn toward self-revelation. The result leans harder on instinct than on confession.
The Mountain Goats and Candlebox Tease Joint Fall Shows
After the Mountain Goats released “Candlebox,” Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin reached out to John Darnielle, and a shared Instagram post suggests live dates may follow.
Alewya Maps Heritage and Edge on Debut ‘Zero’
Recorded over four years, the South London artist’s first full-length lets North-East African roots and UK sound system culture speak in the same breath.