WebWire | News by Industry : Music https://www.webwire.com/ Music News by WebWire en-US Copyright © 2026 WebWire. All Rights Reserved. 15 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:16:29 EDT WebWire | News by Industry : Music 140 32 https://www.webwire.com/ https://www.webwire.com/imgs/webwire_logo_140x32.gif J-pop Superstars Yoasobi Confirm North American “Never Ending Stories” Headline Tour Powered by Crunchyroll https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353571 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:05:27 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Kicking Off August 4 With Stops at Barclays Center, Hollywood Bowl + More - • Tickets on Sale Thursday, April 23 at 3PM Local at TICKETMASTER.COM - • Returning to Lollapalooza Stage + Making Canadian Debut at Osheaga - • E-SIDE 4 Out April 24 - - - J-pop duo YOASOBI confirm their North American return with the “Never Ending Stories” headline tour this summer, powered by Crunchyroll, the global anime brand fueling fans' love of anime. Performing at massive...

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]]> WebWireID353571 Article Immanuel Wilkins Releases Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. 2 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353559 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:36:33 EDT GRAMMY-nominated alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins has released Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard, Vol. 2 , the second installment of a searing 3-volume document of his acclaimed quartet in action at the hallowed NYC jazz shrine. Vol. 1 was released last month on LP, CD, and digital formats. Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 (out May 15) are digital-only releases. - - The albums capture Wilkins' quartet featuring Micah Thomas on piano, Ryoma Takenaga on bass,...

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]]> WebWireID353559 Article TRIBE Launches Global Vinyl Club https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353557 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:32:40 EDT TRIBE Hotels is launching TRIBE Vinyl Club on Disquaire Day / Record Store Day on 18 April, bringing vinyl culture into its hotels worldwide through curated listening stations, neighbourhood partnerships, and an exclusive vinyl release. - - Built on the idea that music connects people, TRIBE Vinyl Club brings a more tactile, intentional way to listen, discover and share. The initiative is anchored by a partnership with Disquaire Day / Record Store Day, linking TRIBE's international hotel...

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]]> WebWireID353557 Article Omar Courtz Announces New Tour 'Por Si Ma�ana No Estoy – USA Tour' Following Breakthrough Sophomore Album https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353486 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:43:05 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • The Puerto Rican Hitmaker Levels Up His Live Show With a North American Run — His First Tour to Include Major Arena Venues - • Tickets on Sale Friday, April 17 at 10 Am Local Time at LiveNation.com - - - With a fearless approach to genre, a knack for storytelling, and an ear on the cultural moment, Omar Courtz has quickly become one of Latin music's most compelling new voices. The Puerto Rican star will embark on his Por Si Ma�ana No Estoy – USA Tour to c...

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]]> WebWireID353486 Article Io Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios Reveal Lana Del Rey and David Arnold as Title Song Artists for 007 First Light https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353469 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:16:59 EDT TITLE SONG – “FIRST LIGHT” IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE - - WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE - - Tune in on April 17th at 6 pm GMT / 10 am PT for the reveal of the title sequence on 007 First Light's channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and X - - 007 First Light is Available for Pre-Order Now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X: S, Nintendo Switch 2*, PC, and Amazon.com - - IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, an...

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]]> WebWireID353469 Article Warner Chappell Music Appoints Wendy Recio as Head of Legal & Administration for Spain and Portugal https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353451 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:51:52 EDT Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced the promotion of Wendy Recio to Head of Legal & Administration for Spain and Portugal. In this elevated role, Recio will lead the publisher's regional legal and rights management divisions, overseeing all copyright, royalties, and tracking operations across the Iberian Peninsula. - - Based in Madrid, Recio will report directly to Santiago Men�ndez-Pidal, President, Warner Chappell Music Southern E...

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]]> WebWireID353451 Article Kany Garc�a Announces Her Highly Anticipated “Puerta Abierta” Tour https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353396 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:37:32 EDT Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany Garc�a has officially announced her “Puerta Abierta Tour,” an ambitious world tour featuring 76 confirmed dates. - - The tour will kick off on April 17 in Mexico (19 dates), making it the country with the highest number of shows, followed by the United States (16 dates), Colombia (10 dates), and Europe (10 dates) as some of the tour's key markets. - - Promoted by Live Nation, this thrilling series of shows will kick off in the U.S. on Sept. 7 in Highland...

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]]> WebWireID353396 Article Nine Inch Noize: A Culmination of Nine Inch Nails' Work with Boys Noize https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353384 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:14:39 EDT Download Media Assets HERE - - Nine Inch Nails – Nine Inch Noize will be released this Friday, April 17, via Interscope Records. Pre-order / pre-save HERE. - - About their work with Boys Noize and this album, Trent Reznor said: “The creative fulfillment of working on the Challengers and TRON scores with Boys Noize led me to think that including him in the Peel It Back tour could be an interesting way to express NIN in more purely electronic terms live – a concept I've wanted to...

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]]> WebWireID353384 Article Usher and Chris Brown Reveal Dates for 2026 Co-Headlining Stadium Tour https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353340 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:36:54 EDT GRAMMY Award-winning icons Chris Brown and USHER today, officially announce dates for The R&B Tour, a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America. Uniting two of the genre's defining hitmakers, the tour will deliver a must-see run of performances across the U.S. and Canada. The artists surprised fans last week with a joint teaser commercial on Instagram, sparking widespread excitement and anticipation for the upcoming trek. - - Produced by Live Nation, the 33-date outing kicks...

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]]> WebWireID353340 Article Tori Amos Releases New Single from Forthcoming Album in Times of Dragons https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353328 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:18:07 EDT HIGH RES IMAGES HERE - - “Gasoline Girls” continues the unfolding story behind 12 million-selling singer-songwriter's ambitious new studio album - - “Gasoline Girls” is released today and available to stream HERE - - In Times of Dragons will be released on May 1 via Universal/Fontana - - Amos will support the release with her largest European tour in over a decade – tour dates HERE - - Acclaimed US singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Tori Amos today releases new single “Gasoline Gir...

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]]> WebWireID353328 Article Author Joyce H. Hynes Unveils “Heart of the Matter,” an Inspirational True Story with Global Film Potential https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353231 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:32 EDT Joyce H. Hynes' autobiography, “Heart of the Matter,” tells the extraordinary true story of a young girl who faced open-heart surgery at just nine years old and overcame life-threatening complications with courage, faith, and the healing power of music. Her story is cinematic, emotionally driven, and now ready for global film adaptation. Producers and film scouts will find a narrative with suspenseful hospital scenes, emotional personal moments, and a transformative journey that resonate...

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]]> WebWireID353231 Article Fans Crown Winners at the First Spotify Podcast Awards in France https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353305 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:05:38 EDT After launching the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico last year, we brought the fan-voted celebration to Paris this week for its first edition in France. Hosted by comedian, columnist, and podcaster Pablo Mira, the event lit up the Grand Rex, celebrating the voices and stories shaping the country's podcasting scene today. It brought together 800 creators and industry guests alongside 400 fans, with attendees including Paola Locatelli, Romy, David Castello-Lopes, Kiddy Smile...

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]]> WebWireID353305 Article Warner Music Group Announces Strategic Investment and Expansive Partnership with TuStreams https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353303 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:59:49 EDT Warner Music Group today announced a landmark partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the fast-growing M�sica Mexicana space, including a minority investment in the company. - - As part of the agreement, Warner Music Group will serve as the global distribution partner for TuStreams' full catalog and future releases. The partnership brings together TuStreams' entrepreneurial vision with WMG's global infrastructure, unlocking new levels of scale, visibility, and opportuni...

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]]> WebWireID353303 Article Imagine Dragons to headline Opening Night of RBC Amphitheatre on Thursday, May 21, 2026 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353290 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:09:54 EDT RBC announced it will host multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons as the first-ever headliner of RBC Amphitheatre, with a special Opening Night show on May 21, 2026 in partnership with Live Nation Canada. - - Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.ca. RBC clients have the opportunity to purchase from an exclusive inventory of RBCxMusic tickets and will receive $20 in RBCxMusic Concert Cash ® (terms apply). On behalf of RBC, all ticket...

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]]> WebWireID353290 Article 20th edition of “Staatsoper f�r alle” on 23–24 May 2026 on Bebelplatz. Live broadcast of “Nabucco” and an open air concert with Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Berlin – free admission thanks to BMW. https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353265 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:19:31 EDT The Staatsoper Unter den Linden and BMW invite the public to a special Pentecost weekend on 23 and 24 May 2026. This year's “Staatsoper f�r alle” marks its 20th edition – two decades of one of Berlin's largest and most beloved open‑air classical music events. At one of the city's most beautiful and historically significant squares, Bebelplatz, Berliners and visitors from around the world are once again invited to experience opera and concerts outdoors, free of charge thanks to BMW. - ...

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]]> WebWireID353265 Article The Strokes Confirm Global Tour https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353255 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:17 EDT The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan kicking off in June and running through the fall. - - The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London 's The O2, Toronto 's RBC Amphitheatre, Paris ' Accor Arena, Amsterdam 's Ziggo Dome and more. Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron and �L�M will support select dates across the tour. - - Further information and fan registration is on the...

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]]> WebWireID353255 Article Billie Eilish Reveals New Trailer For HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353240 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:17:45 EDT Tickets On Sale This Thursday, April 16 - - WATCH THE NEW TRAILER NOW - - BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) - - Only In Theatres, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D and Premium Large Formats May 8, 2026 - - # # # - - Paramount Pictures Presents A Lightstorm Earth / The Darkroom / Interscope Films Production - “BILLIE EILISH HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)” - - Directed by: - James Cameron and Billie Eilish - - Cast : - Billie...

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]]> WebWireID353240 Article Jazz in the key of life https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353203 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:41:50 EDT It is not hard to find glowing reviews of saxophonist Miguel Zen�n, a creative jazz artist whose compositions incorporate musical elements from his native Puerto Rico. - - For instance, The Jazz Times called “Jibaro,” Zen�n's breakthrough 2005 album, “profound yet joyful.” The New York Times called the same music “strong and light,” adding that we have “rarely seen a jazz composer step forward with a project so impressively organized, intellectually powerful and well played from the sta...

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]]> WebWireID353203 Article Warner Music Group Corp. To Conduct Earnings Conference Call On Thursday, May 7, 2026 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353169 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:21:06 EDT Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. - - To access the conference call, please register here. Once registered, you will receive an email with unique dial in details with a PIN to join the call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not anticipate asking a question, we recommend joining via the...

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]]> WebWireID353169 Article Spinnin' Records Germany Launches https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353139 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:16:57 EDT Warner Music Central Europe and Spinnin' Records, the world's leading dance music label, today announce the launch of Spinnin' Records Germany. The new label creates opportunities for artists across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (GSA), while also welcoming talent from around the world. Combining strong local expertise with Spinnin's global reach and network, it offers a platform for artists to grow in GSA and internationally. - - Artists already signed to Spinnin' in other markets will...

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]]> WebWireID353139 Article Brooke Combe Signs to Fontana Records & Releases New Single “Tears Won't Lie” https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353095 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 11:55:57 EDT LISTEN HERE // WATCH HERE - - ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM DANCING AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD OUT NOW - - SOLD-OUT UK TOUR UNDERWAY - - PLAYS LONDON'S KOKO TONIGHT - - ANNOUNCED TO SUPPORT JALEN N'GONDA ON HIS 2026 UK & EU TOUR - - A future megastar” - The Guardian - - “Scottish indie star-in-waiting already mingling with the greats” - NME - - “A stunning slice of soul” - Telegraph - - “Megastar in-the-making” - The Line Of Best Fit - - Following a stellar p...

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]]> WebWireID353095 Article Planning the biggest Spectera deployment to date https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353082 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:53:12 EDT The doors of the spacious project area at Sennheiser's head office opened, revealing large screens displaying control software, and an impressive set-up of mobile and stationary wireless audio devices under endurance testing. Here, experts from Agor� and Sennheiser met to discuss the audio installation for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Both Agor� and Sennheiser are official audio suppliers to the ORF for the ESC, with Agor� handling technical production for the event. - - Th...

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]]> WebWireID353082 Article Rogers Stadium Drives More Than $500 Million in Economic Activity in First Season https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353022 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:33:26 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Live music is driving major economic growth, with Rogers Stadium cementing Toronto as a must‑stop destination for world‑class tours. - • Rogers Stadium generated more than $500 million in economic activity in its first season, including $388 million in GDP and $115 million in federal and provincial tax revenue. - • The venue supported the equivalent of over 3,000 full‑time jobs and boosted local businesses, with some neighbourhood spots seeing reve...

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]]> WebWireID353022 Article Miles Gersh Elevated To EVP, A&R for Warner Records https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353021 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:31:51 EDT Miles Gersh has been promoted to Executive Vice President, A&R for Warner Records. Since joining the label in 2019, Gersh has discovered, championed, and developed a diverse range of talent, led by generation-defining superstar Zach Bryan. Based at the label's Los Angeles headquarters, Gersh will continue to report to Warner Records Group CEO & Co-Chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck and work closely with EVP & Head of A&R, Karen Kwak and Gregg Nadel, President of A&R, Warner Records Group. - - Aaron...

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]]> WebWireID353021 Article Kurt Vile Announces New Album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me, Out May 29th https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353005 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:09:47 EDT ANNOUNCES 2026 GLOBAL TOUR - - WATCH THE VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE, “CHANCE TO BLEED” - - “[Kurt Vile is] the beloved and reliable purveyor of a hazy, zoned-out, weirdo brand of classicist rock.” — Stereogum - - “Vile remains our era's great inheritor of the Neil Young/Meat Puppets/Dinosaur Jr. tradition of bending chords, spooling out hypnotic solos, and chilling with your demons until they start feeling like drinking buddies.” — Rolling Stone - - Today, Kurt Vile announces his new...

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]]> WebWireID353005 Article Superstar Laufey Renews Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352938 Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:12:09 EDT Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has renewed its global publishing deal with the renowned composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey. A two-time GRAMMY Award winner and the youngest-ever recipient of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Bewitched ), Laufey has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive blend of jazz, classical, and pop music. - - Laufey will release a deluxe edition of her GRAMMY Award-winning album A Matter of Time on April 10, featuring four new t...

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]]> WebWireID352938 Article Sekou Returns with New Single “Dangerous Lover” https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352908 Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:04:13 EDT LISTEN HERE - - Today, British singer songwriter Sekou has shared his latest single “Dangerous Lover” '. - - The synth-driven infectious track hears Sekou lean even further into his R&B influences to expertly craft his polished sound, continuing to solidify his place as an essential emerging voice in British music. - - Commenting on today's release, Sekou says " 'Dangerous Lover' isn't just a song to me, it is an escape and somewhat a bit of delusion and a conversation I had been avoidi...

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]]> WebWireID352908 Article iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from OneRepublic, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus and Brantley Gilbert https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352867 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:06:48 EDT iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including World Premiere debuts and more. - - OneRepublic's “Need Your Love” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and Dan + Shay's “Say So” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry stations. - - Luke Bryan's “Country And She Knows It” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry stations, Miley Cyrus' “Younger You” had a World Premiere debut across al...

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]]> WebWireID352867 Article UkeySoft Releases the All-in-One Music Converter: One-Stop Tool to Convert Streaming Music to MP3 Easily https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352737 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:25:15 EDT In response to user's demand for a flexible music streaming experience across a variety of devices and plays, UkeySoft launched a new all-in-one music converter in March 2026, named UkeySoft MusicOne Converter. This tool empowers users to download streaming tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts from popular streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Pandora Music in high-quality MP3 and other formats. It provides a reliable solutio...

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]]> WebWireID352737 Article H//PE Princess Sign A Global Deal with Warner Music Group https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352762 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:34:42 EDT Warner Music Group today announced that it has signed a global deal with H//PE Princess, a hip-hop group formed through the Japan-Korea joint project Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess, produced by a South Korean leading music channel Mnet. The leading global music company will support the group in achieving its ambition of building a passionate global fanbase. - - Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess was a global survival audition program created to form the next generation of hip-hop gr...

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]]> WebWireID352762 Article Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels to Headline NFL Draft Entertainment Series Presented by Bud Light https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352747 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:43:02 EDT Fans Can Register for Free Entry at NFL.com/DraftAccess 2026 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light Airs Live April 23–25 with Coverage on NFL Network, NFL+, NFL Channel, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes The National Football League announced the headlining acts for the free NFL Draft Entertainment Series presented by Bud Light in Pittsburgh, featuring award-winning global superstar Kane Brown, Pittsburgh native and Grammy-nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa and Pittsburgh-area n...

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]]> WebWireID352747 Article Warner Music Group Agrees to Acquire Revelator, State-Of-The-Art Independent Music Platform https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352709 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:46:41 EDT Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Revelator, the innovative B2B music platform that serves the independent business worldwide. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and is expected to close next quarter. - - Formed in 2012, Revelator specializes in digital music distribution, rights management, royalty accounting, and real-time analytics, and its integration with WMG post-closing will transform the suite of services that WMG l...

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]]> WebWireID352709 Article Blue Note Announces Tone Poet Vinyl Edition of Miles Davis Birth of the Cool in Celebration of the Legendary Trumpeter's Centennial https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352689 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:57:00 EDT Miles Davis ' earliest masterpiece Birth Of The Cool gets the royal treatment with a new Tone Poet Vinyl Edition to be released by Blue Note Records on May 22 in celebration of the legendary trumpeter's Centennial. Produced by Joe Harley, the album was mastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original analog phono reel master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket featuring session photos by William “PoPsie”...

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]]> WebWireID352689 Article Babymetal Announces Metal Forth (Deluxe Edition) Out June 26 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352641 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:29:59 EDT DOWNLOAD ASSETS HERE - - Today, the renowned J-metal group BABYMETAL celebrates Fox Day with the announcement of their World Tour 2026 across North America and Latin America, as well as details of a Deluxe Edition 'METAL FORTH'. Supporting them on their North American tour dates will be Halestorm and Violent Vira. - - Tickets for dates in the US and Canada will be available starting with an artist presale that begins on Monday, April 6th at 10am local time, and you can sign up now until...

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]]> WebWireID352641 Article MUSE Announce North American Tour Behind Upcoming Album The Wow! Signal https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352593 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:30 EDT One week after revealing their forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, GRAMMY® Award-winning English rock titans MUSE are announcing an extensive North American amphitheater tour. Promoted by Live Nation, Muse – The Wow! Signal Tour is set to launch on July 5, with various pre-sales starting Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 p.m. local time, and general on-sale beginning Friday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. local, at muse.mu. You can find additional information and the band's full routing belo...

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]]> WebWireID352593 Article Dolby and QQ Music Advance Streaming Music with Enhancements to Dolby AC-4 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352568 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:46:55 EDT Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and QQ Music, Tencent Music Entertainment's (TME) leading music streaming platform, announced the next evolution of Dolby Atmos technology will arrive on QQ Music's mobile app soon – enabled by Dolby AC-4, Dolby's flagship audio codec. With this update, QQ Music will become the first major music streaming platform to support the latest advancements in Dolby AC-4, marking a significant milestone in delivering...

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]]> WebWireID352568 Article iHeartMedia Celebrated the Best in Music at the 13th Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards Live on FOX, Hosted by Ludacris https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352566 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:02:36 EDT The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards gathered some of the most iconic artists to celebrate the best in music. Hosted by Ludacris, the event took place at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, aired LIVE on FOX and also broadcasted live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The event is available to stream next day on Hulu. The awards show featured performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together,...

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]]> WebWireID352566 Article Spanish Music Industry Joins Together for "Music for Equality" 2026 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352460 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:56:26 EDT In an unprecedented show of industry-wide solidarity, Spain's leading music organizations – including Warner Music Group/ She Sounds, Live Nation, Sony Music, Ticketmaster among others – convened at the C�rculo de Bellas Artes for the second edition of Music for Equality. - - Moving beyond its inaugural success at the Movistar Arena, the 2026 forum evolved into a massive collaborative coalition. The event aimed to dismantle structural barriers and foster a more sustainable, diverse, and hum...

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]]> WebWireID352460 Article Live Nation Launches Next On Photography Initiative With Michelle Grace Hunder https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352426 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:02:03 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Live Nation ANZ has expanded its Next On program by partnering with Michelle Grace Hunder to launch a structured photography initiative, creating paid opportunities for developing photographers while supporting developing artists with no venue hire fees, full ticket and merchandise revenue, and professional promotional support. - - • The Next On photography initiative is designed to build a pipeline of new creative talent, giving developing photographers hands on exp...

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]]> WebWireID352426 Article The Beach Boys' Masterpiece Pet Sounds Turns 60 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352410 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:30:38 EDT Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds redefined what an album could be upon its release on May 16, 1966, forever altering the course of popular music. Sixty years on, it remains as vital and influential as ever. - - In honor of its 60 th anniversary, Pet Sounds will be celebrated with a series of releases on May 15 via Capitol/UMe, including two distinct premium all-analog audiophile pressings. These include a 2LP Vinylphyle Editi...

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]]> WebWireID352410 Article TLC And Salt-n-Pepa Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining Tour https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352376 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:11:44 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • With Special Guest En Vogue - • Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, March 24 with Various Presales - • General Onsale Begins on Thursday, March 26 at 10AM local on LiveNation.com - - - Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning supergroups Salt-n-Pepa and TLC are joining forces for a landmark co-headlining tour across North America, with special guest En Vogue. Produced by Live Nation, the TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – IT'S ICONIC tour marks the first time thes...

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]]> WebWireID352376 Article Post Malone Revealed as Headliner for Capital One JamFest at the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352364 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:39:26 EDT The NCAA, TNT Sports and CBS Sports today revealed that global superstar Post Malone will headline Capital One JamFest, closing out the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival on Sunday, April 5 at American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis during Men's Final Four weekend. Multi-platinum Country superstar Megan Moroney will perform during Sunday's Capital One JamFest, in addition to multitalented recording artist, singer-songwriter, and actor Dominic Fike. - - The announcement h...

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]]> WebWireID352364 Article BTS' Fifth Studio Album Arirang Out Now https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352357 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:25:59 EDT LISTEN HERE - - WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE - - Pop royalty BTS have released their fifth studio album ARIRANG today. After approximately three years and nine months, the band's reunion marks a defining moment set to be etched in pop culture history. - - ARIRANG is an album that encapsulates the identity of BTS and the universality of the emotions they encounter. BTS have consistently woven their own stories into music, expressing an unwavering authenticity shaped by their jour...

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]]> WebWireID352357 Article Ra�l Hern�ndez Jr Signs Strategic Partnership with Warner Music Mexico and FM Entertainment https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352342 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:11:44 EDT M�sica Mexicana powerhouse Ra�l Hern�ndez Jr. today announced a landmark partnership with Warner Music Mexico and FM Entertainment. The innovative deal integrates both recording and live touring operations, signaling a new era for the norte�o and corridos standout. - - Under the terms of the agreement, Hern�ndez will develop and record new material under the Warner Music Mexico banner, with his first slate of releases scheduled for this spring. Simultaneously, he will leverage FM Entertai...

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]]> WebWireID352342 Article iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from BTS, Muse; Launches “Bob Kingsley's Countdown Classics” https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352325 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:21:10 EDT iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts and more. - - BTS's new single “Swim” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations, and Muse's new single “Be With You” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Alt stations. - - Additionally, iHeartRadio launched “Bob Kingsley's Countdown Classics” this week, a new streaming station dedicated to the legendary countdown show hosted...

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]]> WebWireID352325 Article Fans in Romania & Slovakia Are Traveling for Shows and Asking for More Live Music – Live Nation Invests to Meet Growing Local Demand https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=352265 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:05:26 EDT KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Around 50% of live music fans in Slovakia and Romania currently travel to other cities to attend concerts - • About half of Slovak fans and 40% of Romanian fans say there aren't enough events in their area. - • Pop and rock gigs top the wishlist for around half of fans in both countries. - - - There just aren't enough concerts close to home for fans in Romania and Slovakia. New fan insights show many are travelling to other cities to see their favourite artists –...

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