Harry Styles Opens Madison Square Garden Residency With Dolly Parton Tribute
Music News— August 26, 2026 Harry Styles began his Madison Square Garden residency Wednesday by paying tribute to Dolly Parton, turning the opening night of his 30-show New York engagement into both a concert launch and a musical remembrance.
Music Industry Turns Attention to the Business of Live Concerts as Touring Costs Rise
Industry Updates— August 24, 2026 The economics of live music became a central issue for the concert industry as artists, promoters and venues continued adjusting to rising operating costs and changing audience behavior.
Foo Fighters and Los Angeles Philharmonic Join Forces at Hollywood Bowl
Music News— August 22, 2026 The Foo Fighters joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a major concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, bringing together one of rock music's best-known bands and one of America's most prominent orchestras.
Jordan Davis Brings Fan-Controlled Concert Concept to Dallas
Music News— August 20, 2026 Country music artist Jordan Davis brought an unconventional concert format to Dallas on Thursday, taking part in a performance that allowed fans to influence elements of the show's setlist and presentation.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top's Longtime Drummer, Dies at 77
Music News— August 18, 2026 Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of ZZ Top, has died at age 77, bringing an end to more than five decades of work with one of America's most enduring blues-rock bands.
Why Today’s Piano Buyers Are Looking Beyond Brand Names
Industry Updates— August 17, 2026 Modern piano buyers are comparing touch, tone, construction, and performance instead of relying only on familiar brand names. A pianist enters a showroom expecting to recognize the right instrument immediately. Familiar names line the walls, polished finishes reflect the light, and every piano appears impressive from a distance. Then the pianist begins to play. One
Karol G Brings Bruno Mars to Los Angeles Stage for Surprise Performance
Music News— August 16, 2026 Karol G turned her Los Angeles stadium concert into a major music moment when Bruno Mars joined her onstage for the live debut of their song “Still.”
From Dominica to LA: The Rise of Jordn
Artist Spotlights— August 14, 2026 Jordn, a 3x platinum songwriter from Dominica, steps into his own spotlight with the new single “Gemini.” From a Small Island to a Big Dream The talk box crackled to life in a Los Angeles studio, and Jordn knew the sound was right. It would become one of the most iconic moments on Ye’s Project
Choosing the Piano Over the Expected Path
Artist Spotlights— August 12, 2026 How Ellen Fischerová left law behind to build a music career and business on her own terms. There is a particular kind of courage in walking away from a path everyone expects you to take. For Ellen Fischerová, that moment arrived when she set aside law studies to pursue something far less certain but far
Opera Siam Announces Ambitious 2026–2027 Season as Somtow Sucharitkul Looks to the Future
Music News— August 9, 2026 Opera Siam prepares for its 2026–2027 season with Wozzeck, Fidelio, Così fan tutte, and the premiere of Prince Vessantara. Opera Siam is quietly preparing for a major return to full-scale opera with its forthcoming 2026–2027 season, marking the 27th year since the pioneering company was founded in 2001 by Thai-American composer, novelist, and conductor Somtow