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Los Angeles, CA – Miley Cyrus has once again proven her dominance in the music world, breaking streaming records with her highly anticipated new album, Endless Summer Vacation. Released in late September 2024, the album has already shattered previous records on popular streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, with early estimates revealing that it

The 5th annual Drummers United Festival, held from October 25–27, 2024, in Austin, Texas, shattered attendance records by drawing over 70,000 percussion enthusiasts, making it the largest percussion-centered music festival in the United States to date. The event featured headline performances by legendary percussionist Sheila E., multi-genre maestro Questlove, and fast-rising Latin fusion artist Jaylen

In a groundbreaking move that signals a shift in the music industry, Billboard has launched a new chart dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence-driven music acts. The newly announced AI Artist 100 chart is the first of its kind, ranking fully virtual and AI-assisted performers based on their influence, streaming figures, social engagement, and fanbase metrics.

Taylor Swift once again proved her unmatched influence in the music industry with the surprise release of her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19, 2024. Within hours of its release, the album sent shockwaves across the global music scene, shattering records and dominating the charts. The album debuted at No. 1

Hans Zimmer, the legendary film composer, is set to enchant North American audiences with his 24-city arena tour, “The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension,” commencing on September 5, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida. This symphonic spectacle, curated by Zimmer himself, offers fans an immersive journey through his iconic film scores, reimagined with new

Geordie Greep, the enigmatic former frontman of the experimental rock outfit Black Midi, is embarking on a groundbreaking solo venture with the announcement of his debut U.S. tour, “The New Sound.” The tour, which kicks off September 6, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, will take the genre-defying artist through 18 major American cities before wrapping up

In a landmark moment for American folk music, The Sacred Harp — a cornerstone of the shape-note singing tradition — has undergone its first revision in 34 years. The updated edition is set to debut at the United Sacred Harp Musical Association convention in Atlanta on September 13–14, 2025, marking a significant evolution in this

Levitation Festival made a triumphant return to Austin, Texas, from September 25 to 28, 2025, showcasing a diverse lineup of psych-rock, electronic, and punk artists. Headliners included Pavement, TV on the Radio, and Mastodon, with performances by Built to Spill, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Acid Bath, and The Black Angels. This year introduced a hybrid format,

Hip-hop fans are celebrating the long-awaited return of Clipse, the iconic duo comprised of brothers Pusha T and No Malice, as they prepare to release their first album in 16 years. Titled Let God Sort Em Out, the album is scheduled to drop on July 11, 2025, marking their official comeback to the music scene.

Philadelphia’s iconic Wawa Welcome America Festival concluded its 16-day celebration of freedom and culture with a spectacular Independence Day concert on July 4, 2025. The grand finale featured electrifying performances by hip-hop legend LL Cool J and Philadelphia’s own Grammy-winning R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan, drawing over a million attendees to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A