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The Live Beat: Bruno Mars
Pop heavyweight Bruno Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, a massive 2026 world run that marks his first full-scale tour in nearly a decade—and it arrives hand-in-hand with his upcoming ... -
Ear Candy: Moods that Make You Move
TGIF, my playlist people. How are things—Good? Bad? I've got somethin' for that. Some songs don’t just fit a mood—they grab it by the collar, shake it awake, and tell ... -
The Battle for Local Radio: musicFIRST Launches Campaign at the FCC
At a moment when local radio already feels increasingly… not so local, the musicFIRST Coalition is stepping into the regulatory spotlight. The organization has launched a nationwide push encouraging music ... -
The Live Beat: Iron & Wine
Sam Beam is hitting the road again, and this time, it’s in service of the Light Verse album. The Iron & Wine frontman has announced a fresh batch of North ... -
Ear Candy: New Year, Same Delusions
Happy Friday and Happy New Year, my sound seekers! This week's Ear Candy is flirty but reflective, playful with an undercurrent of “I’m figuring it out”—it's New Year, Same Delusions. ... -
The Live Beat: Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes are officially back in touring mode. Brittany Howard and company have announced a new run of North American dates for spring 2026, marking their most extensive stretch of ... -
Ear Candy: Transitions
Happy Boxing Day, my Ear Candy crew! 2026 is almost upon us and there's something about the start of a new year that begs for momentum. This week’s Ear Candy ... -
Mixed Notes January 2026: Nora Hatehi, Susannah Joffe, Queen Quail, and More
Naïka Drops Defiant New French-English Anthem “Matador” French-Haitian singer and global pop artist Naïka makes a striking return with “MATADOR,” a bold bilingual anthem that confronts patriarchal expectations and reclaims feminine power. The single is ... -
Studio Mix January 2026: Leif Vollebekk, Dijon, Slash, and more!
ALOE BLACC REUNITES WITH FORMER ACTIVISION CEO ERIC HIRSHBERG ON “FOR REAL”Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg and GRAMMY-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc have reunited for “For Real,” a powerful new single about coming together and finding ... -
The Live Beat: Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons are easing out of 2025 with momentum fully intact. As they wrap a U.K. arena run behind Rushmere—including a pair of sold-out nights at London’s O2—the band ...
