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What makes a song sound ‘Christmassy’? Musicologist explains
Samuel J Bennett, Senior Lecturer in Music Production, Nottingham Trent University Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we’re transported directly to the festive season. Why is it…
Shakira owes $7 million in second Spanish tax fraud case, prosecutor says
A Spanish prosecutor has lodged a second tax claim against Colombian singer Shakira , accusing her of defrauding the state of 6.6…
Spotify raises prices for its premium plans across several countries
Spotify Technology has raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming…
Spotify plans a more expensive subscription tier – Bloomberg News
Music streaming platform Spotify Technology SPOT.N is planning a more expensive subscription option that is expected to include high-fidelity audio, Bloomberg News…
Spotify to trim 6% of workforce
Music streaming firm Spotify Technology said on Monday it plans to cut 6% of its workforce, or roughly 600 jobs, adding to…
Singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87
Jerry Lee Lewis has died at the age of 87. The rock and roll pioneer died of natural causes at his home…
Music festivals in UK raise ticket prices as costs soar
British music fans expressed dismay this week as Glastonbury announced that the cost of tickets for next year’s event will rise from…
Spanish court formally sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud
A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14.5 million…
Lola Lennox: I was nervous becoming a musician like my mother Annie Lennox
Lola Lennox felt insecure about following her mother into the music industry. The 31-year-old singer/songwriter is the daughter of Eurythmics star Annie…
EBU confirms UK to host Eurovision 2023
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the United Kingdom next year. This has been confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union…