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- Understanding the Bower School of Music as it celebrates 20 years October 19, 2026 10:19 pm The Bower School of Music and Arts was founded in 2006 from a gift donated by Alan Korest in memory of his wife Marilyn Bower Korest. In its 20-year existence, it has made a big impact on its students. Dr. Jeannie Darnell is a founding faculty member and …
- Diversity ‘Is a Profitable Business Strategy, Not Charity’: Black Music Action Coalition Weighs in on Recent Industry Layoffs October 19, 2026 10:06 pm Universal Music Group’s (UMG) layoffs last week (Oct. 14) have sparked discussions across the music community and social media, with some decrying the severely reduced C-suite ranks involving people of color and women. Questions are also being raised as to …
- Shah Rukh Khan Announces UNIFYD Music Festival In Abu Dhabi With Arijit Singh & Other Big Names: All Details Inside October 19, 2026 10:06 pm The Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has surprised fans with a big announcement: the upcoming music festival UNIFYD. On October 19, 2026, the actor shared a new post with all the details about the musical event, from its location and date to the …
- Dipika Kakkar reveals Shoaib Ibrahim motivated her as she was nervous before their music video October 19, 2026 9:45 pm Amidst her ongoing health struggles, actress Dipika Kakar recently returned in front of the camera as she collaborated with her husband Shoaib Ibrahim for a music video titled ‘Mehndi Se Likhde Mera Naam’. Sharing some glimpses from the music video on her …
- Rihanna Reportedly Has Vaulted Music on the Way, and Fans Have Heard This Before October 19, 2026 9:37 pm Somewhere there’s apparently a locked vault with Rihanna’s name on it, and the songs inside might finally be heading our way. That’s the word from The Joe Show, where Katie told listeners during the “Top Stories” segment that the singer has new music on …
- New Music Reviews (10/19) October 19, 2026 9:37 pm Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below (and on …
- Music for the Week: Enjoy classic rock, blues and more October 19, 2026 9:34 pm Saturday, Oct. 24 Start your Saturday at 2 p.m. with live music across the region. Clearview Vineyard & Winery, 35 Clearview Lane, welcomes Joe Benoit and his blend of classic rock and pop, while John Irizarry brings his solo set to Applewood Winery, …
- Enter To WIn Tickets To The Paperboys with Seasons Music Project October 19, 2026 9:33 pm One of Yakima’s most beloved crown jewels when it comes to music and entertainment in the Yakima Valley, The Seasons Music Project, is turning 21, and they have a show set to ring in the epic celebration: The Paperboys! We have your chance to score a pair …
- Justices’ book deals disarm SCOTUS in music copyright case October 19, 2026 9:24 pm The justices’ penchant for off-the-bench writing left the Supreme Court without the ability to put pen to paper in a copyright dispute. WASHINGTON (CN) — The justices’ lucrative publishing deals left the Supreme Court unable to settle a major music …
- Culture Can’t Be Consolidated: Why the Music Industry Must Reconsider How It Does Business (Guest Column) October 19, 2026 9:24 pm After more than three decades in the music industry, the passion that brought me into this business remains unchanged: my love of music, the thrill of discovering extraordinary talent and the privilege of anticipating and helping to shape culture. I have …