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- 1Todd Rundgren Slams Taylor Swift as 'Apotheosis of Mediocrity'▼Todd Rundgren Slams Taylor Swift, Says She ‘Ruined Music’ and Is ‘the Apotheosis of Mediocrity’
Veteran rock musician Todd Rundgren has sharply criticized Taylor Swift, claiming she 'ruined music' and calling her 'the apotheosis of mediocrity'. The remarks from the 'Hello It's Me' singer have drawn wide attention given Swift's dominance of the music industry, with fans and commentators weighing in on whether his criticism of her songwriting and cultural influence is fair.
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Mighty Sparrow, the Grenada-born calypso icon widely known as the King of Calypso, has died at the age of 91. Across a career spanning decades, he shaped modern calypso with classics and socially charged songs, influencing generations of Caribbean musicians. Tributes and remembrances are pouring in from fans and fellow artists worldwide.
- 3Previously unheard John Coltrane recordings surface from Frank Tiberi tapes●Previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by Frank Tiberi
Impulse Records is releasing previously unheard recordings of saxophonist John Coltrane, captured by saxophonist Frank Tiberi, as part of celebrations marking the Coltrane centenary. The so-called Tiberi Tapes offer new material from one of jazz's most influential figures, drawing keen interest from fans and musicians.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have ended their strike, according to Spectrum News. Further details on the terms of the resolution, including any agreement over pay or working conditions, were not immediately available. The strike had interrupted performances by one of the United States' leading orchestras, and the end of the walkout is expected to allow the concert season to resume.
- 5Israeli musician's 'Gaza Holocaust' cry draws attention▼‘The Gaza Holocaust won’t be forgotten’: An Israeli musician screams into the void
An Israeli musician has spoken out about the war in Gaza, declaring that 'the Gaza Holocaust won't be forgotten.' The remarks, reported by +972 Magazine, are described as a scream into the void, reflecting frustration over the lack of public response to the suffering in Gaza. The statement is circulating amid ongoing international debate over the war and accusations of atrocities.
- 6Cleveland Orchestra Strike Ends as Musicians Reach Deal▼Strike at Cleveland Orchestra Ends as Musicians Agree to a Deal
The strike by musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra is over after the players agreed to a new contract deal, ending the work stoppage at one of the United States' leading orchestras. Terms of the agreement have not been detailed in early reports, and the resolution allows performances to resume.
- 7Nashville Symphony suspends operations over financial crisis●Nashville Symphony Suspends Operations Due to Finances; Concerts Canceled, Musicians and Staff Furloughed
The Nashville Symphony has suspended all operations, citing severe financial difficulties. Concerts have been canceled and musicians and staff have been furloughed, leaving the future of one of the city's major cultural institutions uncertain. The announcement has drawn concern about whether the orchestra can resume performances and what the move means for Nashville's arts scene.
- 8Beirut's Nightlife and Arts Scenes Persist Under War▼Under the Sound of Drones: How Beirut’s Nightlife and Arts Scenes Defy the War
Beirut's nightlife and arts communities are continuing to hold concerts, club nights and cultural events even as drones fly overhead and conflict grips the region. A feature by Alta Journal explores how musicians, DJs, performers and venue owners keep the city's after-dark scene alive, framing their persistence as a form of defiance and resilience against war and daily insecurity.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have settled their strike, ending a labor dispute with management. Details of the agreement, including terms on pay and working conditions, have not been made public in the reports seen so far. The settlement means performances by one of America's leading orchestras can proceed without disruption, and the news is being noted across classical music and labor circles.
- 10YouTube Music to add song and artist question features▼New YouTube Music features will answer all your questions about a song or artist
YouTube Music is rolling out new features that let users ask questions about a song or artist directly in the app, according to Mashable. The tools aim to provide instant answers about tracks and musicians while listening. Details on availability and exact functionality remain limited, but the move signals deeper integration of conversational search into music streaming.
- 11Cleveland Orchestra musicians end three-day strike ahead of Europe tour▼After ending 3-day strike with new deal, Cleveland Orchestra musicians turn attention to Europe tour and beyond
Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have ended a three-day strike after reaching a new agreement, and are now turning their attention to an upcoming tour of Europe. The quick resolution avoids disruption to the orchestra's international schedule, and attention now shifts to how the new deal will shape the ensemble's performances abroad and in the coming season.
- 12SIU School of Music hosts high school brass and woodwind day▼School of Music hosts high school music students for SIU Brass, Woodwind Day, Oct. 1
Southern Illinois University's School of Music is holding its Brass and Woodwind Day on October 1, welcoming high school music students to campus. The event gives young brass and woodwind players a chance to experience the university's music program, work with faculty, and explore future study opportunities at SIU.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have voted to approve a new contract, ending a strike that had halted performances by one of the United States' leading orchestras. Details of the agreement have not been fully disclosed, but the deal resolves a labor dispute between the players and orchestra management. Local coverage is focused on when normal concert schedules will resume.
- 14Musicians End Three-Day Strike With Deal, European Tour Saved●Musicians reach deal after 3-day strike, saving European tour
Musicians have reached an agreement after a three-day strike, allowing a European tour to go ahead as planned. The deal ends a work stoppage that had threatened to cancel performances across the continent. Details of the settlement, including pay and working conditions, have not yet been made public.
- 15Artwork by David Byrne, Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco Up for Auction▼Artwork by David Byrne, Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco Is Up for Auction
Original artworks by David Byrne, Joan Baez and Ani DiFranco are being offered at auction, according to Rolling Stone. The musicians, all known for their visual as well as musical work, have pieces included in the sale, drawing attention from fans of both art and music.
- 16Jeremy Releases Scenes from a Well Worn Path Side Two▼Music by Jeremy - Scenes from a Well Worn Path - Side Two (self-release)
Independent musician Jeremy, recording as Music by Jeremy, has self-released 'Scenes from a Well Worn Path - Side Two', a new collection noted by the music magazine The Big Takeover. The release continues his self-produced project, arriving without label backing and relying on word of mouth among listeners of independent and home-recorded music.
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A new profile introduces Rockin' Rick Rhodes, a musician being featured in a Q&A-style interview. The piece covers his background and music career, giving readers a chance to learn about the artist behind the nickname. Details about his current projects and response to the feature are not yet known.
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Fans of the band Phish have set up a new scholarship to support music students at a college in Vermont, the band's home state. The initiative channels the fan community's enthusiasm into direct support for young musicians studying in Vermont.
- 19'Love Me' Artist Demands Trump Stop Using Song▼'Love Me' Artist Demands Trump Stop Using Song https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jmsn-love-me-trump-ad.html
The artist behind the song 'Love Me', known as JMSN, is demanding that Donald Trump stop using the track, reportedly in connection with a political advertisement. The dispute raises familiar questions about musicians' objections to their music being used at political events and whether artists can control how campaigns use their work.
- 20Kraftwerk v. Pelham ruling reshapes music sampling rules●heise+ | Kraftwerk vs. Pelham: Wann Sampling als Pastiche erlaubt ist Wer fremde Aufnahmen sampelt, braucht die Erlaubni
German tech news outlet heise+ examines the long-running legal dispute between Kraftwerk and producer Moses Pelham over a two-second sample, asking when sampling can qualify as a permitted 'pastiche' under copyright law without a licence. The piece explains that using others' recordings generally requires rights-holder permission, and outlines the narrow circumstances in which courts allow unlicensed use as parody-style pastiche.
- 21Looptober music challenge returns for 2026●Hey fediverse, # looptober is coming up! https:// looptober.neocities.org # looptober2026 # music # musicians # loops #
Musicians are preparing for Looptober, a month-long challenge inviting people to create and share music loops throughout October. The event, detailed on a dedicated website, is being promoted across the fediverse with calls for producers, musicians and loop-makers to take part under shared hashtags for 2026.
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The artist behind the song 'Love Me' has publicly demanded that Donald Trump stop using the track at his events, according to the New York Times. The request adds to a familiar pattern of musicians objecting to their music being played at Trump campaign appearances. No further details about the artist's statement or the Trump camp's response have been reported.
- 23How tiny Luckenbach became a country music legend▼It was a ghost town of three people. So how did Luckenbach rival Nashville as the heartland of country music?
Luckenbach, Texas, a near-abandoned settlement with only three residents, became one of the most storied places in country music, standing alongside Nashville in the genre's mythology. The Guardian explores how the tiny Hill Country town earned outsized fame, most famously through Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson's 1977 hit 'Luckenbach, Texas', and its enduring role as a gathering place for musicians and fans.
- 24Jane Glover and Imogen Cooper Dazzle in Mozart Performances●Review: Dame Jane Glover, Dame Imogen Cooper, and Music of the Baroque Orchestra Ascend the Summit of Mozart
A new review praises conductor Dame Jane Glover, pianist Dame Imogen Cooper, and the Music of the Baroque Orchestra for their performances of Mozart, describing the musicians as reaching the summit of the composer's work. The review highlights the collaboration between the veteran British conductor and pianist with the Chicago-based orchestra in what it presents as a standout classical music event.
- 25Bono compares Ben-Gvir's Gaza rhetoric to Himmler●Bono compares Ben-Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric to Himmler: ‘It’s just outrageous’
U2 frontman Bono has drawn criticism after comparing inflammatory Gaza-related statements by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, calling the rhetoric "just outrageous." The remarks, reported by Israeli outlet Ynetnews, add a celebrity voice to ongoing international controversy over Israeli officials' comments about Gaza and are likely to fuel debate over the comparison's appropriateness.
- 26Bono compares Ben-Gvir to Nazi Himmler over Gaza rhetoric▼U2's Bono Compares Ben-Gvir to Nazi Himmler Over Gaza Rhetoric
U2 frontman Bono has drawn criticism and attention after likening Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler, citing Ben-Gvir's rhetoric on Gaza. The comparison, reported by Israeli outlet Haaretz, is highly inflammatory, and reactions are likely to range from condemnation of the remark to debate over Ben-Gvir's statements about the war.
- 27Young Musicians Unite brings free music education to 20,000 Miami students▼Young Musicians Unite brings free music education to more than 20,000 Miami students
Young Musicians Unite is providing free music education to more than 20,000 students across Miami, according to CBS News coverage of the nonprofit's work. The organization offers band and music programs in schools that often lack funding for the arts, giving children access to instruments and instruction at no cost. The program is being highlighted as a model for expanding arts education in underserved communities.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have ended their strike and are speaking publicly about the resolution. The labor stoppage had disrupted performances by one of America's leading orchestras. Details of the agreement and the musicians' remarks have not been disclosed beyond confirmation that the strike is over.
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Rapper and YouTuber DDG has stated that streamers are the new celebrities, arguing that online creators now command the fame and influence once reserved for traditional stars. The remark has sparked debate about how entertainment culture is shifting, with many agreeing that live-streamers increasingly rival musicians and actors in popularity, especially among younger audiences.
- 30Celebrity Traitors series two line-up revealed●Looking forward to series two of Celebrity Traitors. Look at that lineup: Amol Rajan Bella Ramsey James Acaster James Bl
The full celebrity line-up for the second series of Celebrity Traitors has been shared, and fans are reacting to the names. The confirmed cast includes Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joe Lycett, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and others. Early reactions suggest people are pleased with the mix of comedians, presenters and musicians.
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A new feature traces how classical music shaped the sound of classic rock, highlighting the composers, structures and arrangements that influenced rock musicians of the 1960s and 1970s. Readers of music history publications are discussing the classical roots behind familiar rock songs and the artists who borrowed from orchestral tradition.
- 32Matt DeMello Releases Free 'VoidFest 2020' Quarantine Set Download Codes●Free download codes: Matt DeMello - Jennifer's Appendix, Vol. 2: 'The VoidFest 2020 Set That Should Have Been' (Streamin
Musician Matt DeMello is giving away free download codes for 'Jennifer's Appendix, Vol. 2: The VoidFest 2020 Set That Should Have Been', a recording of his April 20, 2020 streaming festival set, described as his first streaming festival and performed during quarantine. The release spans electronic-orchestral material and is being shared via GetMusic, with listeners invited to stream or download the set at no cost.
- 33Blandine Verlet's Mozart harpsichord recording shared with classical music fans●@ classicalmusic Mozart - Suite (2) from London Sketchbook, K.15 Blandine Verlet, harpsichord Academy of St Martin in th
A recording of Mozart's Suite No. 2 from the London Sketchbook, K.15, played by French harpsichordist Blandine Verlet, is being shared among classical music listeners online. The performance features the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, pairing a period keyboard soloist with the celebrated British chamber orchestra.
- 34Listeners share Mozart's London Sketchbook Suite recording●@ classicalmusic Mozart - Suite (1) from London Sketchbook, K.15 Blandine Verlet, harpsichord Hans-Udo Kreuels, piano Ac
Classical music fans are passing around a recording of Mozart's Suite No. 1 from the London Sketchbook, K.15. The performance features Blandine Verlet on harpsichord and Hans-Udo Kreuels on piano, with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. It is a small but steady moment of appreciation for an early Mozart work and the musicians associated with it.
- 35Cleveland Orchestra musicians end strike with new contract deal●Cleveland Orchestra musicians end their strike after reaching a new deal
Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have ended their strike after reaching a new agreement with the orchestra's management. The deal brings to a close a work stoppage that had halted performances by one of the United States' leading orchestras. Details of the contract terms have not been widely reported yet.
- 36Mirlo rolls out September feature updates for musicians●New on our blog: Mirlo Features Update: September by Mirlo https:// mirlo.space/team/posts/787 Support Mirlo: https:// m
Mirlo, the music platform built for artists, published a September feature update on its blog. The team announced the post to musicians on the fediverse, alongside an option for supporters to tip the project directly. Details of specific new features are limited to the blog post itself.
- 37Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Ratify New Three-Year Contract After Strike●Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Agree on New Three-Year Contract Following Strike
Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have agreed to a new three-year contract, ending a strike that halted performances. The deal resolves the labor dispute between the players and orchestra management, allowing the ensemble to return to the stage. The agreement follows negotiations over pay and working conditions, and closes one of the most prominent orchestra labor actions in the United States.
- 38Rick Wakeman plays piano for 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam●"Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam" # Music # Bears # Animals https://www. thegua
The former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman gave a piano concert for around 150 rescued moon bears at a sanctuary in Vietnam. The unusual performance, reported by the Guardian, brought together music and animal welfare, with the bears reportedly reacting to the live playing at their rescue centre.
- 39Atlanta Ballet Players Protest Recorded Music at Season Opener●Atlanta Ballet Players Protest Use of Recorded Music at Season Opener
Dancers and musicians with the Atlanta Ballet are protesting the company's decision to use recorded music instead of a live orchestra at the opening of its new season. The move has drawn criticism from performers who argue that live music is essential to the art form and to the quality of productions audiences expect.
- 40Report: 74% of Independent Artists Earned Under $1,000 Last Year●74% of Independent Artists Earned Less Than $1,000 From Music Last Year: Report
A new report finds that 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from their music over the past year, highlighting the financial precarity of self-releasing musicians despite widespread access to streaming and distribution tools. The finding is drawing attention to debates over streaming payouts and whether the current music economy can sustain careers for artists without label backing.