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A United Europe & Thrilling Rising Stars: 5 Stories to Look Out For at ESNS 2026

2026’s edition of ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is easily one of the most anticipated in years – and the European music community is showing out for this bumper get-together. Held in Groningen, Netherlands next week (Jan. 14-17), the historic festival will honor its 40th anniversary having grown from a battle of the bands-style event for Dutch […]

Big Loud Records Names Stacy Blythe, Jordan Pettit Co-Presidents

Big Loud Records has named Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as co-presidents, with both Blythe and Pettit reporting directly to Big Loud partners Seth England, Joey Moi and Craig Wiseman, the company announced today (Jan. 9). Related Big Loud Expands Marketing Leadership Team with Promotions and New Hires Kennedy Center President to ‘Seek $1 Million in […]

Maya J’an Signs With Warner Records: Debut Single is a Powerful ‘Love Letter’ to Hometown After L.A. Fires

Alternative-pop singer-songwriter Maya J’an has signed with Warner Records, and released a striking debut major-label single that coincides with the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires from last January. “Cul-de-sac,” released on Friday (Jan. 9), combines handclaps, icy synths and subtly thumping percussion with a gentle, haunting vocal take from J’an. Produced by […]

John Mulaney Postpones Minneapolis Shows Following ICE Killing of Renee Nicole Good: ‘What’s Happening in Your City Is Heartbreaking’

Comedian John Mulaney informed fans on Thursday (Jan. 8) that he was postponing his planned shows at the Armory in Minneapolis this weekend because it “doesn’t sit right” with him to put his audience at risk after the Trump administration surged 2,000 agents into the city as part of its nationwide immigration enforcement blitz. “What’s […]