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AI Is Sure to Transform the Music Biz. Opinions Vary on Exactly How.

AI was an omnipresent topic at the Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica, Calif., earlier this week, creeping into seemingly every panel discussion and casual poolside conversation. Everybody can see that AI will transform the music business. That’s a 30,000-foot view. Zoom in, however, and there’s far less certainty about how, exactly, AI will disrupt the status quo.  “Not everybody wants to be a creator” was a […]

2026 Grammy Nominations by Label: Interscope, Island Lead the Pack

The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced Friday (Nov. 7), with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga highlighting some of the biggest categories. Within the traditional Big Four categories — record of the year, song of the year, album of the year and best new artist — Interscope led all record labels with […]

Country Continues to Be the Grammys’ Poor Relation

The Grammys have a country problem. This is not new news, of course, but in another banner year for country music it was reinforced when the nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Friday morning (Nov. 7). Nowhere is the omission more obvious than in the best new artist category. To be […]

Zhamira, Santa Fe Klan & More: Who Had the Best New Latin Music Release This Week?

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features new music, including fresh picks by Zhamira, Pablo Alborán, Rosalía and Santa Fe Klan, to name a few. Zhamira released her debut album, Curita Para el Corazón, an LP that doubles down on matters of the heart, ranging from heartbreak to healing. The […]

How to Watch the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Live Online

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has the most iconic and influential recording artists, performers and songwriters in the music […]

Pablo Alborán’s Ultra Personal Album ‘KM0’ & More Best New Music Latin

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Pablo Alborán, KM0 (Warner Music Spain) Pablo Alborán’s personal and heartfelt seventh album, KM0, is a set of 14 songs and four bonus tracks in which he explores a variety of rhythms and styles. […]

Pierce the Veil’s Viral ‘So Far So Fake’ Tops Alternative Airplay Chart

Pierce the Veil leads Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart for a second time, lifting a spot to No. 1 on the Nov. 15-dated survey with “So Far So Fake.” The veteran rockers from San Diego previously led with “Emergency Contact” for a week in August 2023. “Emergency Contact” and “So Far So Fake” are both on […]