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UK Music Booms for 11th Year as Streaming Soars

The UK recorded music industry grew for an 11th consecutive year in 2025, driven by stars like Dua Lipa and a vinyl revival. Discover the figures and the challenges facing grassroots venues.

Ad-Supported Streaming Overtakes Ad-Free in UK

For the first time, more UK streaming subscribers choose cheaper ad-supported plans over premium ad-free tiers, marking a major shift in viewing habits driven by cost-of-living pressures.

Best Old Music Discovered in 2025

From paranoid folk to pop-dubstep classics, journalists reveal the forgotten tracks that became their most replayed revelations of the year. Discover the hidden gems.

Why 2025's Top Albums Are Powered by Loss

From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.

Spotify's 'Listening Age' Feels Wildly Inaccurate

Spotify Wrapped's 'Listening Age' feature is sparking confusion. Users who streamed artists like Sabrina Carpenter are being told their musical taste is decades older. Discover why the algorithm misfires.

Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

Speed Wins $80,000 NSW Music Prize

Sydney hardcore band Speed has won the first-ever NSW Music Prize, an $80,000 award designed to support local artists against international streaming competition. Discover their inspiring story.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades

Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.

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