Steve Rachmad celebrates 45 years in electronic music with first album in two decades
The Dutch techno legend has also announced a world tour and plans to release his full back catalogue on Bandcamp. Steve Rachmad is celebrating 45 years in the music industry this year with a series of new releases and reissues. As part of the campaign, the Dutch techno titan is set to release his first […]
The best-selling vinyl records in a week in the “modern era” of the U.S. music industry
By Carlos Passage The Best-Selling Vinyl Records in a Week in the “Modern Era” of the U.S. Music Industry… Harry Styles’ New Album Enters the Chart at #7 The “modern era” began in 1991 when Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music) for Billboard started electronically tracking music sales in the U.S. using barcodes. Before that, record labels […]
Here Are the Nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards
IDMA winners will be announced at Winter Music Conference during Miami Music Week. Billboard The nominees for the 2026 International Dance Music Awards have been announced. Categories encompass artists, genres, events and media, with many of the world’s biggest DJs and the year’s biggest songs represented in the nominee fields. Leading the nominees in the […]
Field Maneuvers announces first stage takeover partners for 2026 festival
Field Maneuvers has revealed the first selection of stage takeover partners for its 2026 edition. Call Super and Parris’ Can You Feel The Sun label and party series, label and event promoters Harmony Rec and Berlin imprint Step Ball Chain, and ambient label Music To Watch Seeds Grow are among the stage partners included for […]
The Magic of Guayacán
The orchestra, led by Nino Caicedo and Alexis Lozano and founded 40 years ago, maintains its old-school sound while fusing it with a contemporary feel. Their current hit, “Mala Costumbre,” is the most popular salsa song on Colombian radio this year. Guayacán Orquesta has the most played salsa song so far in 2016 on Colombian […]
Vallenato star Jorge Celedón to Release “La Historia Mia,” a Short Film About His Career
Big news is coming for Jorge Celedón. In a video showcasing his life, he revealed that new projects are on the way that will mark his musical career. One of Colombia’s most important artists, a representative of the vallenato genre, Jorge Celedón, reflects on the path he has built alongside his audience throughout his career, […]
J Balvin and Amber Mark sing Van Halen’s “Jump.” It’s Coca-Cola’s new FIFA World Cup anthem.
By Carlos Passage “Jump,” the most pop-oriented song by the supergroup Van Halen, which reached number 1 on the Hot 100 in 1984, has been transformed into a cover fused with urban, R&B, and rock, and is now Coca-Cola’s new anthem. Coca-Cola has released its new anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: a reimagined […]
Release date of the new Michael Jackson movie
By Carlos Passage “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, is the most anticipated pop artist film of the season. It will officially premiere worldwide on April 24. Two days earlier, his most devoted fans in the United States will be able to see it in advance. Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, announced that the new […]
Aterciopelados presents “La Teta Pirata”
Following the impact of Genes Rebeldes, Aterciopelados announces the release of “La Teta Pirata,” their new independent single that will be available on all digital platforms starting March 6, 2026. “At the end of 2024 I was diagnosed with early breast cancer, aggressive but timely. On January 10, 2025 I underwent a bilateral mastectomy. Fifteen […]
Billboard debuts new dance chart
This chart, produced in partnership with Warm (World Airplay Radio Monitor), tracks over 200 dance radio stations in 30 countries. The first number one on the new chart, “Release The Pressure,” is by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris (42) and British rock band Kasabian. Also featured on the chart is a familiar face to latin american […]
