Julie Gordon, a former A&R executive who is likely best known for founding the music industry messages board and online gathering place The Velvet Rope, succumbed to cancer Oct. 2 at 65. Her daughter, Ariel Gordon, wrote on Facebook: “The…

Newport Folk Festival is launching a stewardship program and appointed Nathaniel Rateliff to a three-year term overseeing artist advocacy, curation, fellowship and mentorship. Rateliff serves as the first artist appointed to such a role since Pete Seeger . Rateliff will…

Jammy favorites Goose has joined the ranks of artists with curated destination festivals, announcing Viva El Gonzo, set for May 8-10, 2025, in San José del Cabo, Mexico. Presented by 100x Hospitality, the festival is anchored by three nightly performances…

Kylie Minogue has added 16 North American cities to 2025’s “Tension Tour.” It comes on the heels of the announcement of the Australia, Asia and UK legs. Minogue will begin the tour — her largest since 2011 — in her…

Rüfüs Du Sol is gearing up to release their fifth album, Inhale/Exhale, and will be returning to their home country of Australia for an exclusive one-off show to celebrate the album’s release. The live electronic trio will perform on the…