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Consequence of Sound May 18

Prince Celebration 2026 Release Musical Lineup and Schedule

Prince The Revolution The New Power Generation Lisa Coleman Chaka Khan Morris Day Tevin Campbell

NME May 17

Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Will Ferrell Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith Smash Mouth Wings Paul McCartney

Clash Music May 17

CLASH Hits Brighton Pier With SKINSHIP

Skinship The Clash

Clash Music May 17

CLASH Takes Control At The Great Escape 2026

The Great Escape The Clash Way Dynamic Caity Baser

Variety Music May 16

Harry Styles Electrifies Amsterdam With‘Together' Tour: Concert Review

Vulture Music May 16

So, Harry Styles Was Marathon Training for His World Tour?

Harry Styles Zoë Kravitz James Corden

Variety Music May 16

Harry Styles 2026 Tour Set List Revealed in Amsterdam

Harry Styles Headcount

5 Magazine May 15

Junie: Rolando’s enigmatic techno classic remixed by Cinthie, Cassy & Carlos Nilmmns

Carlos Nilmmns Cassy Cinthie Junie Morrison

Billboard May 15

Here’s How Niall Horan Reacted When Asked If He’s Attending Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz’s Wedding

Niall Horan Harry Styles One Direction

Pollstar May 15

How ‘Romantic’: Could Bruno Mars Have 2026’s Biggest Tour?

BrooklynVegan May 15

Primus release new EP ft. new track (exclusive vinyl), Les Claypool talks Angine de Poitrine: “brilliant!”

Angine de Poitrine Primus Les Claypool Puddles Pity Party The Claypool Lennon Delirium

3 articles May 15

Genesis Owusu Nina Simone Duckwrth Ladyhawke

Consequence of Sound, DIY Magazine, Treble

HotNewHipHop May 15

Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge – Album by Genesis Owusu

Jazzwise

Miles Davis at 100: BBC Radio 3 Announces Week-Long Celebration

Complex Music May 14

National Recording Registry Inducts Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Weezer, and More

Beyoncé Taylor Swift Weezer Chaka Khan The Go-Go’s Ray Charles Reba McEntire

Billboard May 14

Prince, Nirvana, Janet Jackson & More to Be Featured in Grammy Museum/Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit

Prince Nirvana Janet Jackson Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Diane Warren Alan Menken Carole King

AllHipHop May 14

Chaka Khan & Melle Mel Make National Recording Registry With Historic Collaboration

Chaka Khan Drake 50 Cent Stevie Wonder Taylor Swift Beyoncé Weezer

Complex Music May 14

Taj Jackson Says Question of Jackson 5's Success Affected Late Father Tito Jackson

Taj Jackson The Jacksons Tito Jackson Michael Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson

Billboard May 14

Meet LA GURU: The Colombian Artist Who Captivated Karol G & Co-Wrote Anitta and Shakira’s New Collab

Anitta KAROL G Shakira

2 articles May 14

Taylor Swift Beyoncé José Feliciano Chaka Khan Weezer Ray Charles The Byrds Gladys Knight & the Pips

Billboard, Music Business Worldwide

Consequence of Sound May 18

Prince Celebration 2026 Release Musical Lineup and Schedule

Prince The Revolution The New Power Generation Lisa Coleman Chaka Khan Morris Day Tevin Campbell

Clash Music May 17

CLASH Hits Brighton Pier With SKINSHIP

Skinship The Clash

Variety Music May 16

Harry Styles Electrifies Amsterdam With‘Together' Tour: Concert Review

Variety Music May 16

Harry Styles 2026 Tour Set List Revealed in Amsterdam

Harry Styles Headcount

Billboard May 15

Here’s How Niall Horan Reacted When Asked If He’s Attending Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz’s Wedding

Niall Horan Harry Styles One Direction

BrooklynVegan May 15

Primus release new EP ft. new track (exclusive vinyl), Les Claypool talks Angine de Poitrine: “brilliant!”

Angine de Poitrine Primus Les Claypool Puddles Pity Party The Claypool Lennon Delirium

HotNewHipHop May 15

Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge – Album by Genesis Owusu

Complex Music May 14

National Recording Registry Inducts Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Weezer, and More

Beyoncé Taylor Swift Weezer Chaka Khan The Go-Go’s Ray Charles Reba McEntire

AllHipHop May 14

Chaka Khan & Melle Mel Make National Recording Registry With Historic Collaboration

Chaka Khan Drake 50 Cent Stevie Wonder Taylor Swift Beyoncé Weezer

Billboard May 14

Meet LA GURU: The Colombian Artist Who Captivated Karol G & Co-Wrote Anitta and Shakira’s New Collab

Anitta KAROL G Shakira

NME May 17

Watch Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ monologue get hijacked by doppelgänger Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Will Ferrell Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith Smash Mouth Wings Paul McCartney

Clash Music May 17

CLASH Takes Control At The Great Escape 2026

The Great Escape The Clash Way Dynamic Caity Baser

Vulture Music May 16

So, Harry Styles Was Marathon Training for His World Tour?

Harry Styles Zoë Kravitz James Corden

5 Magazine May 15

Junie: Rolando’s enigmatic techno classic remixed by Cinthie, Cassy & Carlos Nilmmns

Carlos Nilmmns Cassy Cinthie Junie Morrison

Pollstar May 15

How ‘Romantic’: Could Bruno Mars Have 2026’s Biggest Tour?

3 articles May 15

Genesis Owusu Nina Simone Duckwrth Ladyhawke

Consequence of Sound, DIY Magazine, Treble

Jazzwise

Miles Davis at 100: BBC Radio 3 Announces Week-Long Celebration

Billboard May 14

Prince, Nirvana, Janet Jackson & More to Be Featured in Grammy Museum/Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit

Prince Nirvana Janet Jackson Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Diane Warren Alan Menken Carole King

Complex Music May 14

Taj Jackson Says Question of Jackson 5's Success Affected Late Father Tito Jackson

Taj Jackson The Jacksons Tito Jackson Michael Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson

2 articles May 14

Taylor Swift Beyoncé José Feliciano Chaka Khan Weezer Ray Charles The Byrds Gladys Knight & the Pips

Billboard, Music Business Worldwide

Overview

Recent developments in the funk genre include Jay Worthy's collaboration with George Clinton and Snoop Dogg on 'Knee Deep,' and Erykah Badu's inclusion in Blue Note London's inaugural lineup alongside Robert Glasper. Meanwhile, legacy acts like Earth, Wind & Fire and James Brown continue to influence contemporary music through enduring tracks.

Seen in 281 outlets, tracked since November 2013

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