Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya are banning music they consider either too fast or too slow, effectively criminalizing many genres. The Chechen Ministry of Culture announced the ban on ...

A Russian Republic is banning songs from many popular artists, but it isn't because of the lyrics. The new ban could limit the amount of Taylor Swift fans in the country. The next 100%+ earnings move ...

On June 1st, all music that doesn’t fall between 80 to 116 beats per minute will be banned in the Russian republic. On June 1st, all music that doesn’t fall between 80 to 116 beats per minute will be ...

Chechen authorities have ordered that all musical, vocal, and choreographic works performed in the Russian region must have a playback at between 80 and 116 beats per minute. Regional Culture Minister ...

CHECHNYA (WKRC) - In a move that the ruling officials hope will "conform" music to the government's mentality, all music under 80 beats per minute and above 116 beats per minute was banned. Chechnya, ...

The beat goes on, but much of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and even The Beatles’ back catalog could be off playlists in Chechnya after the Russian republic instituted limits on musical tempo. From now on, ...

Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya will only allow music between 80 and 116 beats per minute, though it's unclear how the rule will... Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya are ...