Chechnya Bans Music with Tempos Considered Too Fast or Too Slow

Chechnya bans music with tempos considered too fast or too slow, criminalizing many genres. Artists have until June 1 to rewrite music to fit the new rule.

Chechnya Music Tempo Limits

Chechnya has instituted limits on musical tempo, affecting popular songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and The Beatles. The new limits require songs to be between 80 and 116 beats per minute (BPM).