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Music Industry Groups Pen Letter Opposing Copyright Registration Rate Hikes Amid AI Boom
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), which advocates for independent labels, along with 10 other music industry groups, has penned an open letter to the US Copyright Office that pushes back on the Office's proposed 43% average rate…
Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards
media release: Early Bird: $25; General Admission: $35; VIP Supporter: $50 presale. The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards return to Madison for a night celebrating the artists, creators, and industry professionals shaping Wisconsin's…
The 60-Second Song , Lyria 3 Pro and the Imminent Collapse of the Traditional Music Industry - News Anyway
A session guitarist is in between jobs somewhere in an East Nashville recording studio. In contrast to the typical sluggish season, background music work—such as licensing cues for corporate videos, ambient songs for advertising agencies…
The Pussycat Dolls are the latest band struck down with brutal case of 'Blue Dot Fever' that's plaguing the music industry
After we told you about a condition called “Blue Dot Fever” that's spreading to music acts and their summer tours — the Pussycat Dolls are the latest group to come down with a bad case. The ‘90s act has pulled the plug…
San Diego Music Awards raise nearly $1M for school music programs
San Diego's version of the Grammys is back for its 35th year. The big picture: The San Diego Music Awards are a chance to discover and celebrate local musicians and raise money to get more guitars in schools. Driving the news: The goal is to raise…
Towie star surprises fans with snippet of single as she pursues music career
YAZMIN Oukhellou has stunned fans by revealing she's pursuing a career as a singer – and teased her debut single. The 32-year-old took to TikTok to tell her followers she had a “secret” to share with them. Your info will be…
May Things to Do: Music
Want more? Here's everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. I am a long-time lover of Gustav Holst's The Planets, a symphonic journey through space written between 1914 and 1918. My…
How Old Is Dolly Parton? See the Country Music Star's Age Now
Dolly Parton has been in the music industry for as long as many can remember. After spending decades in the spotlight, learn how old the singer is now here. Dolly Parton has long been an icon — not just for her contributions to country music…
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John Oot chats the future of live music, fan experiences and more [Interview] - EARMILK
As the live music industry shifts toward fewer, higher-impact shows, John Oot, Chief Marketing Officer of Concert Stuff Group, sees not a slowdown, but a strategic recalibration. In this conversation with Earmilk, Oot unpacks how changing fan…
Megan Thee Stallion x Nickelback & More: Unexpected Music Collaborations That Actually Work | Billboard News
In this Billboard News segment presented by Cheetos, we explore the unexpected artist pairings that surprised us in the best way, from bold, creative risks to viral cultural moments including Megan Thee Stallion x Nickelback's “Pickle's…
Here's the full list of Pulitzer Prize Winners in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music
The best of the best has been revealed. The Pulitzer Prize winners have been announced for 2026 across Journalism, Books, Drama and Music, which means we now have a shortlist of exceptional books, poetry and journalism to read and music to listen…
Devil May Cry Season 2 Music: Papa Roach, Korn, Evanescence & More
Posted in: Music, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV | Tagged: Devil May Cry Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 features music from Papa Roach, Korn, Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, and more. Here's the complete track list. Devil May Cry Season 2 soundtrack brings…
2026 Arcades Music Festival Spotlights Hundreds of Student Musicians
On Sunday, May 17, more than 300 student musicians will perform at the second annual Arcades Music Festival. The free public event will be a feast for the ears, with over 10 hours of live performances – ranging from jazz and chamber music to…
Salt-N-Pepa's Music Ownership Appeal Has a 'Foundational Deficiency,' UMG Argues
Universal Music Group (UMG) is continuing to fight Salt-N-Pepa 's attempt to claw back ownership of the duo's master recordings, arguing in a new appellate filing that copyright law's termination right is not absolute. The world's largest music…
Signed: Bea Miller Inks With Republic Records for New Music
UTA signed Grammy-winning rapper, singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur Eve for global representation in all areas. Eve is set to tour the U.K. and European Union starting in October to mark the 25th anniversary of her sophomore album…
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