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CMU Selects: Top Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Denmark's New Digital Replica Law
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Danny Elfman Used Tool Album to Cope with Tattoo Pain
The legendary composer and music artist listened to Fear Inoculum while getting inked. Danny Elfman Says Tool Album Helped Him Endure the Pain of His Multiple Tattoos Spencer Kaufman
PlayStation Plus Games for October 2026 Announced
All the titles for Essential, Extra and Premium users have been announced
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
A$AP Rocky on 'Don't Be Dumb' Grammy Aspirations and Playboi Carti Signing
The Harlem native is set to officially release "Mushroom Clouds" on Friday (Oct. 16), with his 'Don't Be Dumb - Disc 2' not far behind.
Leader Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing Form Strategic Partnership
Plus, MusicInfra has partnered with Amazon Music, Lee Thomas Miller has signed to WCM Nashville and Perfect Game Creative, and more publishing news and signings.
Publishing Briefs: Leader Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing Form Strategic Partnership
Plus, MusicInfra has partnered with Amazon Music, Lee Thomas Miller has signed to WCM Nashville and Perfect Game Creative, and more publishing news and signings.
A$AP Rocky on ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Grammy Aspirations & Signing Playboi Carti: ‘Whole Industry Sounds Like an Artist That Derived From My Nest’
The Harlem native is set to officially release "Mushroom Clouds" on Friday (Oct. 16), with his 'Don't Be Dumb - Disc 2' not far behind.
A Timeline of the Controversy Over the Grammys’ Asian Pop Music Performance Category
The discourse is still unfolding months later.
Danny Elfman Says Tool Album Helped Him Endure the Pain of His Multiple Tattoos
The legendary composer and music artist listened to Fear Inoculum while getting inked. Danny Elfman Says Tool Album Helped Him Endure the Pain of His Multiple Tattoos Spencer Kaufman
Major Publishers Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright Case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
This Week's Standout Releases According to CMU Selects
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Nears Implementation
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
GWAR Announces Split Album and Releases New Single
The album will be released on November 13th GWAR Announce New Split Album with John Brennan and the Bigfeet, Unleash “Splatter Fu”: Stream Langdon Hickman
PS Plus October 2026 Games Revealed
All the titles for Essential, Extra and Premium users have been announced
ASCAP Nashville Executives Depart
Sistad has served at the company for 25 years, while Johnston has served for nearly 15 years.
Recording Academy and Amazon Music Announce HBCU Scholarship Recipients
Now in its fifth year, the program has awarded a total of $220,000 in scholarships to 22 HBCU students, as well as $100,000 in grants to 10 HBCU music programs.
Missy Elliott to Receive Icon Award from Janet Jackson
Toni Basil and Vincent Paterson will also be honored at the Oct. 22 event.
LCD Soundsystem Announces 2026 New York City Residency
The indie rock band's 12-concert residency in Brooklyn and Queens starts on Thursday, Nov. 19.