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Ex:Re Shares New Single 'Sleep,' Announces Album 'Save As'

Elena Tonra’s solo project Ex:Re returns with ‘Sleep’ - demoed alone in a Paris hotel room, acoustic guitar run through a vocoder, late-night and muffled. Second album ‘Save As’ is out 30 Oct. The in-

Industry Complete Music Update

UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Royalties for Music

A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra

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Believe Appoints Viktoria Siniavskaia as President EMEA

The appointment is part of what Believe calls its "evolution toward a stronger regional leadership model," the company said. Source

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Kanye West Ordered to Pay Over $300,000 in Damages

A judge more than doubled the award for construction manager Tony Saxon, tacking $181,000 in legal fees and costs on top of his March jury verdict.

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Robyn and Mechatok Exchange Remixes

Mechatok soups up “Fembot” and Robyn joins the Ecco2k and Bladee-assisted “Expression on Your Face”

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Ye Must Now Pay Over $300,000 to Construction Worker Injured During Malibu Mansion Build

A judge more than doubled the award for construction manager Tony Saxon, tacking $181,000 in legal fees and costs on top of his March jury verdict.

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Arijit Singh’s nine-city “stadium” tour will feature only three actual stadiums

When promoter Team Innovation and ticketing platform thumpN announced Arijit Singh’s long-awaited return to the road, they described it as a “stadium” tour. However, only three of the venues Singh […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Pop has generated as many hits as Bollywood in India so far this year

While Bollywood remains the biggest segment in India, its growth is slowing down, revealed Luminate last week. According to the entertainment data company, in the first half of 2026, streams […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1934 on October 15

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today

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Ben Katovsky joins Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline as CEO

Pipeline is the $200 million-backed financing platform for the music and creative industries that launched in January through Matt Spetzler's investment firm Jamen Capital. Source

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, October 15

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1222

Industry Complete Music Update

Sylvie debuts with country folk-rock single

LA-based Ben Schwab started Sylvie after finding a box of his father’s 1970s band tapes. Country folk-rock with a soft-focus amber glow, new single ‘Not Looking Back Anymore’ glows with early Bonnie R

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Publishers urge Supreme Court intervention in termination rights 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

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CMU Selects: Standout music releases

Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi

Industry Complete Music Update

Denmark to implement digital replica law by early 2027

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

Industry Complete Music Update

Sara Landry countersues ex-managers amid legal battle

In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com

Industry Complete Music Update

Ex:Re Announces New Album 'Save As'

Elena Tonra’s solo project Ex:Re returns with ‘Sleep’ - demoed alone in a Paris hotel room, acoustic guitar run through a vocoder, late-night and muffled. Second album ‘Save As’ is out 30 Oct. The in-

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Ella Langley Breaks Billboard Chart Records

The country singer's hit "Choosin' Texas" and its parent album, Dandelion, have ruled country and pop charts.

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Randy Rainbow Parodies RFK Jr. with Jay-Z Sample

Rainbow remixed "Adelaide's Lament" from Guys and Dolls to jab the health secretary along with Donald Trump.

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Drakeo the Ruler's Estate Settles with Live Nation

The concert promotions giant is still set to go to trial next month on separate claims brought by Drakeo's brother and members of his entourage.