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Branding Vet Richard Yaffa Founds A⁵ Media Group to Help Brands & Artists Build Direct Fan Relationships

The new venture is designed to help overcome the challenge of reaching audiences in a fragmented media landscape.

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Music industry welcomes eighteen month prison sentence for streaming fraudster

US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Although prosecutors were pushing for something closer to four years, the custodial sentence is significant, and has been welcomed by the music industry which wants stronger deterrents against streaming fraud

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Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Kneecap, Paul Weller and more sign open letter in support of Garvaghy Road residents

“After nearly three decades of hard-earned calm, it is entirely unacceptable that this community should face a return to that anxiety,” the letter read, also calling for an impartial mediator to be appointed The post Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Kneecap, Paul Weller and more sign open letter in supp

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How ‘Survivor,’ Painting & Chili Inspired Remi Wolf’s New Album ‘Mud’

The alternative-pop singer reveals the shows and hobbies that helped her create her latest work.

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IEBA Announces 2026 Industry Award Winners: Full List

Gene Simmons, Chubby Checker and concert promoter Gil Cunningham received special honors.

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Valerie Bertinelli Slams “Haters” Who Criticize Her Love for Late Ex-Husband Eddie Van Halen

She took to social media with a post titled, "Strap in haters, let’s go for a little ride." Valerie Bertinelli Slams “Haters” Who Criticize Her Love for Late Ex-Husband Eddie Van Halen Langdon Hickman

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Music streaming fraud inquiry launched by US Copyright Office

Notice of inquiry arrives a day after Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months in prison Source

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John Feldmann on the secrets of Blink-182’s buoyant sound

Ten years back, we spoke to the newly-enlisted producer of Blink-182’s seventh album to dig into how the Matt Skiba-augmented pop-punkers navigated a rough period to make a record worth waiting for

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Amid Festival Turmoil, Rory Gallagher’s Legacy Lives On Through New Projects, Forthcoming Book

As the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival hangs in the balance, the guitar great’s family is working hard to keep his legacy alive.

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October Prime Day Ends Tonight: Adidas Sambas, Bad Bunny Sneakers & More Are Over 40% Off

Beyond the Sambas, the Ghost Sprint sneaker and more Adidas favorites are hiding in the markdowns.

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The 5 Best Moments From Ella Langley’s Intimate Show at Denver’s Grizzly Rose

The "Choosin' Texas" star played for 1,000 fans on Tuesday night (Oct. 6) as part of the SiriusXM Small Stage series.

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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Set to Simulcast Live on ABC & Disney+ for the First Time

Druski joins the long-running program as Chicago co-host.

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This Remote Irish Music Festival Honors a Guitar Great. It’s At Risk Of Never Happening Again

Inside the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, which started in 2003 — and, now for the first time, is facing an uncertain future.

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Super Bowl LXI to Stream on Disney+

In addition to its television broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes. Super Bowl LXI to Stream on Disney+ Alex Young

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Olivia Rodrigo Spent an ‘Exorbitant Amount of Money’ on This Iconic White Stripes Artifact

She decided against wearing it to Daisy Chain Fields because it was “too f--king hot.”

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“He gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories”: Soul singer Freddie Jackson has died

His classic slow jam Rock Me Tonight was a transatlantic hit

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Record Store Day Black Friday 2026: check out the full list of releases

Exclusive and limited edition releases come from Sombr, Florence + The Machine, KATSEYE, Jessie Ware and more

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‘Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall’ review: intimate portrait of a blossoming rock superstar

The Geese frontman teams up with Paul Thomas Anderson for an all-time great concert film

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Cosy-punk puzzler ‘Wax Heads’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl

Featuring 25 original songs from the indie record store game

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Stockholm’s new venue Gasometer to open with performances Jacob Mühlrad & Alexander Wessely

The Swedish Royal Opera has also named the new space as its temporary home for the next five years