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Anti-Piracy Operation in Latin America
IFPI says the operation brings together authorities from Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Source
Monotone Founder on Industry Challenges
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Sound designers and SFX libraries launch Professional Sound Alliance to fight AI scraping
The Alliance says it was formed in response to two forms of unauthorized use, which it calls Data Piracy and Sync Piracy. Source
Reeperbahn: Music Conference Discount
AFEM members get an exclusive discount on BMC with code: AFEM@RBFC26
Jarvis Cocker discusses Pulp's new film and future
The frontman caught up with NME ahead of the London premiere of 'What Do You Do For An Encore?' – and his surprise birthday party – to tell us about the unique history and DNA of the band and what's t
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Israel’s prime minister
The pair were part of the Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York
Oasis fans react as first ‘Live ’27’ tickets go on sale: “Wasn’t an ordeal”
Some fans secured tickets within minutes under the new staggered system, while others have hit technical issues and spotted immediate resale listings
‘Castlevania’ team confirms 40th anniversary orchestral concerts
Gigs are planned for Tokyo, LA and London
Oasis fans react as first ‘Live ’27’ tickets go on sale: “Wasn’t an ordeal”
Some fans secured tickets within minutes under the new staggered system, while others have hit technical issues and spotted immediate resale listings
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Israel’s prime minister
The pair were part of the Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York
STRATEGY SPOTLIGHT: Tools – SymphonyOS V2
SymphonyOS has launched SymphonyOS V2, its biggest update since launch. Billing itself as "the agent company of music", the platform has rebuilt its marketing suite around six specialised AI agents, each dedicated to a different part of an artist's career or a label's rollout. The post is from Music
Xbox boss hits back at claims that everyone wants to play ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ on PlayStation
“We are very happy”
London Records partners with DJ Sophie Lloyd to reimagine parties
Catalogue campaigns usually need an excuse: a 25th anniversary, a deluxe box set, a viral TikTok moment. London Records' "London Revisited" has none of these. The label gave Glitterbox resident Sophie Lloyd free rein over its back catalogue, and she skipped the obvious hits in favour of B-sides and
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Apple Music launches new profile features for artists
Hot off the heels of its newly unveiled 600-capacity Apple Music Hall venue in London, Apple Music for Artists has just announced a series of new artist profile customisation features - coinciding with the public rollout of iOS 27. What’s new? The post is from Music Ally.
Tokio Hotel launch anniversary podcast in 3 languages
The German band Tokio Hotel are set to release their new album Encore next month. To promote the record and celebrate 25 years of being a band, they just announced their first-ever band podcast sharing the album name. Twin brothers Bill and Tom Kaulitz (singer and guitarist respectively) already run
Monotone Founder Critiques Industry Trends
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
G Flip's 'Bed On Fire' Hits No. 1 in Australia
“Bed On Fire” was ignited by a TV sync, and has claimed some prized scalps on the way to the top of the Australia's airplay chart -- where it has stayed for the past two months.
Jarvis Cocker tells us about Pulp’s new film and future: “It was like a new beginning”
The frontman caught up with NME ahead of the London premiere of 'What Do You Do For An Encore?' – and his surprise birthday party – to tell us about the unique history and DNA of the band and what's to come The post Jarvis Cocker tells us about Pulp’s new film and future: “It was like a new beginnin
Madness to headline first Rock N Roll Circus London: “Calling all Madheads and madhatters”
Fat Freddy’s Drop, Big Special, The Wailers and Hollie Cook will also perform at the festival’s inaugural edition