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Spotify ‘Fresh Finds Forward’ will support 10,000 artists a year

Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds’ family of playlists have traditionally supported emerging artists by putting their tracks in front of listeners who are seeking out new music. The post is from Music Ally.

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“People will say they are really Phil Collins records. Fine. If that’s all they can hear, they’re not listening properly”: How Eric Clapton’s ‘80s reinvention peaked with Behind The Mask – a song written by Ryuichi Sakamoto and dumped by Michael Jackson

The track was demoed for Thriller, covered by Greg Phillinganes, then picked up by Clapton. With Phil Collins producing, could the blues icon make synth-pop his own?

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Emo group Daydream Plus’ video game-inspired chiptune album is finally available to stream

The remix of their debut album ‘Second Last Day Of Summer’ was originally only available as a NES cartridge

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Saregama Seeks Talent for Retro Music Catalogue Reworks

Among Saregama’s biggest hit soundtracks of the last few years is composer Shashwat Sachdev’s OST for the first part of the spy thriller Dhurandhar, which featured a number of reworkings, […] The post

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Lunacy debuts Nova platform with free virtual instruments

The LA-based company is working on an AI-powered platform for prompt-based plugin development and customization, synchronized across your browser and your DAW

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T-Pain Accuses Akon's Label of Withholding Royalties

T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment in a royalties dispute. He claims he should get 75% of the $1.3 million Sony recently sent through from the sales and streams of his first five albums, but

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MusicRadar's Weekly Music News Quiz Released

Step into the spotlight and have your knowledge of this week's music news put to the test

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Album Returns to No. 1

Olivia Rodrigo’s "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" returns to No. 1 on the albums tally after a four-week break.

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Don't Wanna Miss A Thing? It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #22!

Step into the spotlight and have your knowledge of this week's music news put to the test

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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Notches 14th Week Atop ARIA Chart

Olivia Rodrigo’s "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" returns to No. 1 on the albums tally after a four-week break.

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UK’s “dismal” Eurovision song choices to be reviewed by MPs while Ireland will boycott again in 2027

"Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there"

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T-Pain Sues Akon's Label Over Alleged Royalty Diversion

T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment in a royalties dispute. He claims he should get 75% of the $1.3 million Sony recently sent through from the sales and streams of his first five albums, but

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AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm

Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th

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AFEM Industry Insider: Long-form content post-social era

Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th

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Drake Goes Country, Interpolates “Choosin’ Texas” on Fear of Missing Out

The "not-so-short film" included new tracks and music videos from Drake's recent albums. Drake Goes Country, Interpolates “Choosin’ Texas” on Fear of Missing Out Alex Young

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Carly Rae Jepsen Drops Double Album ‘Day and Night’: Stream It Now

The Canadian pop artist's eighth and latest studio album spans 24 songs and clocks in at more than 100 minutes.

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Carly Rae Jepsen Drops Double Album ‘Day and Night’: Stream It Now

The Canadian pop artist's eighth and latest studio album spans 24 songs and clocks in at more than 100 minutes.

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Building Audiences Post-Social Media

Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th

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Drake Embraces Country Music in 'Fear of Missing Out' Short Film

The "not-so-short film" included new tracks and music videos from Drake's recent albums. Drake Goes Country, Interpolates “Choosin’ Texas” on Fear of Missing Out Alex Young

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Billboard Ranks All 10 Tracks from Miley Cyrus’ New Album ‘Bass Persuades’

See how Billboard ranks the new songs from the pop great's first album with her new label (and without her last name).