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From BMG and Concord’s completed merger to Anthropic’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

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Hayley Williams Kicks Off “The Hayley Williams Show” in West Palm Beach: Setlist + Videos

The first night of Williams' fall US tour featured live debuts, a Nina Simone cover, and plenty of songs from Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Hayley Williams Kicks Off “The Hayley Williams Show” in West Palm Beach: Setlist + Videos Paolo Ragusa

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Here’s Everyone Kanye West Brought Out at His Homecoming Chicago Show

Future, 2 Chainz, Twista, and more appeared at the first night of the embattled rapper’s Windy City stint

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AEG tells judge Live Nation must sell Ticketmaster to “restore competition” in the live music market

The deadline to formally comment on Live Nation’s antitrust deal with the US Department Of Justice is today. Main rival AEG says the deal is no good and Live Nation should be forced to sell Ticketmaster. Elsewhere in ticketing news this week, touting developments in the US, Brazil and South Korea

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AFEM LinkedIn Live: Valuing Electronic Music Catalogues

Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.

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Wage War Announces New Album 'Landfall' and Upcoming Tour

The metalcore act will embark on a headlining North American tour this fall in support of the album Wage War Announce New Album Landfall, Unleash Title Track: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Wage War Announce New Album Landfall, Unleash Title Track: Stream

The metalcore act will embark on a headlining North American tour this fall in support of the album Wage War Announce New Album Landfall, Unleash Title Track: Stream Langdon Hickman

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AFEM LinkedIn Live Discusses Valuing Electronic Music Back Catalogues

Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.

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Free Casio SK-1 Sample Pack Released, Evoking Lo-Fi Nostalgia

The classic '80s sampling keyboard delivers a nostalgic pack of lo-fi sounds

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Worker Killed at Squeeze Concert After Tour Bus Collapse

The tragedy occurred at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. Worker Killed at Squeeze Concert After Tour Bus Collapse Alex Young

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Christian Missionary Camp Removed from Burning Man

The religious group claims it was targeted by the organizers for spreading the gospel after converting hundreds of attendees. Christian Missionary Camp Evicted from Burning Man in the Middle of the Ni

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Supergrass Announce Additional 2027 UK Tour Dates

Supergrass have added some extra dates to their 2027 UK tour due to phenomenal demand. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Supergrass: “When you look back at the lad culture and messiness of Britpo

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Rogers Stadium Damaged by Severe Thunderstorm

Local reports say that the venue sustained "significant" damage after a severe thunderstorm with high winds raked the area on Wednesday (Sept. 2).

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Supergrass add extra dates to 2027 UK tour due to phenomenal demand

Supergrass have added some extra dates to their 2027 UK tour due to phenomenal demand. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Supergrass: “When you look back at the lad culture and messiness of Britpop, we weren’t part of it” Gaz Coombes and co. announced the upcoming trek last week, promising to “p

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Christian Missionary Camp Evicted from Burning Man in the Middle of the Night

The religious group claims it was targeted by the organizers for spreading the gospel after converting hundreds of attendees. Christian Missionary Camp Evicted from Burning Man in the Middle of the Night Karan Singh

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This free Casio SK-1 sample pack will remind you why everybody loves this miniature lo-fi legend

The classic '80s sampling keyboard delivers a nostalgic pack of lo-fi sounds

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Toronto’s Rogers Stadium Heavily Damaged By Massive Storm Ahead of AC/DC Show

Local reports say that the venue sustained "significant" damage after a severe thunderstorm with high winds raked the area on Wednesday (Sept. 2).

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Worker Killed at Squeeze Concert After Tour Bus Collapse

The tragedy occurred at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. Worker Killed at Squeeze Concert After Tour Bus Collapse Alex Young

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AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on Valuing Electronic Music Catalogues

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David Byrne's Pre-Mexico Tour Playlist Features Latin Artists

The playlist also features Café Tacvba, Silvana Estrada, Mabe Fratti, Julieta Venegas, Natanael Cano, and more. David Byrne Curates a “Celebratory Playlist” Featuring Peso Pluma, Natalia Lafourcade, a