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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. and Daft Punk on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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Avex Music Group Launches $100 Million Publishing Catalog Fund

The first acquisition from the strategy is the catalog of Teddy Swims' songwriter, Infamous

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Avex Music Group launches $100M fund to acquire publishing catalogs and companies; strikes first deal with ‘Lose Control’ co-writer Infamous

Infamous co-wrote and co-produced Teddy Swims' "Lose Control", and worked with Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth. Source

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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Material on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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Reports: iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are discussing a merger

iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are both giants of the US radio industry that have been navigating the challenges and opportunities in a world where radio competes with (but also complements) on-demand streaming and podcasts. Soon they could be sharing this environment in an even deeper way.  Variety and

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Deezer revenues were down in Q1 2026, but direct subs grew

Deezer’s latest financial results reflect some ongoing trends for the streaming service: growth in some parts of its business outweighed – if not by much – by decline in others. The company reported €131.9m of revenues for Q1 2026 ($114.3m at current exchange rates). That was down 1.6% year-on-year.

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K-Pop Demon Hunters in Billboard Chart History

Here's every soundtrack with 25 or more weeks in the top 10 since 1963, when separate mono and stereo charts were combined.

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Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Material on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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Spotify expands into fitness with Peloton workouts partnership

Spotify started with music as its focus, then added podcasts, audiobooks and educational courses. And now fitness – with Peloton. The post is from Music Ally.

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Deezer revenues hit $154M in Q1, down 1.6% YoY, but direct subscribers grew to 5.7m

France-headquartered music streaming service Deezer has published its Q1 2026 results, covering the three months ended March 31 Source

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KPop Demon Hunters in Billboard 200 Chart History

Here's every soundtrack with 25 or more weeks in the top 10 since 1963, when separate mono and stereo charts were combined.

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Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. and More on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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Indie label group Futures Music raises $6m as it sets sights on catalog deals

Ben Blackburn, founder of Common Knowledge and manager of girl in red, is among the investors Source

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KPop Demon Hunters Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart Dynasty

Here's every soundtrack with 25 or more weeks in the top 10 since 1963, when separate mono and stereo charts were combined.

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Michael Stipe Unveils New Solo Song on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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KPop Demon Hunters Among Top Soundtracks on Billboard 200

Here's every soundtrack with 25 or more weeks in the top 10 since 1963, when separate mono and stereo charts were combined.

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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Chart Performance on Billboard 200

Here's every soundtrack with 25 or more weeks in the top 10 since 1963, when separate mono and stereo charts were combined.

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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song on Colbert

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

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Björn Ulvaeus warns majors over AI deals: ‘We have to be consulted’

Last week saw the first Stockholm Music Week, a conference intersecting music industry, business, tech and academics. The post is from Music Ally.