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Kawai CA901 Digital Piano Review Highlights Key Action

The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist

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Kawai CA901 Digital Piano Review

The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist

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AFEM x DDEX present: The Hidden Infrastructure of Music Rights

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008

The records will be out on streaming platforms for the first time on July 4th. Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008 Langdon Hickman

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Jay-Z's '4:44' Bonus Tracks Now Available on Streaming Services

The songs featuring his daughter Blue Ivy and James Blake were previously exclusive to Tidal.

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Jay-Z Brings ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks to Streaming Services on Album’s 9th Anniversary

The songs featuring his daughter Blue Ivy and James Blake were previously exclusive to Tidal.

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Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008

The records will be out on streaming platforms for the first time on July 4th. Liturgy Releasing Three Rare Archival Records from 2004-2008 Langdon Hickman

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AFEM and DDEX Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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Spotify bundles three months of Premium with Vodafone Idea’s postpaid plans in its first Indian telco partnership

Vi postpaid customers on eligible plans receive three months of Spotify Premium at no extra cost. Source

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Beatport Greenroom Gives Artists and Labels a Direct Handle on Their Profiles, Data, and DJ Reach

Beatport Greenroom for Artists & Labels is the kind of platform update that sounds niche until you remember how much of dance music still runs through DJs, charts, label pages, and early support. For artists and labels, the useful part is access. Greenroom gives teams one place to view their catalog

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Yamaha Creator Pass Adds DAWs, Tutorials, and a $9.99 Starter Plan

Yamaha Music Innovations is expanding Yamaha Creator Pass following its public beta at SXSW, and the update is aimed squarely at a common problem for independent artists: too many tools spread across too many accounts. The platform brings songwriting, production, mastering, distribution, promotion,

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Stryper Announces 18th Album 'Throne of Thorns' and Unveils Title Track

Throne of Thorns, the band's 18th LP, will be out September 25th. Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream

Throne of Thorns, the band's 18th LP, will be out September 25th. Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream Langdon Hickman

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PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal - but is left £1.8m out of pocket

PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action lawsuit Rowntree and his litigation funders were trying to bring against the collecting society

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Ice Nine Kills & Mckenna Grace Top Mainstream Rock Airplay With ‘Twisting the Knife’

Both acts score their first No. 1 at the format.

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Billy Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes, Unveils “Burn the Other End”: Stream

The album is written in tribute to his late mother. Billy Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes, Unveils “Burn the Other End”: Stream Eddie Fu

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Music Climate Pact Releases Fan Sustainability Guide

Two music industry sustainability projects have been in the spotlight this week. The UK’s Music Climate Pact has published a guide to how fans can reduce the environmental impact of their streaming. I

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Pandora Cites Horse Racing Ruling in Copyright Dispute with The MLC

Pandora and The MLC are locked in a legal dispute over what mechanical royalties the streaming service should pay. Pandora has claimed that The MLC shouldn’t even be allowed to pursue this lawsuit. No

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AFEM and DDEX to Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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Future Reveals New Album The Real Me and First Single

So that’s what Spotify has been teasing the last week