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IMPF and IMPEL publish AI licensing principles, insisting songs and recordings must be valued equally

As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i

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IMPF and IMPEL Advocate for Equal Valuation of Song and Recording Rights in AI Deals

As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i

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KickFlip join Spotify’s ever-growing roster of K-Pop podcasts

In the time-honoured tradition of three things making a trend, Spotify is very much up to something with K-Pop podcasts in 2026. This week, the company has announced a new video show featuring boy-ban

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Spotify Adds K-Pop Podcast 'Flip the Language' Featuring KickFlip

In the time-honoured tradition of three things making a trend, Spotify is very much up to something with K-Pop podcasts in 2026. This week, the company has announced a new video show featuring boy-ban

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IMPF and IMPEL Advocate Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights in AI Licensing

As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i

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KATSEYE Takes ‘Hootie Frutti’ to Brazil With New Pedro Sampaio Remix: Stream It Now

The remix also features Mc Gw & Clementaum.

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Erica Campbell's Label Settles Royalties Lawsuit

SRG/ILS Group is still locked in a separate legal fight over money with R&B singer Kenny Lattimore.

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Erica Campbell’s Label Quickly Settles Music Royalties Lawsuit Against Distributor

SRG/ILS Group is still locked in a separate legal fight over money with R&B singer Kenny Lattimore.

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AI Licensing Principles for Music Industry

As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i

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Edu Schwartz Returns To Magnetic With “This Feeling”

Edu Schwartz returns to Magnetic Magazine Recordings with “This Feeling,” out today, October 2, 2026. The Brazilian DJ and producer’s latest single carries catalog number MMR073 and marks the label’s 73rd signing. Available on Beatport as an Original Mix. It follows previous releases with us, includ

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Stream On This Week: Florence Pugh Transforms a Classic, and Alan Cumming Will Break Your Heart

Here are the best movies and TV shows to stream the weekend of October 2nd. Stream On This Week: Florence Pugh Transforms a Classic, and Alan Cumming Will Break Your Heart Liz Shannon Miller

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An $8M streaming fraud, two plays a day. Here’s the pro-rata math behind the bot scheme – and the rule change that would have killed it.

Ahead of Tuesday's sentencing in the first US criminal streaming fraud case, MBW breaks down the pro-rata arithmetic behind Michael Smith's bot scheme. Source

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LARSa Returns With D&S’s “Time & Space” Remix

LARSa returns to Magnetic Magazine Recordings with his remix of D&S’s “Time & Space.” Released on October 2, 2026, the track is the label’s 82nd signing and carries catalog number MMR082. The release is available exclusively on Beatport, where it is listed under Progressive House. For readers who fo

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Hudson Freeman Announces New Album Doom Country, Unveils “Fell Ass Backwards”: Stream

The lo-fi singer-songwriter's latest record was inspired by philosophical explorations and shaped by a religious upbringing. Hudson Freeman Announces New Album Doom Country, Unveils “Fell Ass Backwards”: Stream Travis Bland

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Concord's Progressive Pop Producers Shaping Mainstream Music

Years after making bets on a slew of producers on the cutting edge of internet culture, the publisher is reaping the benefits as pop follows suit.

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How Concord’s Roster of Progressive Pop Producers Is Evolving Mainstream Music

Years after making bets on a slew of producers on the cutting edge of internet culture, the publisher is reaping the benefits as pop follows suit.

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Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream

The new album Flying Blind will be out February 26th via GIbson Music, with a world tour to follow shortly after. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Streaming fraud is fuelled by “perceived lack of a legal risk”, industry stakeholders tell judge in Michael Smith sentencing

The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “reflect the systemic harm” caused by the scam, so that it deters others involved in streaming fraud

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New Music Releases from Greg Freeman, Quavo, and More

Stream new releases from Greg Freeman, Quavo, B0YG1RL, and Victoria Monét

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10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Greg Freeman, Quavo, and More

Stream new releases from Greg Freeman, Quavo, B0YG1RL, and Victoria Monét