Breaking: Circle squashes rumors of planned SEC enforcement actionRumors swirled on Twitter that the stablecoin issuer received a litigation notice from the U.S. securities regulator but a Circle executive rebuffed the claim.

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Snoop Dogg is bringing Death Row Records catalog back to streaming services… and TikTok has got it exclusively for the first weekRelease marks first-ever catalog reissue to release exclusively through SoundOn
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Jamaican Dancehall Artist Masicka Signs to Def Jam RecordingsAfter building up an international buzz with north of 100 million streams independently and earning widespread acclaim, Jamaica-born and Miami-based multi-talented singer-songwriter, Masicka has unveiled his new track and video “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii]. Watch “Pieces” HERE.

Additionally, he has announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings with “Pieces” as his first release under the newly minted deal.

“​​‘Pieces’ is a song of triumph. It’s a celebration of what you have worked hard for and motivates the listeners to keep going. You will be victorious” says Masicka. “The song touches on overcoming challenges and obstacles you face along the way, as we navigate through this thing called life. The challenges you’re faced with make you stronger. They mold you into a warrior. The warrior which is needed to be successful.” The track’s airy synth loop and island-inflected beat uplift his hypnotic hook, “Just picking up the pieces from the puzzle of life on my journey.”

“Def Jam has always been the home for great artists across the wide spectrum of Black music, and Masicka is very much emblematic of that vision” said Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. “Representing the new wave of Jamaican dancehall and reggae, Masicka’s versatility and unique sonic perspective has the potential to impact markets all over the world. It feels like the beginning of something very special. We’re excited to welcome him to our Def Jam family.”

Iconoclast acquires Diplo’s Mad Decent Publishing catalogFounded by Olivier Chastan, Iconoclast entered the music rights acquisition space in February 2022
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New native UAD plug-ins & bundles A selection of Universal Audio's renowned plug-ins are now available to purchase individually, or as part of three new bundles, without the need for any UA hardware. 

Three Native UAD Plugin Bundles Now Available With Intro Prices
Universal Audio releases three native UAD plugin bundles, available for use without a subscription and without UA hardware. Universal Audio’s plugins have been set free from hardware and are now available in bundles. UAD has three bundles available, but also individual plugins are available for purchase through their official storefront and selected retailers. UAD Diamond [...]
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Where have all the fans gone? A visual breakdown of Music ConsumptionNever has music consumption been so divided across literally dozens of services. So to have any chance of success, musicians and the companies helping them need to understand how and. Continue reading
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TikTok music marketing myths & much more with Matt Sherratt of AmuseMatt Sherratt is an Artist Marketing Manager at Amuse. He’s responsible for building and delivering marketing strategies for a range of artists and releases, both new and catalog, for Amuse’s label. Continue reading
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Ari Herstand explores the state of indie music on the Music Biz Weekly PodcastAri Herstand, the CEO and founder of music business education and artist advocacy company Ari’s Take, returns to the Music Biz Weekly Podcast for an update on a new edition. Continue reading
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SampleScience Releases The Bells FREE Instrument Plugin
SampleScience releases The Bells, a free virtual instrument available as a VST plugin, a Kontakt library, and a Decent Sampler patch. Bells, who doesn’t love the ambiance and utility of them in their productions? Before you hastily answer about your harsh noise project, take a look at SampleScience’s latest release, The Bells. So what is [...]
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Pauli Pölkki Offers FREE Wave Manuel 2.0 Waveshaping Synthesizer
Pauli Pölkki releases Wave Manuel 2.0, a free waveshaping synth for macOS and Windows. Wave Manuel is a free waveshaping synthesizer plugin for macOS and Windows that we first looked at around mid-2022. The synth, from Finnish synth engineer Pauli Pölkki, is now in version 2.0, complete with a refreshed interface and new presets. Here’s [...]
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Studiologic update Numa Compact 2 / 2X Studiologic's Numa Compact keyboards gain a new navigation system along with additional organ sound customisation and effects capabilities. 

100 Years Ago ⁠— The Songs of 1923In honor of the new year, and to look back on how much the world has both changed and stayed the same, here are 10 hits from 1923 celebrating their 100th birthday.