Is the TikTok deal really done?President Trump has signed an Executive Order formalizing government approval of the acquisition of U.S, TikYok from China-based ByteDance. But important questions remain about the $14 billion deal, including whether it actually has China's approval.
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MLC can file amended complaint in ‘bundling’ lawsuit against Spotify, court saysThe Mechanical Licensing Collective secures crucial procedural victory in legal battle with Spotify
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Crowdfunding for Independent Musicians: What You Need To KnowIt was not that long ago that crowdfunding for independent musicians has a bad wrap thanks to some spectacular flameouts of platforms serving the sector. But now crowdfunding for musicians is back in vogue and it couldn't happen at a better time.
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Universal and Sony Music partner with new platform to detect AI music copyright theft using ‘groundbreaking neural fingerprinting’ technologyCompanies to use "groundbreaking neural fingerprinting technologies" to detect copyright infringement in AI-generated music.
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Dive Behind the Boards with Sounwave at AES Show 2025Every once in a while, the Audio Engineering Society lines up a session that feels less like a panel and more like a masterclass. That’s what’s happening at AES Show 2025 in Long Beach, where GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Sounwave will sit down with legendary mixer Manny Marroquin for a conversation on craft, collaboration, and the delicate art of building sound. The talk, titled “Inside the Creative Process with Sounwave: Shaping Sound and Artist Identity,” lands on Thursday, October 23.For the uninitiated, Sounwave (born Mark Anthony Spears) isn’t just another name in the credits—he’s the creative engine behind some of the most era-defining records of the last decade. From Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer-winning DAMN. to SZA’s chart-dominating collaborations, from Taylor Swift’s Midnights to Beyoncé’s Renaissance, his fingerprints are everywhere. Most recently, he helped produce Lamar’s GNX, the album that spawned the cultural earthquake of Not Like Us—a track that didn’t just top charts, it set the entire internet ablaze.Beyond the studio, Sounwave’s resume stretches into moments that have defined pop culture at large: Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, the Grand National Tour, even consumer tech with his retro-futurist Songbook MAX speakers designed with Tivoli Audio. And yet, for all the accolades (seven GRAMMYs and counting), the through-line is his ability to translate an artist’s vision into sound that feels inevitable: music that sticks not because it’s engineered to, but because it resonates.AES president Gary Gottlieb put it best: “This session is about more than production techniques; it’s about understanding the art of building trust with artists and shaping music that defines a generation.” With Marroquin steering the conversation—a man whose mixing credits touch nearly 250 million albums—expect less industry jargon and more raw perspective on how great records are actually made.If you’re heading to Long Beach this October, don’t think of this as just another conference slot. Think of it as a chance to hear how some of the most important music of the last twenty years came to life, straight from the source. Until then, revisit the proof:

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StubHub asks scalpers to self-police first US ticket resale capAs the first cap in the U.S. on ticket resale prices becomes law, StubHub is asking resellers to self-police their compliance. What could go wrong?
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Instagram: 3 Billion Users and the Rise Of Reels and DMSInstagram has officially passed 3 billion monthly active users (MAUs), cementing its role as one of the world’s most influential social platforms. Along with the milestone, Instagram is signaling increasing emphasis on Reels and direct messaging (DMs). For marketers of music, this shift marks a new era of how to engage fans, grow audiences, and drive deeper connections.
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Moon Safari Blows Fresh Air on the Hollywood BowlWhen Air's Moon Safari was released in 1998, it really cemented the fact that some of the most exciting electronic music in the world was coming out of France. Just one year earlier, Paris outfit Daft Punk had dropped their debut album Homework, and singles such as "Around the World" exploded into the charts. But Moon Safari was better still--a heady blend of space pop, contemporary jazz and dream pop.Since then, the Versaille duo have released five more studio albums plus a couple of soundtracks, and some EPs. Outside of 2016's compilation Twentyears, however, their last new release came in 2014 with Music for Museum, a commission for the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille as part of their Open Museum project.Their show at the Hollywood Bowl was split into two sets: Moon Safari in its entirety, and then choice cuts from their other records. More special still was the fact that the music was enhanced by the brilliance of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.HB25 Air with Orchestra / KCRW Festival - Hollywood Bowl - September 21, 2025

Truth be told, there were moments when the gentle, orchestral sounds were drowned out by what was going on literally directly above them. But when it did work, when the two worlds collided effectively, magic happened.The order of events for Set 1 contained no surprises. Naturally, "La Femme D'Argent" kicked things off, the opening track on the album. Then came smash hit single "Sexy Boy," with it's cyber hook and gloriously manipulated vocal refrain. It was one of the best electronic tunes of the '90s, and it sounded incredible in Hollywood.Other highlights from Moon Safari included "Talisman" and "New Star in the Sky," and then it was time for set 2.

We got three songs from 2001's 10 000 HZ Legend, including an electrifying "Don't Be Light," and th closing "Electronic Performers." Four were pulled from 2004's Talkie Walkie, with the highlight being a super-sweet "Cherry Blossom Girl." Some of the more gentle moments from that record, such as "Alone in Kyoto" and "Venus" allowed the orchestra to really shine.Additionally, to tracks were performed from Air's score for the movie The Virgin Suicides. These were a real treat and, again, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra beefed up the tunes beautifully.

That was that. An incredible performance, primarily of a 27-year-old album that doesn't sound dated at all. Still, one can only hope that we get something new from Air soon.Photographs taken by Timothy Norris​​​ at the Hollywood Bowl, provided courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
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On… Spotify and the ‘more free’ burger giveaway.MBW founder Tim Ingham on Spotify making 'free' better, in its bid to fight YouTube and TikTok
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Southwest Metalcore band BLOSSOMS FALL sign with Eclipse Records News broke on Tuesday that Eclipse Records has announced the signing of BLOSSOMS FALL, a metalcore band from Albuquerque, NM."The band recently finished recording their debut EP entitled La Alma with Matt Torres of Nightscape Recordings (Lights on the Coast, Wasted Potency) producing the album, and mastered by Kevin Thrasher (Escape the Fate, Machine Gun Kelly, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne) at Thrasher Productions. La Alma will be released via Eclipse Records on February 6, 2026," reads a statement.“Having met some members of Mushroomhead while recording an EP with Producer/Engineer Don DeBiase back in 2014 and opening for the band Bobaflex around that time as well, I've often heard of Eclipse Records and appreciated the label's contribution to the Metal scene.” says guitarist Matt Torres. “Now that my new band can debut with Eclipse Records, I'm ecstatic to become part of the ongoing front and hope to make an impact on the Modern Metal scene. This record is different, but it will hopefully open up doors to a wider audience and bridge gaps in the industry.” Vocalist Shay Raelynn adds "I’m very grateful for this opportunity. Eclipse Records has an amazing roster and I am so happy to be a part of it. The excitement is real for the opportunities that may be presented while working with them, and it’s going to be a great time!" Dion Elliott (drums) also adds “We’re very excited to be a part of Eclipse Records. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be among such amazing artists on an independent label with creative freedom. This is gonna be a blast!”Pre-Save or Pre-Order La Alma at this location. For more information about Blossoms Fall and their La Alma album, please visit them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records, and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Deezer now!

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ElevenLabs secures NVIDIA investment, weeks after launching AI music platform to challenge SunoElevenLabs launched Eleven Music, a rival to Suno and Udio, in August. The launch marked its expansion beyond voice synthesis into full AI music generation.
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Self-enTitiled: That Song from That Band on That AlbumThe clearest way for a band to kick down the door, stride into the room and announce "Here we are, motherscratchers! Take Note!"? is by naming not only an album, but also a song after their own band name. The hubris! The gall! The self-importance! The trinity! The triumvirate! The trifecta! Let's celebrate those songs by that band off of that album (all with the same name).

Ten Songs to Celebrate the Start of Fall (cont.)The Kinks"Autumn Almanac"

Frank Sinatra"Little Green Apples"

The Flaming Lips"My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion"

Hayley Williams"Cinnamon"

Nat King Cole"Autumn Leaves

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Denis Ladegaillerie sees the future of music. It looks nothing like the past.The Believe founder and CEO on taking his company private, the industry's 'middle tier' of artists, Universal/Downtown, and more
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Film - TV - Theater - Games: DropsMercury Studios has announced the Blu-ray release of Peter Gabriel: Taking the Pulse, which drops on October 10 and captures the former Genesis front man’s powerful performance with the New Blood Orchestra. Filmed at the historic Arena di Verona in Italy in 2010 and directed by Anna Gabriel, the concert features Gabriel performing songs from his album New Blood with bold orchestral reinterpretations of his beloved songs, arranged by John Metcalfe. With 50 musicians, vocalists Melanie Gabriel and Ane Brun, and a striking visual backdrop, the film showcases Gabriel’s enduring artistry through a dramatic, reimagining of his most popular songs. Get it at store.mercurystudios.co.Depeche Mode’s concert film Depeche Mode: M will receive a limited theatrical and IMAX release beginning on October 28 and following the film’s Tribeca premiere earlier in the year. Directed by Fernando Frías de la Parra (Oscar-nominated I’m No Longer Here), the documentary captures the band’s three sold-out Mexico City performances to more than 200,000 fans at Estadio GNP Seguros during the English electronic group’s Memento Mori Tour in 2023. Released through Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing, the film screened in more than 2,500 theaters worldwide. Blending live performance with cultural storytelling, Depeche Mode: M examines music, mortality and Mexican death traditions, while celebrating the musical legacy of the band. Find out if the film will be showing near you at depechemodem.com. GRAMMY Award-winning composer Carla Patullo released her new album Nomadica, inviting listeners into a “dreamlike realm of memory and music.” Influenced by the loss of her mother, Patullo crafted an entrancing soundscape of ethereal vocals, orchestral swells and electronic pulses, while weaving in recordings of trains, water, and wind. Featuring contributions from Martha Mooke, Lorenza Ponce, Leah Coloff, Tonality choir, Martha Wainwright, Frederika Krier, and the Scorchio Quartet, this album is a musical journey through grief and healing, and a meditation on love and connection. For more information, contact Sarah Roche at sarah@whitebearpr.com.T-65b Records has released the Original Game Soundtrack for Giant Squid’s Sword of the Sea, featuring music by award-winning composer Austin Wintory. Departing from his lush orchestral and global folk styles, Wintory crafted a score centered on solo piano and children’s choir, with solo strings contributed by cellist Tina Guo, custom Native American drone flutes and winds by Kristin Naigus, men’s choir, and electronics. As in all Giant Squid titles, the score is dynamic and adapts to gameplay, underscoring an atmospheric surfing adventure that explores humanity’s relationship with nature. It’s inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games. Contact Chris Galasso at chris@whitebearpr.com for further details. FX and Hollywood Records has released Alien: Earth (Original Soundtrack), created by Emmy-winning composer Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Last Rodeo) as the musical companion to the first of the sci-fi horror Alien franchise to take place on Earth. Russo brought in new musical textures while honoring the franchise’s earlier two scores, sustaining the haunting tension of the original film—the Ridley Scott creation released in 1979—while channeling the momentum of the second film. Russo used voices with acoustic instruments to humanize the score, which he said was to find the connection between alien, human and hybrid, amplifying the series’ high-stakes narrative of survival and terror on Earth. For more information, contact Chris Galasso at chris@whitebearpr.com.The post Film - TV - Theater - Games: Drops first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.