Katy Perry wins trademark battle with Katie PerryKaty Perry wins trademark battle against Australian designer Katie Perry, overturning a previous ruling.
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Vinyl Minded with The Stooges and RamonesThe StoogesThe Stooges (Rhino/Elektra)Limited edition 180-gram heavyweight LPWe've been enjoying two reissues of total punk classics this week, starting with the 1969 debut from the Iggy Pop-led photo-punk icons The Stooges. The album is, of course, perfect. An eight-track beast, and it's still weird to think that this gem dropped in the '60s (albeit at the end of the '60s). It was so far ahead of its time, there's little wonder that it confused and confounded so many people back then."1969" kicks things off in spectacularly gnarly fashion, "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is as startling as it ever was, and "No Fun" manages to be hooky and droning at the same time. "As part of its liner notes, this High Fidelity release features an insightful Q&A with legendary photographer Glen Craig conducted by A&R producer Jason Jones," reads the press release. "During this conversation, Craig recounts chronicling the recording sessions for The Stooges, snapping photos as the musicians performed live in the studio. He recalls, 'I shot a picture of Iggy with his shirt off, practically in his underwear, dancing around on the amps and stuff. That’s pretty much the way things went'."Incidentally, this writer spoke at length with the band (including the members no longer with us) for the book Head On.RamonesRoad to Ruin (Rhino/Sire)Limited edition, 180-gram heavyweight LPRoad to Ruin, released in 1978, was New York bruddahs the Ramones' fourth album, and it was the first to feature drummer Marky Ramone in the ranks in place of the departed Tommy.The lineup change did nothing to slow them down though; every song's a winner on here, from the opening blast of "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" to the inspired singalong brilliance of "She's the One." The cover of the Searchers' "Needles and Pins" highlighted the punk band's gift for recognizing shining pop lights, and undeniable melodies."[Producer Ed] Stasium penned new liner notes for the High Fidelity Release of Road To Ruin," reads the press release. "He recalls the sessions in vivid detail, discussing the various recording techniques at a fascinating and impressively granular level. He also illuminates the careful meticulousness at the heart of The Ramones’ sound, setting the scene, 'We always recorded the band live in the studio.' The producer goes on to add, 'The final result was a very musically diverse album, ranging from classic Ramones ('I Wanted Everything') to a style that some fans called pop country ('Don’t Come Close'), which, believe it or not, has 14 tracks of overdubbed guitars on it!'"The post Vinyl Minded with The Stooges and Ramones first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

The MIDiA 2025 predictions webinarOne of my favourite parts of the MIDiA year is creating the MIDiA predictions report and webinar. It is always a true team effort, with our team of analysts spending weeks brainstorming ideas, proposing predictions, stress testing those to within an inch of their lives, and then writing the report. It is always one of the most read reports by our clients and we do pretty well with our predictions, with an 80%+ success rate over the last half a decade.

Our 2024 predictions lead theme was ‘The algorithm is not listening’. This year it is ‘It’s social’s stage now’, exploring how social platforms will play an even more instrumental role in entertainment and culture in 2025 and beyond. In the first half of the 2020s, we saw social platforms steal the spotlight in the creator economy, redefining how entertainment is created, shared, and monetised. But as we step into 2025, we will see the second-order of effects begin to play out against the backdrop of attention saturation, content commodification, and an increased focus on profit.

On Thursday 5th December we will be presenting this and other key themes from the report in our MIDiA Predictions 2025 webinar. Join us to get ahead of the trends that will shape next year. The webinar starts at 16:30 GMT / 17:30 CET / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT and lasts for one hour. Whether you work in music, games, the creator economy, social media, or audio, this webinar is for you! If you have not yet already done so, register to attend here. In addition to the presentation, there will be a 25 minute question and answer session where you ask your questions directly to the MIDiA analyst team.

See you there!https://www.midiaresearch.com/events/2025-midia-predictions?utm_campaign=webinar-2025&utm_medium=MBlog

NewJeans just held a press conference to announce they’ve left HYBE’s ADOR… but the K-Pop giant says their deal is still ‘in full effect’"Staying at the agency will only prolong our psychological pain and waste our time," group member Hanni said
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Staff Picks: Raleigh Ritchie, Jimmy Eat WorldOperations Manager Robin RoseRaleigh Ritchie"Stronger Than Ever"This song, as well as those on this album, send a message of resilience going back and forth between singing and rap, with an emotional backdrop of stings and pounding percussion.

Associate Editor Brett CallwoodJimmy Eat World"Sweetness"In honor of the Coachella lineup announcement, and the inclusion of emo heroes Jimmy Eat World, I've been listening to the Bleed American masterpiece a lot this week. "Sweetness" is an incredible tune, partly because it feels like somebody cut up a Bon Jovi anthem and then pieced it back together in a different order. The "whoah-oh" refrain comes in right at the top. Magnificent!

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As Believe UK celebrates its 15th anniversary, key executives Ben Rimmer, Alex Kennedy and Malena Wolfer talk recent successes and what comes next.Three top Believe UK execs celebrate the company’s 15 anniversary and look to its future...
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Best Thanksgiving Playlist: Songs to Set the MoodWhat is the best Thanksgiving playlist to satisfy the diverse family and friends sitting around your holiday table? We diverge from our regular music industry programming to find out...
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Spotify paid Warner Music Group $1.16bn in FY 2024. (That’s around the same amount the streamer’s execs have cashed out in stock this year.)Warner's financial filings reveal Spotify's contribution to the company's revenues in the 12 months to end of September
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Key Spotify executives have cashed out more than $1 billion in stock this year… including $283 million for Daniel Ek.Following a series of blockbuster earnings reports, Spotify's stock is trading near all-time highs
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Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Launches 3rd Annual '7 Days of Giving' AuctionThe Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), led by four-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock artist Joe Bonamassa, has announce its 3rd Annual “7 Days of Giving” Auction in celebration of GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. This special auction, starting Tuesday, November 26 and runs through GivingTuesday, December 3, features an exclusive array of signed guitars, autographed vinyl, fan packages, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia—all aimed at raising funds to preserve and enhance music education. For more information and to place a bid, visit here.GivingTuesday, celebrated worldwide, encourages acts of kindness and charitable contributions. KTBA’s auction aligns perfectly with this mission, offering supporters an opportunity to secure unique items while directly contributing to music education programs.Highlights from the “7 Days of Giving” Auction include:Signed Epiphone SG Custom Joe Bonamassa Guitar

Joanne Shaw Taylor Signed Guitar Package

Robert Jon & The Wreck Fan Package

KTBA at Sea IX Autographed PosterFor more details or to bid, click HEREFor more information about the “7 Days of Giving” Auction or to contribute to the foundation’s efforts, visit ktba.org.The post Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Launches 3rd Annual '7 Days of Giving' Auction first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

The power of being a Music Industry Optimist [Jesse Kirshbaum]Explore the plentiful ways the music industry has bounced back, with streaming, AI, artist-led brands driving growth, new tech, and more. Explore the power of being a music industry optimist.. Continue reading
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Bandsintown High Notes 2024: 5 days left to update your Artist ProfileArtists have just 5 days left to ge their Bandsintown For Artist profiles to make the most of Bandsintown High Notes 2024. This popular live music year in review for both artists and fans will be released early in December.
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What do SiriusXM, Spotify, X have in common? A ‘Cycle of Quitting’SiriusXM, X, Netflix, Spotify and every subscription service faces challenges as listener habits change and competition grows. Fred Jacobs weighs in on subscription fatigue and the cycle of quitting and how it might be good news for radio.
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Snoop Dogg to Close Out 'Amazon Music Live' Season 3 LineupAmazon Music announced 16x GRAMMY-nominated music legend, actor, author and entertainment titan, Snoop Dogg will headline the season finale of Amazon Music Live (AML) after Black Friday Football on November 29. Sponsored by the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, the series brings together football and music fans for can’t-miss performances from today’s most exciting artists, playing their latest and greatest hits after the biggest games of the week.Airing on Prime Video and Twitch at 7 p.m. EST, the West Coast icon will bring his expansive catalog to the Amazon Music Live stage, performing chart-topping hits and beloved deep cuts. Fans can expect to hear fan-favorite tracks from one of the world’s most celebrated artists, as well as a sneak peek at new songs off Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album Missionary, out next month.To celebrate his upcoming performance, fans can listen to REDISCOVER Snoop Dogg on Amazon Music. The playlist features the Hip-Hop icon’s genre-defining hits and influential gems. Amazon Music customers can listen to the playlist here.Season Three kicked off earlier this fall with a one-of-a-kind performance from country music superstar Jelly Roll, who put on an epic performance that included songs like “Winning Streak,” “Get By,” and “Liar” off his new album, Beautifully Broken. Jelly Roll’s set also included a series of genre-spanning surprise guests, including Keith Urban, Skylar Grey, and Machine Gun Kelly. Big Sean followed celebrating his new album Better Me Than You with a tribute to Homecoming celebrations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Accompanied by the band and choir from renowned HBCU North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Big Sean ripped through a set of his biggest hits.The cross genre multihyphenate, Halsey took the stage for a special Halloween episode, captivating the audience with tracks from her recently released fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator. She delivered powerful performances of “Panic Attack” “Lonely is the Muse,” and more. Last Thursday, J Balvin lit up the night with a medley of his greatest hits, including “Mi Gente,” “X,” and “Ginza.” And last week, Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Gunna took the stage fresh off the road from Wun of Dem Nights, a series of exclusive, one-off shows in various cities. The rap superstar will perform new material from his critically-acclaimed 2024 album One Of Wun, alongside fan favorites and deep cuts.As the first K-Pop group ever to perform on AML, Global K-Pop superstars TWICE has had a massive year, recently completing their 50+ show "Ready To Be" tour, which spanned Asia, South America, Oceania, Europe, and North America. TWICE achieved global success this past year with their fifth #1 Billboard 200 album, With You-th, released in February, their Japanese LP, Dive, in July, and their newest collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on an electrifying remix of her track “MAMUSHI,” which dropped October 25th. The group recently announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated 14th mini-album, STRATEGY, out December 6th through JYP Entertainment/Imperial/Republic Records.​​Each episode will stream live from Los Angeles and air exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 9 p.m. PT on Thursdays.The post Snoop Dogg to Close Out 'Amazon Music Live' Season 3 Lineup first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Music industry backs new ‘TRAIN Act’ requiring transparency in materials used to train AIThe law would require AI companies to disclose whether or not they used copyrighted works at the request of rightsholders
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