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Mixed Notes November 2025: marguerite, Cafuné, Laufey, and More

MARGUERITE RELEASES "YOU ARE FULL OF MAGIC AND LOVE AND VISIONS AND IDEAS AND IDEALS AND BEAUTY AND JOY" MUSIC VIDEO

Los Angeles’ intimate indie-rock/shoegaze band marguerite have released their music video for single “you are full of magic and love and visions and ideas and ideals and beauty and joy,” directed by Destinee McCaster. The video is a beautiful depiction of dream visitation, using stop motion and mixed media to create a world of magical realism. With two EPs out already, larger now and things we found, marguerite is currently working on their first full-length album.

MULTI-PLATINUM DUO CAFUNÉ RELEASE THEIR SECOND ALBUM BITE REALITY

American indie pop duo Cafuné have released their second album Bite Reality via the band’s own Aurelians Club label, distributed by SoundOn. Bite Reality is about the fine line between documenting your existence and doing the work to actually exist. “At the end of the day, all we have is one another. You can’t take anything with you when the lights go out. Embrace the future, bite reality,” the band shared.

LAUFEY DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THIRD ALBUM A MATTER OF TIME

A Matter of Time, the highly anticipated new album from GRAMMY®-winning L.A.-based Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey, is now available worldwide via Vingolf Recordings / AWAL. Laufey will perform the new songs on the A Matter of Time Tour, which sold over 265,000 tickets upon its initial sale.

GOOD NEIGHBOURS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE” BEFORE DEBUT ALBUM BLUE SKY MENTALITY

London-based duo Good Neighbours preceded the release of their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality (via Capitol Records) with the roll out of their stirring new single, “People Need People.” The single, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, is a widescreen anthem centered on friendship, solidarity and the moments we lean on each other most.

POP NEWCOMER CIL DROPS NEW SINGLE “SOMETHING LIKE THIS,” SUPPORTS DUA LIPA ON RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

After igniting the summer with her don’t hold me accountable EP, singer and songwriter Cil is back with a brand-new single entitled “something like this,” out now on Warner Records. In addition to the new single, she recently supported pop megastar Dua Lipa for 24 arena dates across North America on the Radical Optimism Tour.

NIIA RELEASES BRAZEN NEW SINGLE MUSIC VIDEO PAYS HOMAGE TO FIONA APPLE 

L.A.-based jazz vocalist and composer Niia dropped the new single “fucking happy,” from her recently released fifth studio album, V (out via Candid Records), alongside the accompanying music video—a sly nod to Fiona Apple’s iconic “Criminal.” Shot through the lens of director Lili Peper, the video updates that voyeuristic energy for a new era while keeping the same sense of intimacy and unease that made the original so unforgettable.

SINGER-SONGWRITER AND ACTRESS TELE RELEASES HER DEBUT EP HONESTY PROJECT

Burgeoning new singer-songwriter and actress Tele’s debut EP Honesty Project is out now via Sound Factory Records/RCA Records. The EP follows recent single releases “More,” “Evil,” “VHS,” and “Barking Dogs,” all largely featured production by Rob Bisel and Noise Club (Jessie Murph, Kiana Lede).The post Mixed Notes November 2025: marguerite, Cafuné, Laufey, and More first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Universal’s landmark Udio deal to DistroKid’s new merch launch… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest news from the past week - all in one place
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Crush Audio releases Crush Percussion and the FREE Crush FX plugin
Crush Audio has released two brand-new products for macOS and Windows, including a free multi-FX plugin – Crush Percussion and Crush FX. Before I get to the freebie, here’s a quick rundown of the premium release, Crush Percussion. Crush Percussion is a collection of over 100 percussion instruments with default grooves and a powerful FX [...]
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The tritone: Why it’s called the devil’s interval and how to use it
Let's walk through what a tritone is, its impact across music history, and its surprising sensitive side that isn't so diabolical.

VEMIA hold 61st gear auction VEMIA will be holding their 61st gear auction between 1 and 8 November 2025, with any remaining gear being offered again at a 10% discount (or more) as part of their Second Chance Sunday event on 9 November.

Music Distribution Deadlines for 2025Artists, if you're planning to release music between now and the end of the year, make sure you plan in advance using this calendar, courtesy of CD Baby.
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You can now sell merch through DistroKid’s new direct-to-fan platform – and keep 100% of your earnings tooDistroKid has launched a new direct-to-fan platform that lets independent artists create an online store to sell their merch. The best part? You get to keep 100 percent of your earnings.
The new platform, aptly named Direct, is integrated within DistroKid, so if you already use the service to distribute your music to streaming services and social media, there’s no set up needed. The feature is currently rolling out in beta to select artists, with a wider release due to arrive in the coming weeks.

READ MORE: DistroKid now lets you upload unlimited full-length music videos to Spotify

At launch, Direct lets you turn album or single artwork into custom T-shirts, tote bags, and mugs, produced on demand and shipped automatically to your fans around the world. Not only do you keep all your sales, but you can set your own prices too.
Direct is available to DistroKid artists for under $6 per month, and it’s built on technology infrastructure developed by Bandzoogle, a direct-to-fan platform that DistroKid acquired in 2023. As Direct continues to expand, more merch will become available, plus new ways for artists to interact directly with their audience.
Though it shouldn’t have to be this way, most independent artists keep their music careers afloat through merchandise sales. Some experts claim merchandise can make up around 70 percent of an artist’s revenue, and it was a key lifeline for those who couldn’t perform live during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With that said, some venues are increasing their cut of artist’s merch sales, meaning a direct-to-fan platform like this one can further aid musicians who need merch to boost their income. SoundCloud launched a similar store model last year.
“Direct is one more way DistroKid helps artists at every step — before, during, and after they release music,” says Matthew Ogle, Chief Product Officer. “We’re building simple tools that let artists share what they create, from music to merch and beyond, and connect directly with the people who care about them most.”
Find out more about Direct over at DistroKid. 
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Where Did All the Halloween Music Go? 🎃What is the relationship of music to Halloween, and why don't we have an established oeuvre of Halloween music like at Christmas?
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The Very Loud Indeed Co. SHIFT II: Hybrid Scoring TransitionsIMPORTANT: This product requires the full version of Kontakt 6.8 or higher. It will not work with Kontakt Player.. SHIFT II is the sequel to our acclaimed transitions library for Kontakt, SHIFT. Like its predecessor, it allows you to bridge different sections of a music piece seamlessly and it covers multiple genres, from tense drama to frenetic action to bone-chilling horror. It contains 320 tempo-synced transitions, all of which have been designed to be stackable and played in any key. All the transitions in SHIFT II are automatically synced to the tempo of your DAW, and every one of them can be played across a range of one and a half octaves. Features • 320 sound files at 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution in a compact ~2 GB footprint • Highly dynamic tempo-synced and pitched transitions • All sounds can be accessed with a 61-key (or larger) MIDI controller without touching the GUI or shifting octaves • Clean and intuitive GUI • All WAV files are included, so you can use them in your DAW or other samplers. REQUIREMENTS • Full version of Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.8 or higher (SHIFT II won't work with Kontakt Player) • MacOS 10.13 or higher, i5 CPU • Windows 7 or higher, i5 or equivalent CPU • Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher • 6 GB RAM • 2 GB of free hard drive space. Read More

Is Daft Punk’s Guy-Man working on an album? This music executive has seemingly dropped a massive hintAll remains quiet in the Daft Punk camp, except for a virtual reunion in Fortnite of course, but it seems that Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo could potentially be working on a new project.
Daft Punk called it quits back in 2021, but a fan appears to have spotted a hint that Guy-Man is making a solo album. Posting in the Daft Punk Subreddit, they’ve shared a radio interview clip from France Inter with Emmanuel de Buretel, a music executive. Though the conversation is in the French language, Guy-Man appears to be name dropped.

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De Buretel is the founder of Because Music, but spent nearly two decades working at Virgin Records and EMI prior to the launch. In 1998, de Buretel was named head of Virgin Continental Europe, which broke a number of artists, namely Daft Punk.
The Redditor says that at the 26:35 time stamp in the interview, de Buretel says “Guy-Man fait son album”, roughly translating to “Guy-man is making his album” in English. Check out the clip below:
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Meanwhile, Guy-Man’s Daft Punk Counterpart, Thomas Bangalter, recently made an appearance for a DJ set alongside Fred Again.. at a show in Paris. Bangalter’s last live appearance prior to this was at the 2017 Grammy Awards alongside Guy-Man, and the last evidence of him on the decks without his robotic headgear was way back in 2009. Interestingly, Bangalter’s set also doubled as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Because Music.
In other recent Daft Punk news, fans also felt touched by their virtual revival within Fortnite, with some saying it gave them some closure on the split. The Daft Punk Experience, which landed on 27 September, was billed as a “first-of-its-kind” in-game event, offering players an immersive trip through a Daft Punk-inspired world.
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The Commodore revival hype train barrels forward, with an Amiga 1200 remake on the wayThe classic 1982 Commodore 64 8-bit home computer had an SID chip whose sound was so sought-after, numerous plugins have tried to recreate it since.
Back in August, YouTuber Christian Simpson (AKA Retro Recipes) purchased the Commodore licence to create yet another emulation of the C64 from 1982, but instead entirely revived the computer, complete with its era-defining MOS Technology 6581 Sound Interface Device.
And it seems the Commodore hype is still very much alive, as UK-based vintage tech company Retro Games has revived another classic machine, the Amiga 1200, bringing it into the present day with a number of modern appointments.

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This seems to be a launch geared more towards the gamers than the sound nerds, but hey, you guys loved the Commodore 64 revival when we reported on it a couple of months ago, so we figured you’d still be interested…
The original A1200 was launched in 1992, and this full-sized replica offers HDMI and Bluetooth connectivity to bring it into the now. It’s available to pre-order from 10 November, and will officially launch in June 2026.
Retro Games says that its A1200 replica has “everything you remember and more”, including an integrated workbench, a working keyboard, classic mouse, and retro-style gamepad. It also comes with 25 classic games and four save-slots per game, and you can play the games you already own via USB-stick.

“Step into a time when floppy disks ruled, pixels popped, and imagination had no limits. TheA1200 brings back the spirit of the early ’90s as an astonishingly accurate, full-sized recreation of one of the most loved home computers of its era,” says Retro Games.
“Just plug it in and power it on to be transported back to a golden age of gaming. Relive the thrill of classics like Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, Ruff ’n’ Tumble, Defender of the Crown I & II, the Turrican trilogy and The Settlers II, all pre-loaded and ready to play… Whether you’re replaying old favourites or sharing them with a new generation, TheA1200 makes every session feel like 1992 again.”
Find out more about The A1200 remake via Retro Games. Pre-orders will commence on 10 November.
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LAST CALL: SoundMorph Halloween Sale Ends Tonight (Up to 90% OFF + Extra 70% BPB Discount)
SoundMorph’s massive Halloween Sale wraps up tonight at midnight, and this one’s too good to ignore if you combine it with BPB’s exclusive discount. Every sound library, plugin, and bundle is up to 90% off, and Bedroom Producers Blog readers get an extra 70% off with the code BedroomProducers70off. And yes, that’s not a typo. [...]
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Witness Music History: GRAMMY NominationsThe Recording Academy said on Thursday: "Join the Recording Academy as we reveal the nominees for the 2026 Annual GRAMMY Awards on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8am PT/11am ET!"

"The GRAMMY nominees will be announced live on the GRAMMYS YouTube, kicking off with Songwriter and Producer of the year."

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"The nominations livestream will feature some of the biggest names in music as they unveil the nominees across all 95 GRAMMY Categories, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter and many more."

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SSL release SSL 360 V2.0 SSL 360 V2.0 provides UC1 users with enhanced integration with Avid’s Pro Tools, delivers some significant functionality updates for UF8 and UF1, and introduces monitoring enhancements for the company’s SSL 12 and SSL 18 interfaces.