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ArtistDirect · Jul 19, 2026

MTN Nigeria and Ultima Studios Boost Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 Prize to N225m, Add Mercedes SUV for Winner

ArtistDirect · Jul 19, 2026

Filipino Artist ORIGIN Builds Music Career From Discord to Hiroshima

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L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 After Battle with Aggressive Brain Cancer

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Suno AI Scraped Over Two Million Songs in 2023-24 Hack, Raising Copyright and Fair-Use Questions

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Luis Fonsis "Despacito" Sets Streaming Record, Reaches Global Chart Dominance

ArtistDirect · Jul 19, 2026

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Morgan Wallen Debuts New Single Been By Now in Baltimore Ahead of July 24 Release

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Kang Seung-sik, Pioneer of Korean Folk and Pop Music, Dies at 72

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AI Accelerates Ugandan Music Production, Sparks Copyright Debate

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Northboroughs Porchfest 2026 Draws 50+ Performances and 22 Venues in a Day of Community Music

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Danny Young Inducted into Recording Academys 2026 Membership Class

ArtistDirect · Jul 18, 2026

DNA Mitra Sisters Deliver Powerhouse Performance at Debut Album Showcase in Quezon City

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Davey T Hamilton Announces Retrospective Release Chronicling Nashville Era

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Apple Raises Apple Music and Apple One Prices in U.S. and Global Markets

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Drakes Legal Battle With Universal Music Group Over Kendrick Lamars Not Like Us Reaches Appeal Stage

ArtistDirect · Jul 18, 2026

Lorde Calls Out Spotifys AI-Generated Song Descriptions as Inaccurate

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Japanese Singer Nanao Launches "JP-Pop" in the Philippines with Debut Single "Pito Pito"

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Kelly Clarkson Ends Talk Show, Launches Las Vegas Residency Through August 2026

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MTN Nigeria and Ultima Studios Boost Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 Prize to N225m, Add Mercedes SUV for Winner

Filipino Artist ORIGIN Builds Music Career From Discord to Hiroshima

South Korea Launches 2026 Popular Music Practical Masterclass to Train Industry Talent

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 After Battle with Aggressive Brain Cancer

Suno AI Scraped Over Two Million Songs in 2023-24 Hack, Raising Copyright and Fair-Use Questions

Luis Fonsis "Despacito" Sets Streaming Record, Reaches Global Chart Dominance

10 Iconic UK Recording Studios and the Legendary Songs They Produced

Morgan Wallen Debuts New Single Been By Now in Baltimore Ahead of July 24 Release

Kang Seung-sik, Pioneer of Korean Folk and Pop Music, Dies at 72

AI Accelerates Ugandan Music Production, Sparks Copyright Debate

Danny S Reflects on 12-Year Journey, Credits Consistency for Longevity in Nigerian Music Scene

Northboroughs Porchfest 2026 Draws 50+ Performances and 22 Venues in a Day of Community Music

Danny Young Inducted into Recording Academys 2026 Membership Class

DNA Mitra Sisters Deliver Powerhouse Performance at Debut Album Showcase in Quezon City

Davey T Hamilton Announces Retrospective Release Chronicling Nashville Era

Apple Raises Apple Music and Apple One Prices in U.S. and Global Markets

Drakes Legal Battle With Universal Music Group Over Kendrick Lamars Not Like Us Reaches Appeal Stage

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