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Streaming & AI: Spotify is reportedly exploring AI remix tools with a $4–$5 monthly surcharge, as Suno pushes to dismiss a musician’s lawsuit over use of artist names. Rights & Deals: Warner Music is acquiring German distributor Zebralution, while CISAC says global music collections rose 12% in 2025 to €14 billion. Adobe also struck licensing deals with UMG and WMG for Premiere Mobile. Live Music Policy: London Mayor Sadiq Khan gains new powers to decide on major venue and festival licensing applications, with the aim of backing nightlife and jobs. Global Reach: BTS’s Arirang became the first K-pop album certified platinum in Italy; the group’s South American tour drew 853,000 fans across five sold-out cities. Market Trends: Country music’s global streams have reached 185 billion so far in 2026, up 54% from 2021, according to Luminate. New Music: John Legend has released Muse, an album made with Pharrell.

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MUSIC Orville Peck removes the masks on the album ‘Mule’

Windy City Times - Illinois |

Owner: Tracy Baim info about owner

Windy City Times - Illinois

Left-wing

Owned By	Tracy Baim through Windy City Media Group
Year Founded	1985
Website	windycitytimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Musicians needed to play at Arcata Holiday Craft Market

Mad River Union - California |

Owner: Kevin L. Hoover & Jack D. Durham info about owner

Mad River Union - California

Center-left

Owned By	Kevin L. Hoover & Jack D. Durham
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://www.madriverunion.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, California, Arcata
Owner Country	United States

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Spotify Takes to the Sky with United Airlines Partnership

Digital Music News |

Owner: Paul Resnikoff info about owner

Digital Music News

Neutral

Owned By	Paul Resnikoff
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.digitalmusicnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Santa Monica
Owner Country	United States

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Symphony beyond borders

Gulf Daily News Online |

Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton info about owner

Gulf Daily News Online

Pro-Government

Owned By	Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton through Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.gdnonline.com/index.html
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Bahrain, Manama
Owner Country	Bahrain

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Album reviews: Django Django | Skerryvore | Katie Gregson-MacLeod | Michelle Burke

The Scotsman |

Owner: Malcolm Denmark info about owner

The Scotsman

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1817
Website	https://www.scotsman.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Grammy-winning duo Tribal Kush to bring Basshall sound to Kigali

The New Times |

Owner: The New Times Publications Ltd info about owner

The New Times

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	The New Times Publications Ltd (James Munyaneza, Editor in Chief & Acting General Manager)
Year Founded	1995
Website	https://www.newtimes.co.rw/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Rwanda, Kigali
Owner Country	Rwanda

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5 hours ago

Orchestra blends melodies of UTA, high school students at Halloween concert

The Shorthorn - Texas |

Owner: The University of Texas at Arlington info about owner

The Shorthorn - Texas

Pending

Owned By	The University of Texas at Arlington
Year Founded	1919
Website	www.theshorthorn.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Arlington
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Music academy plans expansion on nearby property

ERR |

Owner: Estonian Government info about owner

Eesti Rahvusringhääling (EER)

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Estonian Government through Eesti Ringhäälingunõukogu (RHN)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://news.err.ee/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Estonia, Tallinn
Owner Country	Estonia