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Candy Pop Band releases Italian Brainrot album inspired by viral characters
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Candy Pop Band released Italian Brainrot on October 8, 2026, a 20-track album built around viral Italian Brainrot characters and upbeat electronic pop. The project extends the Sydney-based music act’s storytelling approach and is now streaming…
Musick, Peeler & Garrett’s Chet Cramin named top real estate lawyer by Daily Journal
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Chet Cramin was named to the Daily Journal’s Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers 2026 list.
Comfy Classical brings candlelit chamber music to Manhattan's oldest farmhouse
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Dyckman Farmhouse Museum will host a relaxed salon on Nov. 18 in Inwood, where cellist Sasha Ono and violinist Emily Garrison will perform for an audience invited to dress in loungewear and bring blankets or pillows.
Texas Amphitheater sets holiday run for Almost There: A Christmas Musical
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Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose will stage Almost There: A Christmas Musical across the first three weekends of December 2026, bringing a Nativity-themed production with musical arrangements by Michael W. Smith to North Texas.
Akhmetov gifts injured young musician a custom Italian accordion
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Rinat Akhmetov is funding a custom-made PIGINI accordion for Roman Oleksiv, a young survivor of the 2022 Vinnytsia missile strike who has returned to music after severe injuries.
Vanessa Wong to coach sister Alyssa as young artist expands into music
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Alyssa Wong, a 14-year-old Miami performer and digital creator, is adding vocal coaching from her older sister Vanessa as she develops original music with NI Music Group.
The Music Trust launches curated licensed music for retail and hospitality
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The Music Trust is rolling out a monthly streaming service for businesses that need licensed background music, scheduled programming and sonic branding in one package.
Faith Evans to receive Jazz Hands For Autism award at Nov. 21 Motown tribute in Los Angeles
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Faith Evans will receive Jazz Hands For Autism’s Fall 2026 WayMaker Award on Nov. 21 at a Motown tribute concert in Los Angeles.
Prince Donatus honored for arts philanthropy at English Chamber Orchestra gala
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HSH Dr Donatus, Prince of Hohenzollern, received the English Chamber Orchestra’s Award for Philanthropy & Patronage of the Arts at a royal gala fundraiser in London on Oct. 17, 2026. The recognition highlights his financial support, trusteeship…
English Chamber Orchestra gala draws 250 guests and new support
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The English Chamber Orchestra’s Royal Gala Fundraiser at Banqueting House in London on 17 October drew 250 guests, generated financial commitments and sparked interest in overseas ambassadorships and next year’s sponsorship.
Materia Music marks 10 years as Deltarune soundtrack reaches new chart high
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Seattle-based game music label and publisher Materia Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Toby Fox’s Deltarune: Chapter 5 soundtrack debuts at No. 3 on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart.
Aviso lands Leader spot in Gartner’s 2026 Revenue Action Orchestration report
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Aviso said it was named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Revenue Action Orchestration and ranked first in two use cases in Gartner’s Critical Capabilities report.
Sam Riddle sets October 30 album release with Last Train to Nashville
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Country singer-songwriter Sam Riddle will release Last Train to Nashville on October 30 through Epifonic Records, turning his Montana-to-Vegas journey and long-running Nashville ambitions into a new album.
RadioCult breaks down what online radio stations need to know about music licensing
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RadioCult has published a guide explaining how music licensing works for online radio stations, including the separate rights on every track, how fees are set, and which records stations need to keep.
OnSong launches Android version of OnSong 2026
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OnSong has released OnSong 2026 on Android for the first time, expanding the stage-performance app beyond Apple devices and into Google Play, Amazon Appstore and Samsung Galaxy Store.
KZ Shanghai marks third anniversary with live music celebration in Shanghai
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KZ Shanghai is marking three years in Shanghai with a five-day anniversary event, “Into The Light,” from Oct. 27-31. The venue is using the milestone to highlight its independent brand identity, nightlife programming and role in the city’s live…
Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo acquire Tim Hardin catalog
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Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund have bought the U.S. and certain foreign publishing rights to nearly all of Tim Hardin’s song catalog.
Ann Mracek turns music into self-help with award-winning book and guided meditations
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Author, composer, and teacher Ann Mracek was featured on Close Up Radio after her book Symphony of Self: Compose Your Life won Author of the Year, Self-Help, at the 2026 International Impact Book Awards in Hollywood.
AI could make music rights more transparent, Dutch specialist argues
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Dutch music-rights specialist Marvin Kuijs argues that AI-generated music could help the industry track contributions more clearly and distribute royalties more fairly.
The Music Trust warns NYE planners to book talent now
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The Music Trust says New Year’s Eve bookings are already tightening across major U.S. markets as DJs, bands and specialty acts lock in calendars ahead of the holiday rush.
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