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Noble Hops Put the Drinking Song on Trial With “Thinkin’ (‘Bout Drinkin’)”
Pittsburgh-area rockers Noble Hops time “Thinkin’ (‘Bout Drinkin’),” a song about self-medication and losing control, to World Mental Health Day.
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Spotify’s SFX Superfans Experience Moves Streaming Fandom Into the Physical World
Spotify’s first Superfans Experience will bring data-informed fandom into a two-day São Paulo event. Here is what the move signals for artists.
GLOBAL MUSIC
Sony Music’s 260,000 AI Deepfake Takedowns Show How Fast Music Identity Fraud Is Growing
Sony Music has reportedly requested the removal of more than 260,000 AI deepfake tracks. Here is what the accelerating problem means for independent artists.
THE GRIND
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THE GRIND
Beyond the Directory: ROSTR’s Expansion and the Rise of Algorithmic Music Industry Networking
ROSTR's promoter-directory expansion highlights a bigger shift in music technology. Explore how EV Signal connects identity, professional relevance and intelligent…
THE GRIND
The Grind: Build a Fan Ladder That Gives Listeners a Next Step
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Into The Waves
Found in the Inbox: Maiah Wynne Builds a World Around ‘Into The Waves’
Slip Away
Samuel Virgo Gets Vulnerable on New Single “Slip Away”
Glimpses
Holding the Moment Without Freezing It: Bonnie Milne’s “Glimpses” in Review
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