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Switzerland’s Streaming Royalties Pay No Earlier Than Six Months After the Stream. Its Foreign Online Line Just Fell 7.6 Percent.

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A smartphone screen showing TikTok and Spotify app icons side by side, representing the gap between short-form video attention and music streaming.

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David Surnow, Mark Chipello, No Love for the Middle Child, Maxwell Urasky, Mike Torres and Tyler Bacon at the All Time Publishing signing

David Surnow, Mark Chipello, No Love for the Middle Child, Maxwell Urasky, Mike Torres and Tyler Bacon at the All Time Publishing signing

No Love For The Middle Child Signs Maxwell Urasky to All Time Publishing

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Switzerland’s Streaming Royalties Pay No Earlier Than Six Months After the Stream. Its Foreign Online Line Just Fell 7.6 Percent.

Switzerland’s Streaming Royalties Pay No Earlier Than Six Months After the Stream. Its Foreign Online Line Just Fell 7.6 Percent.

Switzerland’s Streaming Royalties Pay No Earlier Than Six Months After the Stream. Its Foreign Online Line Just Fell 7.6 Percent.

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Rendering of the new Grange House venue planned for Orchard Road in Singapore.

Rendering of the new Grange House venue planned for Orchard Road in Singapore.

Live Nation Names 3,000-Capacity Singapore Venue Grange House

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South African artist Tarzan in a promotional image for her Afro Soul single ‘Seyinomnikazi’.

South African artist Tarzan in a promotional image for her Afro Soul single ‘Seyinomnikazi’.

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Elaine in a metallic outfit performing with Major League DJz in the music video for 'One More Dance'.

Elaine in a metallic outfit performing with Major League DJz in the music video for 'One More Dance'.

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Phoebe Bridgers performing in front of a planetarium dome projection.

Phoebe Bridgers Planetarium Listening Parties, Luke Combs Wembley Record

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A mockup of a Suno Vinyl 12-inch record with a custom full-color sleeve and label, representing the AI music company's new physical product.

A mockup of a Suno Vinyl 12-inch record with a custom full-color sleeve and label, representing the AI music company's new physical product.

Suno Announces Vinyl Pressing Service for AI-Generated Music

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Roger Field, former Live Nation Asia-Pacific President, joins Singapore-headquartered live entertainment company Triangle Group.

Roger Field, former Live Nation Asia-Pacific President, joins Singapore-headquartered live entertainment company Triangle Group.

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A DJ performs at a dimly lit club in Johannesburg as dancers move to the driving beats of gqom music.

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A screenshot of the YouTube upload for the new version of PinkPantheress' 'Break It Off' featuring JME on the Man Better Know channel.

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Dimitri Vegas performing solo on the Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage, with a large crowd and festival production visible.

Dimitri Vegas releases full Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage set video

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Amanda Black receives a milestone award from Sony Music Africa for surpassing 200 million streams across her catalogue.

Amanda Black receives a milestone award from Sony Music Africa for surpassing 200 million streams across her catalogue.

Amanda Black Catalogue Joins Sony Music Africa, Surpasses 200m Streams

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South African kwaito artist Zola 7, who has returned to music with the single 'She Nailed It (Amazipho)' after a health hiatus.

South African kwaito artist Zola 7, who has returned to music with the single 'She Nailed It (Amazipho)' after a health hiatus.

Zola 7 Releases ‘She Nailed It (Amazipho)’ After Health Hiatus

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