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Deezer Tepid Q1 Results & AI Deal: Deezer reported tepid Q1 subscriber growth, but revealed an interesting AI detection deal that could impact rights management.
Live Nation Accused of Financial Misrepresentation: A former executive vice president claims there is a “company-wide pattern of financial misrepresentation” at Live Nation.
Stagecoach Wraps 2026 Festival: Stagecoach completed its 2026 festival, drawing large crowds and notable performances.
Crossroads Music Co-Founder Mickey Gamble Passes: Industry veteran Mickey Gamble, co-founder of Crossroads Music, has passed away.
Avex Music Kicks Off Catalog Expansion: Avex Music commits $100 million initially to expand its catalog, securing a deal with ‘Lose Control’ co-writer Infamous.

HPU & Central Texas Band Host Spectacular: HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band present an American Music Spectacular on April 28.
URGENT: Survey for Industry Research: Researchers need survey responses for music industry analysis. Participate to contribute data.

How to Charge in Special Situations: Advice on pricing your services or music in unique scenarios, tailored to independent artists.
There Are No ‘Nice Guys’ in Hollywood: A candid take on navigating the tough entertainment industry without being taken advantage of.
How to Release Music as an Independent Artist: Step-by-step guide for independent artists to plan and execute a successful release.
All Artists Must Do This for Web 3.0: Key strategies for music licensing, royalties, and copyrights in the evolving Web 3.0 landscape.
Complete Music Distribution Checklist: A comprehensive checklist to ensure your music reaches streaming platforms and audiences effectively.

Symphonic Fixes Terms of Service: Symphonic updated its Terms of Service to improve clarity and fairness.
Spanish: Artista-Manager: 5 Formas de Estructurar su Relación: (Spanish) Artist-manager relationship structures explained in 5 ways.

Song That Changed My Life: Slowdive’s “Jazz Odeon”: A Place to Bury Strangers shares how Slowdive’s track personally impacted them.
The Live Beat: SOMBR: Spotlight on the live act SOMBR, highlighting their recent performances.

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