Rosalía Announces Massive 2026 Tour
Dates in North and South America and Europe behind Lux kick off in March
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Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation
How can a $120 million price tag be assigned to the catalog of a band that isn’t exactly a household name outside of its rabid fan base in the nu metal music scene? The post Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation appeared first…
Two artists say AI act Breaking Rust ripped them off. They won’t be the last.
Three things you need to know about the ballooning Breaking Rust saga – and how it fits into a bigger story about AI music fakery... Source
Beatdapp launches ‘Trust & Safety Operating System’ to combat fraud beyond music streaming
The new platform combines ID verification, AI music detection, account takeover detection, and a recommendation engine into a single platform. Source
Cher prevails in long-running royalties battle with Sonny Bono’s estate
A judge has awarded $187,000 to Cher over withheld royalties, and given her the right in perpetuity to collect 50% of royalties from Sonny & Cher's music Source
TikTok hails Black Friday shopping boom and launches ‘Nearby Feed’
How big was Black Friday weekend for TikTok’s shopping arm? Huge, at least in the US, with sales of more than $500m. The post is from Music Ally.
UK roundup: MEGS round 24, Ivors Week, The Great Escape
There is plenty going on in the UK’s music industry this week, with three stories to report on today: MEGS, Ivors Week and The Great Escape. The post is from Music Ally.
Beatdapp ‘Trust & Safety OS’ sees it expand beyond music fraud
Startup Beatdapp has been one of the prominent voices as the music industry has grappled with the challenges of streaming fraud. The post is from Music Ally.
Trump pardons ex-Oak View CEO Tim Leiweke after indictment over alleged bid rigging scheme
Leiweke was indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly rigging bids on a University of Texas arena project. Source
Live Nation to acquire Copenhagen’s 17,000-capacity Royal Arena
Live Nation plans to add rooftop solar panels, convert to full LED lighting, and install two 4.5-megawatt batteries to store renewable energy. Source
Steve Cropper, Revered Guitarist of Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Dies at 84
Cropper shaped the sound of Memphis soul as an original member of the Stax Records house band
Listen to Water From Your Eyes’ New It’s Beautiful EP
Featuring three reworked It’s a Beautiful Place tracks
Daniel Lopatin Details New Marty Supreme Soundtrack Album
The A24 film and album both arrive on Christmas Day
Jamie xx Remixes Robyn’s “Dopamine”: Listen
Robyn’s comeback single snags the first Jamie xx remix in three years
Wet Leg Share Surreal “Pokemon” Video: Watch
Alice Longyu Gao bonds with a giant egg in the Moisturizer single’s video, directed by Faux Real’s Elliott Arndt
Prostitute Sign to Mute, Announce 2026 European Tour
Plus, their debut album, Attempted Martyr, is getting a vinyl reissue
Xiu Xiu Cover Daniel Johnston, Glorilla, Robyn, and More on New Album
Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1 also features the band’s takes on songs by the Runaways, Roy Orbison, Talking Heads, and others
Voxtrot Announce Tour and First Album Since 2007, Share New Video: Watch
The Austin, Texas, indie-rock band returns, in February, with Dreamers in Exile
Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell Reunite to Play “Hell No, I Ain’t Happy” on Colbert: Watch
Marking one of very few appearances Isbell has made with the Southern rock band since departing in 2007
Autechre Announce 2026 European Tour
The TwentyTwentySix live tour includes the duo’s biggest-ever headline date