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TikTok continues to unlock opportunities for artists and labels, with an engaged community who love to build connections with artists and their music. The Artist Partnership team is working globally and locally with artists, managers and labels to unleash the promotional and marketing power of TikTok, helping artists t
Thousands of K-pop fans descended on Los Angeles State Historic Park on Oct. 17 and 18 for the inaugural 82WORLD: LA festival. Developed by LA-based K-pop entertainment company hello82, the “fan-first” festival blended live concert stages with interactive activities connecting artists and fans. For Jae Yoon Choi, hello
Welcome again to Making Noise, your weekly look at hot topics, buzzy tidbits and music news that’s raising the volume and going viral on social media and in music lover circles. As the midterm elections near, it seems everyday brings a new musicmaker to cancel or clap for depending on where you stand. The (world) stage
PROPS On October 10, the 26th World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony and Concert will take place at Music Center De Bijloke in Belgium, celebrating the art of film composing with live performances by Brussels Philharmonic under conductor Dirk Brossé. Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, known for scoring Joker, TÁR and Che
Rising Jersey producer MCVERTT teams up with New York rappers TaTa and KyleRichh for “SATELLITE HIGH,” an otherworldly single blending off-kilter production, lush synths, and high-energy flows. Known for shaping the sound of Jersey club rap, MCVERTT expands his sonic universe with a track that proves his versatility as
L.A.-based DJ and producer Allie Teilz, who performs and records as Teilz, started on her musical path in Phoenix, AZ. "I originally wanted to start a band, but I couldn’t find anyone to join, so DJing became my way of connecting with people through music," she says. "I was collecting records, working at the local reco
Electronic pioneers Orbital recall one of the most influential performances in dance music history with the first official release of their legendary Glastonbury1994 set. Restored and remastered from the original tapes, the collection captures the moment the duo helped bring electronic music from underground clubs to t
Opera-trained vocalist Jamie Hannah returns with a powerful new single written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren. Blending classical technique with modern pop sensibility, the piano-driven ballad explores self-discovery, vulnerability, and the search for a lost sense of identity. The track marks the first preview of
CenterStaging, one of the leading rehearsal, backline and production companies in the U.S., was just announced as the "official backline partner" of the 2027 NAMM Show, which takes place January 26–30 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The NAMM Show has become the biggest meeting place for music products, technology, cr
The Band Members: Nico Bryant, vocals; Sam Gellerstein, bass, tuba, guitar, sousaphone; Austin Marlow, drums; Larry Monroe Jr., guitar; Eric Sherman, trumpet, percussion; Michael Spearman, keys, trombone; Ben Stocker, tenor saxophone The Songs: Prince’s smoldering power ballad “The Beautiful Ones” from his semi-autobio
Support music publishing and record royalty workflows by analyzing legal agreements and preparing royalty statements and payments based on contractual terms. Assess the financial impact of music royalties on Netflix's profit and loss and balance sheet, including financial modeling, accrual calculations, and ad hoc anal
Musical Director and Percussionist Pauli The PSM, currently on Harry Styles' Together Together tour, told us about his love for his Talkback mic, Roland TR-1000, and Sennheiser HD25s... Pauli the PSM: The Talkback mic: The most important microphone in the show is the one the audience never hears. An MD’s most important
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