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What Spotify’s 2026 Royalty Changes Mean for Independent Artists

Spotify's price went up, the 1,000-stream rule is still in force, the songwriter rate for 2026 is set, and a federal lawsuit…Sep 11, 2026

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How BINI and SB19 Transform Filipino Music Barriers

In eighteen months, Filipino pop acts moved up: casino ballrooms and theaters in 2025, Coachella and Lollapalooza in 2026. Southern California, home…Sep 3, 2026

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When Does a Farewell Tour Actually Mean Goodbye?

"Farewell" is a marketing word until the fine print says otherwise. Here is what the documented cases show, from a contract set…Aug 19, 2026

Steve Lacy performing live in 2026 ahead of the Oh Yeah? album release

Who Is Steve Lacy? Why Oh yeah? Is One of 2026’s Most Anticipated Albums

Four years is a long time in music. Since Gemini Rights, Steve Lacy has gone from acclaimed alternative R&B artist to one…Jul 14, 2026

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Rappers With a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

A look at the rap and hip hop artists who have earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and what the honor…Jul 10, 2026