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21 September 2026

Newsletter: Australian Rocker Keith Holland Sends A Ghost Train Through The Afterlife On New Single "Get on Board"

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Corowa, New South Wales based singer-songwriter Keith Holland releases "Get on Board," the second single from his upcoming sophomore album, 'Castles in the Sand,' arriving this September. Where lead single "Life" wrestled with the meaning of existence in the abstract, "Get on Board" tells an actual story, a fever dream about a ghostly train, an old conductor, and a passenger who learns his time has not yet come.

Newsletter: ALPHA CENTAURI Arrives As Hip-Hop's Next Rising Star With Debut Album 'The Future Right Now'

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After five years of work, six singles, and a rollout that has steadily built him into one of the most electrifying new voices on the West Coast, ALPHA CENTAURI is here with his full debut album, 'The Future Right Now,' out now via Rogue Planet. "Never Be," "Grow," "Get Your Money Up," "I'll Fly," "Higher Up" and "We Rise" each landed with their own moment in the spotlight. The ten-track album is a genre blending, funk soaked, Afrobeat charged, jazz-tinged hip-hop statement recorded entirely live off the floor with his eight-piece band.

20 September 2026

Newsletter: Rol3ert Confirms Debut Album “meet me in my head,” Out October 21, and Reveals Cross-Border Collaboration with UK’s King No-One

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Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert has announced his debut full-length album, “meet me in my head,” arriving October 21, surprising fans by revealing the news live on stage at SUMMER SONIC 2026 TOKYO. The album marks his first-ever release on CD, alongside digital formats. The reveal capped a milestone summer that saw Rol3ert take the stage at both SUMMER SONIC 2026 TOKYO and OSAKA, delivering a 30-minute, full-band set in Tokyo on August 14 before dropping the album news at the very end of the show.

19 September 2026

Newsletter: AFTER 2049 Confirms Headliners Claptone and Crusy for Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Kickoff

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TOKEN2049, the world's largest digital assets conference series, announced the line-up for AFTER 2049, the official closing event of this year's Singapore edition. Global house icon Claptone headlines, joined by Madrid's Crusy. Taking place on 9 October 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, the night's lineup is completed by returning acts ANONM and Hong Kong's Leon (FR), along with Milam and Mo-Shi.

Newsletter: Filipino Child Singer Kara Lopez Performs Original Songs for Little Elara: The Butterfly Feeling

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 Young Filipino singer Kara Lopez is bringing her voice to Little Elara: The Butterfly Feeling, performing two original songs created specifically for the newest installment of the Little Elara series, a bedtime storytelling project created for mothers and their young daughters.

Newsletter: Shania Twain And Zedd Give "You're Still The One" A Sweet Reimagining For Candy Crush's Music Season 2026

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Candy Crush® is bringing together globally celebrated songwriter, artist and performer Shania Twain and Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Zedd to give nearly 30 years of nostalgia a whole new sound. Today, the casual mobile game kicks off its annual Music Season in-game event with a candy-coated, dancefloor-ready reimagining of the song, "You're Still the One."

18 September 2026

Newsletter: Shy-Anne Hovorka Releases "Raise My Fist" With More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists

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Award-winning Ojibwe singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and humanitarian Shy-Anne Hovorka releases her powerful new single and music video, "Raise My Fist," out now. Inspired by former Long Lake #58 First Nation Chief Judy Desmoulin, the song celebrates Indigenous strength, unity, and reconciliation through the voices of more than 30 Indigenous and ally artists from First Nations, Métis communities, and organizations across Canada.

17 September 2026

Newsletter: James Reid lets his guard down on third studio album, Honey, I’m Home

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After years of exploring sound, identity, ambition, and the many directions an artist can take, James Reid arrives at a place that feels less like a destination and more like a state of being safe and sound with his third studio album, “Honey, I'm Home,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: TEN Announces Release New Double Singles “OUTWEST” and “IRL”

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Hot on the heels of announcing his first solo U.S. showcase tour, TEN released a new double single “OUTWEST” and “IRL”on September 4 at 12:00 AM EST. This marks his first musical release since co-founding ILLIMNT, a global creative company and IP hub. These tracks officially launch a new chapter in his career, representing the first project he has overseen from end to end.

Newsletter: IV OF SPADES searches for something real with new single “Isang Pag-ibig”

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Filipino alternative quartet IV OF SPADES releases “Isang Pag-ibig,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

16 September 2026

Newsletter: Korein Tillery Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Music Artists Against AI Music-Generation Platform Suno

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Korein Tillery has filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of acclaimed musician Jason Isbell and other music artists representing a proposed class of similarly situated musicians whose identities have been appropriated and commercially exploited without consent by AI music-generation platform Suno, Inc. The lawsuit asserts claims under a number of state right-of-publicity laws and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Newsletter: Rising Artist Paco Pastor Debuts New Single “Keep It Moving”

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Manila-based 19-year-old artist Paco Pastor officially released “Keep It Moving,” a single and music video out on September 4. The release marks Pastor's debut under indie label Offshore Music.

14 September 2026

Newsletter: Nadine Lustre and Apl.de.Ap bring the heat with “Donuts”

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Following the well-received comeback of “Personal,” Nadine Lustre teams up with Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas in “Donuts,” a sleek blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B released under Cool Girl Records.

Newsletter: SOCAN is Standing Up for Music Creators and Publishers with Legal Action Against Suno Inc. for Unauthorized Use of Music in Generative AI Platform

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SOCAN has filed a lawsuit against Suno Inc., alleging that the company's generative AI platform is producing and streaming outputs that replicate human-created musical works without consent or payment, and as a result has infringed the performing rights in musical works in SOCAN's repertoire.

13 September 2026

Newsletter: Unsigned Only Music Awards Announces 2026 Winners: Brazilian Artist Artur Menezes Named Artist of the Year

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The Unsigned Only Music Awards is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 competition, recognizing an extraordinary group of independent artists from around the world whose music stood out among thousands of entries.

12 September 2026

Newsletter: BEYONCÉ MARKS HER BIRTHDAY WITH THE RELEASE OF A REMASTERED DELUXE "B'DAY" ALBUM

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September 4 marked Beyoncé’s birthday and the release of a voluminous remastered B’DAY, her coming-of-age second album. When it was released on September 4, 2006, music fans around the world were introduced to a 25-year-old woman with a bold, new voice. Not just a powerful singing voice, but an artist determined to take over her career as a singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist. She recorded the album in a two-week session, fully cemented at the helm, and knowing exactly what she wanted to create. She was pushing herself, revealing layers to her innovative approach to recording, writing, and producing. That fierce and urgent approach was extended to all her collaborators, with each one digging a little deeper to define the sound of her deeply personal album.

Newsletter: Agoda Named Official Travel Partner of Eurovision's Inaugural Asian Edition

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Digital travel platform Agoda has been announced as the Official Travel Partner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia, as the iconic song contest makes its debut in Asia. The inaugural Asian edition, organized by global entertainment production company Voxovation, will see local artists from markets across the region compete in their respective National Finals or be selected as national representatives, before joining the Grand Final in Bangkok, Thailand on 14 November 2026.

11 September 2026

Newsletter: The Itchyworms to embark on a four-city tour in New Zealand this September

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Filipino pop-rock band The Itchyworms are set to headline Akin Ka Na Lang New Zealand Tour this September 2026. The band will perform in four key cities across the country: Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, and Christchurch.

Newsletter: When Music Becomes an Act of Freedom: Shuja Rabbani Challenges the Silence

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For Shuja Rabbani, music has never been only about sound. His return with 'Bedroom' after a five-year hiatus is also a statement about something more fundamental: the right to define your own identity.

Newsletter: Seven Ultra-Rare Miki Matsubara Tracks Make Their Digital Debut for the First Time

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More than four decades after Miki Matsubara first captivated Japan with her extraordinary voice, seven ultra-rare recordings from the City Pop icon’s catalogue are finally available digitally for the first time.