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Spotify Streaming Fraud: US Court Tosses RBX Class Action
Spotify streaming fraud: US court dismisses rapper RBX’s class action (June 22, 2026). Real implications for indie artists in 2026 and beyond.
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Industry & trends
Qobuz Rough Trade: What the Deal Changes for Indie Artists
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Universal Music Takeover: UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64B Bid
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Last.fm Goes Independent: Listening Data Returns to Artists
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YouTube AI Detection 2026: Impact on Indie Artists
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TikTok Music Promotion: How UMG’s 2026 Deal Shifts the Game for Indies
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Streaming & royalties
Canada Streaming Tax 2026: What the 15% CRTC Rule Means
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Music virality: decoding the Angine de Poitrine case
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Industry & trends
DistroKid AI 2026: what the disclosure means for you
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Sony Music Publishing buys Recognition: $4 billion and 45,000 songs
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