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Don Cusic’s new book links Bob Dylan to country music and Nashville
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Country music historian Don Cusic released Country Bob: Dylan and Country Music on October 7, 2026, arguing that country music shaped Bob Dylan’s songwriting, sound, and career over six decades.
KCCLA launches free K-pop training academy in Los Angeles with KAHI
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will hold a free three-day K-pop academy in October with singer and former After School member KAHI leading the training.
GL1TTR opens free artist and fan registration for new music discovery network
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GL1TTR has opened free registration for artists and fans as it launches Breaking 100 charts for EDM/House, Hip-Hop/Rap and Pop. The platform is designed to help independent musicians reach listeners and give fans tools to vote on and surface…
Tony Tenaglier book argues modern yoga is missing the point
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Tony Tenaglier will release In a Rush to Go Nowhere: Finding Savasana on Oct. 20, 2026, with a case that modern yoga may be getting stronger on the mat while losing the stillness and mental calm it was meant to build.
Alya releases "Dreaming" as prequel to forthcoming album
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ALYA has released “DREAMING,” a new single out Oct. 9 that serves as the chronological prequel to “BELIEVER” and the next look at her forthcoming album, In The Moment.
Varges Thomas’ 'On the Floor' hits No. 1 on Urban Influencer Southern Soul chart
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Varges Thomas’ single “On the Floor” reached No. 1 on the Urban Influencer Southern Soul chart after debuting at No. 30 on July 13. The independent R&B and Southern Soul artist also picked up a nomination for Best Southern Soul Single at the 2026…
Serenity Stewart centers authenticity in music career
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Serenity Stewart, a Scottsdale vocalist and voice-over talent, is being profiled for a career built on classic rock and country performance, recording work, and service in community settings.
Eugenie Jones wins Earshot Jazz service award
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Earshot Jazz gave vocalist and festival director Eugenie Jones its John Gilbreath Service Excellence Award at the 2026 festival kickoff in Seattle.
Faithful Frankenstein musical film lands on Prime Video
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A screen adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, based on Eric B. Sirota’s long-running musical, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms.
Music training education market seen growing to $9.33 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.
BeatViz launches AI Director for full-length music videos
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BeatViz has launched AI Director, a conversational system that turns finished songs into structured music video productions through planning, generation and editing.
Soul Country Music Festival returns to the Autry with movie night and national finals
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The Soul Country Music & Culture Festival returns Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to the Autry Museum in Los Angeles with live music, wellness programming, a Black classic film screening and the Soul Country Music Star National Finals.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
Darvishi turns breakup regret into a Persian pop anthem
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Darvishi released “Jat Khali Nabood,” a new single that flips a familiar Persian phrase into a breakup song about moving on and not missing what was left behind.
Audrey Meigel drops rock-edged single as dance project takes shape
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Audrey Meigel is releasing “Here for a While” on Oct. 2 as she builds toward a new dance-driven project developed after auditions and choreography work in Naples, Florida.
Wing & Rock Fest opens sponsorship sales for 2027 Canton event
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Wing & Rock Fest has opened sponsorship and experiential marketing opportunities for its March 20-21, 2027 festival at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia.
The Jazz Sanctuary adds October concerts as it seeks new sponsors
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The Jazz Sanctuary will stage four Philadelphia-area concerts in October as founder Alan Segal returns to the stage after hip-recovery rehab.
Studio Central marks milestone month across film, TV, music and animation
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Studio Central says October is bringing three screen projects to audiences, a relaunch of its music operation and recognition for its sound facilities in Syracuse, New York. The campus is also continuing animation production, underscoring the…
Downtown Georgetown plans Art Gallop with local artists, live music and hands-on activities
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Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky, will host the Art Gallop on Oct. 16, turning historic downtown businesses into pop-up art stops with local makers, music and interactive experiences.
BeigeSound and Virgin Music Group launch DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 on streaming platforms
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BeigeSound Records and Virgin Music Group have released DJ Beige Presents: DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 as a continuous DJ mix across major streaming services, with royalties routed to featured artists and rights holders.
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