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Aurora Records signs a wave of new acts ahead of festival season
The label’s roster has nearly doubled since the start of the year.
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Releases, tours and the industry behind them.
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A surprise album drop breaks a streaming-platform record
The release had no promotional run-up, arriving with no warning.
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Vinyl sales climb for a seventh straight year
Pressing plants say they are booked well into next year.
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The festival circuit adds three new stops for next summer
Organisers cited strong demand in markets that previously had none.
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A veteran producer opens up about the making of a career-defining record
The retrospective interview covers sessions from three decades ago.
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Ticket resale prices spark renewed calls for reform
Lawmakers in several states are again considering caps on markups.
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An unexpected collaboration tops the charts
The pairing was rumoured for months before it was confirmed.
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Independent labels post their strongest year on record
Market-share gains came almost entirely at the expense of major labels.
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Why sampling clearances are getting harder, explained
A look at how rights holders have changed their approach.
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A hometown show becomes the tour’s most talked-about stop
The surprise guest appearance was not on the setlist.
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