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Woodworking tool market seen reaching $35.51B by 2035
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The global woodworking tool market is projected to rise from $25.14 billion in 2025 to $35.51 billion by 2035, driven by DIY demand, construction activity and smarter tool designs.
FENIX360 launches global “Streaming Reimagined” music push
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FENIX360 is rolling out a multi-country live music campaign this week to showcase new creator tools, a Gaana partnership and direct-to-fan monetization features.
FENIX360 launches Streaming Reimagined with global music events
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FENIX360 launched its “Streaming Reimagined” initiative with live music events across 13 countries and a new partnership with Gaana.
Nashville Ultimate Rides launches party bus and group transport in Music City
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Nashville Ultimate Rides has started service in Nashville, bringing its Tampa-based luxury group transportation model to Lower Broadway, BNA Airport and major event corridors.
HardyVerse Media launches original music duo C. Rano
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HardyVerse Media is moving beyond production services and into original music IP with the debut of Southern hip-hop duo C. Rano and its first single, “Red Clay Psalms.” The Atlanta-area company is using the release to broaden its creative…
Septimius The Great unveils memoir, new single and D.L. Hughley project
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Grammy-winning entertainer Septimius The Great is rolling out three new projects across publishing, music and comedy, including a memoir released Sept. 8, a single released Aug. 4 and a new conversation album with D.L. Hughley.
Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman set Alaska blues cruise for 2027
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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced a second Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska sailing for Sept. 14-21, 2027, aboard the Norwegian Jade. The cruise will feature an all-star blues-rock lineup, Alaska and Canada stops, and fundraising for…
Littleton School of Music wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Denver
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Littleton School of Music has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the School – Music category as it marks 20 years in business.
Music Reports marks 10 years of Songdex Marketplace
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Music Reports is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Songdex Marketplace, the direct-licensing platform it launched in 2016 to make mechanical rights clearance faster and less risky for digital music services.
Billboard opens chart eligibility to KiTalbums under Smart Media Album category
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Billboard and Luminate have made Smart Media Albums chart-eligible beginning with the Oct. 2–8, 2026 tracking week, giving KiTbetter’s KiTalbums a new route into album consumption and sales charts.
Jeff Hanson launches Musicology music school in Winter Garden
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Veteran music executive Jeff Hanson is opening Musicology in Winter Garden, Florida, on Sept. 1 as a contemporary music school and after-school program built around lessons, performance and real industry exposure.
3D audio market seen tripling to $27.05 billion by 2035
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The global 3D audio market is projected to rise from $7.81 billion in 2026 to $27.05 billion by 2035, driven by spatial audio adoption in streaming, gaming and XR. The forecast highlights how immersive audio is moving from a premium feature to a…
A-Stone turns grief into hope with new single It’s Gonna Be a Good Day
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Miami singer, songwriter and music educator A-Stone has released “It’s Gonna Be a Good Day,” a faith-driven single shaped by personal loss and meant to encourage listeners to reset their day. The track previews his forthcoming collection,…
Stephen Bradford named Los Angeles Times Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Stephen Bradford was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary in a special section published August 18, 2026. The profile cites more than $1.5 billion in…
Studio 12 wins 8th straight Consumer Choice Award in music education
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Studio 12 has earned its eighth consecutive Consumer Choice Award in the School – Music category, underscoring the Saskatoon studio’s long-running reputation for instruction and student support.
Sound.me hits 3 million creators as music marketing moves to pay-per-post campaigns
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Sound.me says its creator network has grown to 3 million registered creators across 61 countries, with more than 1.5 million completed campaign videos for 4,100-plus artists, labels and brands.
W Hotels planned for uptown Charlotte at 400 South Tryon
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Spandrel Development Partners said Sept. 10 it plans to bring W Hotels to the 400 South Tryon redevelopment in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the hospitality anchor of the project.
Smart speakers market seen tripling to $75.8B by 2035
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The global smart speakers market is projected to rise from $18.3 billion in 2026 to $75.8 billion by 2035, driven by LLM-powered voice assistants, smart home adoption and on-device AI. The forecast points to a shift from basic voice commands to…
Music-based reading program targets dyslexia timing gaps
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They Sing into Reading™, created by Matthew Glavach, Ph.D., aims to help struggling readers by using music, rhythm and metronome timing to strengthen timing pathways tied to dyslexia.
APM Music and Berklee launch collegiate production music catalog
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APM Music and Berklee College of Music have launched the Berklee Music Library, a new production music catalog built from student and alumni recordings and now available for licensing worldwide.
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