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Catch the current of the West Coast music scene. Sound Waves is where we capture the rhythm of the Pacific—from the echo of a legendary Laurel Canyon melody to the raw signal from an underground Seattle club. Through in-depth profiles, sharp reviews, and live dispatches, we explore the artists, festivals, and movements that define the essential sound of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Global Music Industry Navigates Copyright Battles, AI Challenges, and Tour Shifts on June 18, 2025
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Global Music Industry Navigates Copyright Battles, AI Challenges, and Tour Shifts on June 18, 2025

Leeanne Perez 9 months ago 0

Global music news on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, presents a landscape marked by significant legal developments, technological disruption, and shifts in artist activities, reflecting the complex...

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Global Phenomenon Cosmic Tide Announce Highly Anticipated Fifth Album 'Stellar Drift,' Due August 23
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Global Phenomenon Cosmic Tide Announce Highly Anticipated Fifth Album ‘Stellar Drift,’ Due August 23

evan Park 9 months ago 0

Cosmic Tide Set to Release Fifth Studio Album ‘Stellar Drift’ Global music phenomenon Cosmic Tide has officially announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled ‘\”Stellar...

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Pulse Festival 2025: The Echoes, Seraphina Lead Stellar Lineup in Lisbon
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Pulse Festival 2025: The Echoes, Seraphina Lead Stellar Lineup in Lisbon

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Pulse Festival 2025 Unveils Complete Lineup Featuring The Echoes and Seraphina Lisbon, Portugal – Pulse Festival, recognized as Lisbon, Portugal’s major annual music event, officially revealed...

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Pop Icon Nova Announces Surprise Album 'Starlight' Set for June 14 Release
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Pop Icon Nova Announces Surprise Album ‘Starlight’ Set for June 14 Release

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Pop Icon Nova Announces Surprise Album ‘Starlight’ Set for June 14 Release In a move that has sent ripples through the global music industry and ignited...

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Sonic Bloom 2024 Festival Capacity Reduced by 15% Amidst Permit Issues
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Sonic Bloom 2024 Festival Capacity Reduced by 15% Amidst Permit Issues

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Sonic Bloom Festival Faces Significant Capacity Cut Due to Permit Dispute Rye, Colorado — The highly anticipated Sonic Bloom Festival, an annual event drawing electronic music...

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Billie Eilish Announces Massive 'Horizons' World Tour 2026 Following Global Chart Domination
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Billie Eilish Announces Massive ‘Horizons’ World Tour 2026 Following Global Chart Domination

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Billie Eilish Unveils Extensive ‘Horizons’ World Tour Set for 2026 [CITY, STATE] – Global music phenomenon Billie Eilish has officially announced her highly anticipated ‘Horizons’ World...

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Indie Sensation Pulse Joins Latitude Festival 2025 Lineup Ahead of 'Echoes in Bloom' Album Release
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Indie Sensation Pulse Joins Latitude Festival 2025 Lineup Ahead of ‘Echoes in Bloom’ Album Release

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Pulse Adds Headliner Power to Latitude Festival 2025 Latitude Festival, one of the UK’s premier cultural showcases blending music, arts, comedy, and more, has announced a...

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Ariana Grande Confirmed as Final Glastonbury 2025 Headliner Amidst Record Sales & Surprise Act Teases
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Ariana Grande Confirmed as Final Glastonbury 2025 Headliner Amidst Record Sales & Surprise Act Teases

brett Chang 10 months ago 0

Glastonbury 2025: Final Headliner Revealed and Exciting Lineup Additions Announced Worthy Farm, Pilton, England – June 3, 2025 – Organizers of the globally renowned Glastonbury Festival...

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Coachella Launches 'Green Future' Initiative for 2026, Targets 30% Carbon Reduction by 2030 with EcoFest Partnership
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Coachella Launches ‘Green Future’ Initiative for 2026, Targets 30% Carbon Reduction by 2030 with EcoFest Partnership

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Coachella Unveils Comprehensive ‘Green Future’ Program for 2026 Goldenvoice, the organizing body behind the globally acclaimed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, has publicly announced a...

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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan, Adding 20,000 Attendees From 2026
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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan, Adding 20,000 Attendees From 2026

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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan Glastonbury Festival organizers today made a significant announcement regarding the future scale of the world-renowned event. Plans have been...

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