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Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
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Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
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Category: Soundwaves

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.

Cardi B Lawsuit, Ozzy Osbourne's Charitable Triumph, and Music Industry Shakeups Dominate Digital Music News
Soundwaves

Cardi B Lawsuit, Ozzy Osbourne’s Charitable Triumph, and Music Industry Shakeups Dominate Digital Music News

Jorge Salcido 11 months ago

Digital Music News | Your Source for Music Industry News The music industry is a constantly evolving landscape, and staying informed requires a finger on the...

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Beaufort Delta Gears Up for a Month of Music Festivals in August
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Beaufort Delta Gears Up for a Month of Music Festivals in August

evan Park 11 months ago

The Beaufort Delta region in the Northwest Territories is preparing for a vibrant August, with a trifecta of music festivals set to bring the communities together...

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Beaufort Delta Gears Up for a Month of Music Festivals
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Beaufort Delta Gears Up for a Month of Music Festivals

evan Park 11 months ago

Beaufort Delta Gears Up for a Month of Music Festivals The Beaufort Delta region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, is preparing for a vibrant August filled...

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Sierra Ferrell's Iowa Concert Cut Short by Fire Alarms, Transforms into Street Performance
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Sierra Ferrell’s Iowa Concert Cut Short by Fire Alarms, Transforms into Street Performance

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

Iowa Concert Abruptly Interrupted An Iowa concert featuring Sierra Ferrell on July 16, 2025, was unexpectedly cut short due to the activation of fire alarms at...

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August 2025 Poised for Major Music Releases: Hip Hop, Rock, and More Dominate New Music Landscape
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August 2025 Poised for Major Music Releases: Hip-Hop, Rock, and More Dominate New Music Landscape

Priyank anair 11 months ago

August 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental month for Music lovers, as a diverse array of artists across multiple genres prepare to unveil their...

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Kobalt's KOSIGN Platform Rapidly Registers 12,000 Songs, Targets $1 Billion in Uncollected Music Royalties
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Kobalt’s KOSIGN Platform Rapidly Registers 12,000 Songs, Targets $1 Billion in Uncollected Music Royalties

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

In a significant development for the global music publishing sector, independent music publisher Kobalt launched its new invite and application-only publishing platform, KOSIGN, in February 2025....

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Ottawa Bluesfest Kicks Off 31st Edition at LeBreton Flats: Headliners, New Features, and What to Expect
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Ottawa Bluesfest Kicks Off 31st Edition at LeBreton Flats: Headliners, New Features, and What to Expect

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

Ottawa’s premier summer music event, the Ottawa Bluesfest, officially commences today, July 10, transforming LeBreton Flats into a vibrant hub for music enthusiasts from across the...

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Drake Set to Make History with Unprecedented Three Night Headline at London's Wireless Festival
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Drake Set to Make History with Unprecedented Three-Night Headline at London’s Wireless Festival

Sasha Martinez 11 months ago

London, UK – World-renowned Canadian rapper and singer Drake is poised to undertake a historic run at London’s Wireless Festival, marking a significant moment for the...

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UNTOLD Dubai 2025 Secures Electronic Heavyweights Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren for November Return
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UNTOLD Dubai 2025 Secures Electronic Heavyweights Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren for November Return

Priyank anair 11 months ago

Dubai, UAE – UNTOLD Dubai, a premier music festival on the international circuit and a significant cultural event in the Middle East, has officially announced its...

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Listen Out Festival Cancels 2025 Australian Edition, Pivots to 'Curated Parties' Amid Industry Challenges
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Listen Out Festival Cancels 2025 Australian Edition, Pivots to ‘Curated Parties’ Amid Industry Challenges

Maisie Rivers 11 months ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The annual Listen Out music festival, a prominent fixture on Australia’s cultural calendar, has confirmed the cancellation of its planned 2025 edition. Organisers...

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