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Last update: 17 minutes agoMusic Industry Power Moves: Mike Gitter, a longtime underground tastemaker who helped shape punk and hardcore’s mainstream reach, has resurfaced with a new chapter at BLKIIBLK Records. Global Pop & Charts: LE SSERAFIM’s “BOOMPALA” has surged into Apple Music’s Global Top 100 and hit major country charts, while their playful 90s-sample hook keeps the momentum rolling. Celebrity Culture: Chris Brown celebrated an honorary doctorate with a simple “I did a thing,” adding “Dr Brown” to the growing list of off-stage milestones. Latin Music at Scale: Sueños Music Festival is spotlighting a fast-rising Latin rave wave, with younger DJs blending cumbia/reggaetón/regional Mexican sounds into EDM-ready festival sets. Live Music & Community: St. Augustine Music Festival kicks off its 20th anniversary with six free classical concerts, and Zimbabwe’s DVD Shop Sessions hits 26 episodes—proving small venues still drive big music moments. War’s Cultural Toll: Russia’s latest Kyiv strike reportedly damaged major cultural institutions, including the Kyiv Opera and National Philharmonic.
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