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Last update: 12 hours agoSpotify Branding: Spotify says its “disco ball” app icon is temporary and the classic green logo returns next week—because apparently even a 20th-anniversary glow-up can spark backlash. Tech for Music-Makers: UJAM adds Symphonic Elements CHOOIR, a choir instrument built from Hans Zimmer’s film-music material, aiming to make cinematic vocals easier to drop into productions. Live Music Under Pressure: Australia’s biggest stage shows are cutting real musicians—Disney’s The Lion King replaces string parts with KeyComp tech, and performers are pushing back over jobs and pay. Courtroom vs. Culture: A Melbourne pianist’s discrimination trial against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra begins over a Gaza-related dedication that led to a cancelled performance. Big Pop Moments: Eurovision ends with Bulgaria’s Dara winning “Bangaranga,” but Israel’s strong finish keeps the politics front and center. Country Spotlight: At the ACM Awards, Ella Langley dominates with multiple wins while Cody Johnson takes Entertainer of the Year.
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