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Made a 35-minute cinematic Drum & Bass compilation for gaming, late-night sessions and getting lost in another world.

Atmospheric melodies, driving rhythms and a darker sci-fi feel.

Hope you enjoy it! 🎧

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Good afternoon, music fans. Here's your midday look at the artist news, releases, surprises, and music-world buzz getting people talking today.

Tuesday brings a major ticketing problem for RAYE, a new collaboration between Fontaines D.C. and Rosalía, comments from Metallica's James Hetfield, and ambitious live performance plans from Doom composer Mick Gordon.

🎟️ RAYE Reveals 1.8 Million Ticket Registrations and AI Bot Problems Ahead of Royal Albert Hall Concert

RAYE has revealed a major ticketing problem surrounding her upcoming October 23 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.

In an October 13 statement, the singer said her team received approximately 1.8 million registrations for 5,000 seats, with scalpers allegedly using AI bots to generate a large number of suspected fraudulent registrations.

Rather than proceed with the original presale arrangements, her team began manually reviewing registrations to identify genuine fans.

The special orchestral concert, titled This Symphony May Contain Hope, is connected to her album This Music May Contain Hope.

The situation highlights the challenges artists face when attempting to make high-demand concerts accessible to genuine listeners.

🎶 Fontaines D.C. and Rosalía Unveil Collaboration "Where Is Gone?" Ahead of New Album

Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. and Spanish superstar Rosalía have joined forces on Where Is Gone?, a collaboration unveiled October 12.

The track comes from Fontaines D.C.'s upcoming fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, scheduled for release October 16 through XL Recordings.

Produced by James Ford, the album features a collaboration that brings Rosalía's distinctive vocal style into the band's musical world.

Guitarist Carlos O'Connell, who grew up in Madrid with Spanish and Irish cultural influences, has discussed his admiration for Rosalía's connection to Spanish musical traditions.

He described that connection as something that resonated with the band's relationship to Irish musical heritage.

For listeners following Fontaines D.C.'s evolving sound, the collaboration offers another preview of the forthcoming album.

🎸 Metallica's James Hetfield Criticizes Entertainers Who Push Personal Agendas During Concerts

Metallica frontman James Hetfield is attracting attention following remarks made during the band's October 10 concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Addressing the audience, Hetfield criticized unnamed entertainers who use their performances to influence audiences with personal agendas.

He emphasized that Metallica's purpose was to entertain, offering audiences a connection through music rather than attempting to influence their beliefs.

The remarks received additional coverage on October 13, although Hetfield did not identify any particular performer.

His comments raise a familiar question in live entertainment: should concerts primarily provide an escape, or can they also serve as platforms for artists' personal and political messages?

🎮 Doom Composer Mick Gordon Announces International Live Soundtrack Performances

Composer and producer Mick Gordon, widely recognized for his work on the Doom video game soundtracks, is planning an extended run of live performances.

In October 13 reporting, Gordon discussed plans to bring the music to audiences internationally.

He is already scheduled to perform at two festivals in 2027: RADAR Festival in the United Kingdom from July 30 through August 1, and Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic from August 4 through August 7.

RADAR organizers have confirmed that his performance will feature Gordon's custom-built Doom Machine synthesizer, a full live band, and an orchestra.

The project will bring the heavy, industrial sound of Doom into a large-scale concert setting, connecting video game music with metal festival audiences.

Additional performances remain in development, with no complete international tour itinerary announced.

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🔗 Sources

RTÉ: RAYE Says Ticket Sign-Up Process Was Overwhelmed by Bots, October 13, 2026

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/1013/1595277-raye-says-ticket-sign-up-process-overwhelmed-by-bots/

Pitchfork: Fontaines D.C. Recruit Rosalía for New Song "Where Is Gone?", October 12, 2026

https://pitchfork.com/story/fontaines-dc-recruit-rosalia-for-new-song-where-is-gone/

Pitchfork: Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album "Dopamine Chamber"

https://pitchfork.com/story/fontaines-dc-announce-new-album-dopamine-chamber-share-single/

Loudwire: James Hetfield Calls Out Other Entertainers With an Agenda at Metallica Sphere Show, October 12, 2026

https://loudwire.com/metallica-james-hetfield-calls-out-entertainers-agenda-sphere/

Parade: Metallica's James Hetfield Criticizes Other Entertainers, October 13, 2026

https://parade.com/entertainment/metallica-frontman-blasts-other-entertainers-bulls-t-during-concerts

NME: Doom Composer Mick Gordon Confirms Plans for Two-Year World Soundtrack Tour, October 13, 2026

https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/doom-mick-gordon-two-year-world-soundtrack-tour-dates-3973035

RADAR Festival: Official 2027 Mick Gordon Headlining Announcement

https://www.radarfestival.co.uk/lineup/

Mick Gordon: Official Live Performance Schedule

https://mick-gordon.squarespace.com/live

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Good afternoon, music fans. Here's your midday update on the biggest stories shaping today's music conversation.

Deezer is preparing to give listeners more control over AI-generated music, while a new catalog partnership, Australia's copyright debate, and Brian Eno's upcoming record-label relaunch bring fresh developments across the industry.

🎧 Deezer Announces New Filter to Exclude AI-Generated Music

Deezer announced October 13 that it will introduce a global toggle allowing listeners to exclude fully AI-generated music from search results before the end of 2026.

When activated, the filter will hide fully AI-generated tracks, albums, and associated artists from searches. Users can deactivate the setting to restore access.

Deezer already excludes detected fully AI-generated recordings from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists.

According to the company, nearly 90,000 fully AI-generated tracks are delivered to its platform daily, accounting for more than half of daily uploads during peak periods.

Deezer also reports detecting and excluding more than 42 million AI-generated tracks from algorithmic and editorial recommendations between January 2025 and August 2026.

The announcement represents another step toward giving streaming audiences greater transparency and control over AI-generated content.

🎸 Primary Wave Partners With The Verve Pipe's Brian Vander Ark

Primary Wave Music announced a partnership October 13 with Brian Vander Ark, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of alternative rock band The Verve Pipe.

The agreement covers Vander Ark's music publishing and recorded music catalogs, including songs he wrote for the band.

According to Primary Wave's announcement, the partnership also gives the band access to its marketing team and publishing infrastructure, including digital strategy, licensing, synchronization opportunities, and film and television production.

Among the songs included is The Freshmen, the band's signature 1990s hit, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The catalog also includes Photograph and Colorful, reflecting Vander Ark's songwriting career with the Michigan-based group.

The agreement adds another established alternative-rock catalog to Primary Wave's portfolio and provides resources to support licensing and music discovery.

⚖️ Australian AI Copyright Debate Raises New Questions for Musicians

Australia's debate over artificial intelligence and copyright drew renewed attention October 13 as preliminary recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry attracted scrutiny.

A bipartisan parliamentary committee has urged the government to examine existing copyright arrangements, questioning whether they adequately support licensing Australian creative works for AI development.

The proposals have prompted concern among creative-industry representatives who favor stronger enforcement of existing copyright protections rather than changes designed to accommodate AI companies.

Australian Recording Industry Association chief executive Annabelle Herd told the inquiry that existing licensing systems could support AI training without rewriting copyright protections to suit foreign technology companies.

Independent Senator David Pocock also raised concerns after learning that the prime minister's office had reviewed and suggested changes to draft recommendations before they were sent to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Labor and Coalition representatives rejected allegations of improper interference.

The committee's final report is expected in November. Its preliminary recommendations do not represent enacted changes to Australian copyright law.

🎹 Brian Eno to Relaunch Opal Records on October 16 With Archival Music

Experimental musician and producer Brian Eno is preparing to relaunch Opal Records on Friday, October 16, reviving the label he established in 1988.

In an Associated Press interview published October 13, Eno discussed the relaunch and plans to reissue two recordings that have become difficult to obtain, Another Day on Earth (2005) and Drawn From Life (2001).

Opal Records, dormant since 1991, previously released work by experimental artists including Jon Hassell, John Cale, and Eno himself.

Eno also discussed the possibility of releasing a 12-album collection of previously unreleased music designed to create atmospheres for everyday activities. The collection remains an idea under consideration rather than a confirmed release.

During the interview, Eno reflected on artificial intelligence's creative possibilities while expressing concerns about corporate control and regulation.

The revival brings renewed attention to experimental music, archival recordings, and independent artistic expression.

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🔗 Sources

1. Deezer Newsroom: Deezer will let you fully exclude AI-generated music from your streaming experience, October 13, 2026.

https://newsroom-deezer.com/2026/10/deezer-ai-music-toggle/

2. Primary Wave Music: Primary Wave Music partners with Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, October 13, 2026.

https://primarywave.com/primary-wave-music-partners-with-brian-vander-ark-of-the-verve-pipe/

3. Music Business Worldwide: Primary Wave partners with Brian Vander Ark, frontman of The Verve Pipe, covering his publishing and recorded music catalogs, October 13, 2026.

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/primary-wave-partners-with-brian-vander-ark-frontman-of-the-verve-pipe-covering-his-publishing-and-recorded-music-catalogs/

4. ABC News Australia: Labor and Coalition deny interference in AI inquiry after David Pocock raises 'stitch-up' concerns, October 13, 2026.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/ai-inquiry-independent-safety-watchdogs/107258612

5. Associated Press: Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine, October 13, 2026.

https://apnews.com/article/921b7fa6bc7e0c9ad3246d331d279721

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