Sneakers, clothes, musical instruments and other items owned by Avicii hit the auction block in support of the Tim Bergling Foundation. edm.com

Indonesia has the potential to advance its music industry at the international level, emulating the success of South Korea with its globally popular K-pop, according to Culture Minister Fadli Zon.

Drake starts legal action against Universal and Spotify over Kendrick diss tracks rumpus. Music Radar

With a focus on deregulation, Trump’s approach may favor tech innovation over traditional protections, creating both risks and opportunities for the music industry. Forbes

Overconsumption of physical music releases, mainly vinyl records, is the latest focus of society’s infatuation with using less progressive technology for aesthetics’ sake. FSU News

L’autorité de régulation audiovisuelle et radiophonique a convoqué plusieurs chanteurs de trap, un style musical accusé de promouvoir la violence au sein de la jeunesse. Entre responsabilité et liberté d’expression,

La conexión entre la música y la política es profunda y multifacética, trascendiendo fronteras y épocas. Ok Diario

Taliban authorities have shut down Radio Zhman TV in Afghanistan’s southeastern Khost province, accusing the station of using background music in its broadcasts, a violation of the Taliban’s media policies

Family of East aims to connect its community with industry opportunities and “expand the role of Asian identities in the Western music world”. mixmag

President-elect Trump has chosen Matt Gaetz to serve as his Attorney General. Speculation about the possibility of ending the U.S. Government’s antitrust action against Live Nation has already begun. Digital