Legal Clash in Pop Culture: Christian metal band Demon Hunter sued Netflix over the “KPop Demon Hunters” trademark, saying the film’s music, merch and planned tour are causing “substantial confusion” with fans and even ticket buyers. Tech & Music Trust: A Queen’s University Belfast researcher warns UK music is being distorted by AI deepfakes, bots and ticketing scams, calling for faster regulation to restore transparency. Global Electronic Spotlight: Sunburn Festival 2026 adds Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso as a headliner for Mumbai (Dec. 18–19). New Music Tech for Beginners: ENYA MUSIC’s Cyber-G Pocket review highlights a foldable, pocket-friendly instrument aimed at making first steps into music easier. Industry Power Shift: Concord Music Publishing says artists increasingly go to publishers first for financing and creative support, as independent distribution expands. South Africa House Comeback: Liquideep return with a new chapter built on “intentionality” and a renewed sense of responsibility. K-pop Crossover Moment: “Baby Shark Boy” Park Geonroung debuts as an electropop artist with “WAVE,” featuring Monsta X’s JOOHONEY. Classical on the Move: Hong Kong’s LCSD launches “Music at Heart,” an eight-lecture series starting Oct. 7. Festival Fever Worldwide: Beijing Music Festival returns Oct. 9–20 with nearly 700 artists across opera, symphonic and cross-genre shows.