Global Pop Buzz: BTS’ “Normal” video just became Spotify’s most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day, after a Spotify-only premiere (YouTube release set for July 19), while BTS V also drew massive TikTok attention with a Paris-filmed dance clip. Streaming Costs: Apple Music raised subscription prices again, with hikes already live in the US/UK/Europe and also reported in India and Malaysia, citing rising licensing costs. Industry Transparency: Major record industry groups (RIAA/IFPI) launched a voluntary labeling program to clearly mark generative AI as “AI-generated” vs “AI-assisted” in recorded music. New Releases: Ulver dropped a video for “Hollywood Babylon,” and Saliva unveiled “Longshot” featuring Johnny Van Zant ahead of its August 14 album. Live Music & Community: Lakes Area Music Festival’s free Prelude Series brings chamber concerts across central Minnesota, while Norfolk’s historic church hosts a Bach-to-Purcell program on July 24. Local Culture & Noise: Matheran in India faces backlash over tourists blasting loud music in forest areas, with calls for stricter enforcement.