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Spotify's "Global Impact List 2025" highlights the international success of German artists, showcasing trends in electronic and genre-fusion music.
Avaion's tracks "Wacuka" and "Save My Love" exemplify electronic dance music's global appeal, bridging diverse audiences effectively.
Electric Callboy's "Elevator Operator" merges metalcore with electronic elements, demonstrating the potential of genre fusion for worldwide resonance.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.