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"It's tough to break through when you have that many messages out there," said Kempczinski.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The Mexican American DJ and L.A. native Deorro was an inspiration to Avalos, who describes him as “one of the first to break through on major lineups.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“Brands that break through speak to somebody specifically, and who we speak to is somebody we call the ‘cultural rebel,’ ” Tresvant said during an interview last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

An extra £15 million will be allocated to the pre-existing Music Growth Package, which is intended to help emerging artists break through at home and internationally.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“We knew we would not get past the troopers, and we agreed that we would not break through the lines.”

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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