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Spotify marks Haryanvi music growth with new flagship playlist
In January, Spotify launched its dedicated Haryanvi music hub in response to the strong growth of the language on the platform, the listenership of which grew almost 7x between February […] The post is from Music Ally.
Rush Members Helped Push Campaign For Permanent Neil Peart Memorial in Ontario Park Over the Top With Massive Donation
The tribute to the prog rock band's late drummer is slated to go up in Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, near the spot where Peart spent his early years.
Watch Brandon Flowers perform ‘An American Dream’ and tease next Killers album on ‘Fallon’
“We’ve got some titles floating around”
AI-music startup Grai acquires social-music service Hangout
In August we wrote about a startup called Grai becoming one of the first two companies – the other was Udio – to license a group of AI patents registered by UMG-backed Music IP Holdings. The post is from Music Ally.
Soundtrack says UK businesses aren’t licensing music properly
Soundtrack (formerly Soundtrack Your Brand) is one of the companies licensing music for business use: restaurants, hotels, bars, retailers, gyms and more. But it seems many of those businesses still don’t see the need for specific licences. The post is from Music Ally.
Ex-Patreon trio join OpenAI to ‘build together with creators’
Creatives of all stripes, from musicians to YouTubers, have been fretting about how AI might put them out of work. Yet plenty have also been exploring how AI can help them to do that work better. The post is from Music Ally.
TuneCore will match donations from its artists to Sounds Right
EarthPercent and Sounds Right’s ‘Give Nature A Split’ is the initiative where artists can use sounds from nature in their music, and list ‘Nature’ as a featured artist to donate a portion of their royalties to conservation work. The post is from Music Ally.
Snoop Dogg is part of kids-music firm Moonbug’s new spin-off
Snoop Dogg has been in the children’s-music game since 2022 when he launched his ‘Doggyland’ channel on YouTube. A live tie-up with Kidz Bop followed in 2025, and now he’s partnering with another big kids-music brand: Moonbug. The post is from Music Ally.
Hybe’s Cine Fest K-Pop cinema festival is expanding globally
K-Pop films have been a lucrative affair for cinema-distribution firm Trafalgar Releasing: back in 2024 it said it had already grossed more than $120m from them in box-offices worldwide. The post is from Music Ally.
Woman from Black Sabbath’s album cover creates AI-themed rock opera
The album explores the narrative of “myself (or Alice) falling in love with AI”
“An exceptional talent”: Amy Winehouse to be celebrated at special Back To Black anniversary gig
Show will feature Mark Ronson, her backing band and guest singers
Mahershala Ali “trained so hard” for ‘Blade’ reboot that he injured himself – and then Marvel cancelled the film
The Oscar winner opened up about the ill-fated project in a recent interview
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding Infrastructure in Music
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Explores Sustainable Audience Building Post-Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
AFEM Webinar Addresses Healthy Work Practices in Electronic Music
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market Facilitates Over 1,800 DJ Device Resales
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Beck's Sea Change Caused Record Label Concerns
Beck has recalled that making his shimmering 2002 classic Sea Change caused more than a little consternation from the powers that be…
OutKast sue rapper/producer Ovrkast for trademark infringement and “malicious intent”
They claim that the similarities between the names leads to people believing that he is associated with them
Oasis ‘Live ’27’: New UK, Italy and Germany dates announced due to “phenomenal demand”
The band's second night in Paris has also been rescheduled
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ to Be Celebrated With Star-Studded Tribute Concert: See Full Lineup
Back to Black producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi helped curate the concert which will take place in London next month.