Album & Track Reviews
Billboard Tracks Music Legislation in 119th Congress
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Soft Palms on Releasing ‘In Echo’ Album Alongside ‘How to Be Self-Reliant’ Music Industry Book: ‘Our Goal Is to Help People Get Their Money’
The duo dropped their second album In Echo today (June 19) via Everloving Records.
“Come on, meet me on the dancefloor”: Madonna to host ‘Club Confessions’ album listening party in London
Here's how to enter the ticket sale...
Role Model is first artist to use Spotify ‘Reserved’ ticketing
Spotify’s next big step into ticketing is rolling out. ‘Reserved’ was announced last month at Spotify’s investor day in New York, and is now live for its premium subscribers in the US. As we explained then, it will see Spotify reserving two tickets for partner artists’ “most dedicated fans” then sen
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More
Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
Donner Groove Ultra Electronic Drum Set Review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Congress Considers Music Industry Legislation
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Italy on the rise
Italy has, alongside its European neighbours Germany and France, emerged as a real beneficiary of the streaming age, with the country experiencing a boom in domestic listening alongside steady, streaming-driven growth. According to the full-year figures from industry body FIMI, Italy experienced its
Oliver Tree’s mother shares tribute as Post Malone dedicates Toronto show to “beautiful man”: “We are so proud of you”
Tree died in a helicopter crash last weekend, aged 32
‘No Fakes Act’ takes its next step towards becoming US law
The ‘No Fakes Act’ is the proposed US legislation tackling unauthorised AI deepfakes, which was recently reintroduced for a third time in the Senate.
Apple Mac Mini M4 Review
Apple’s miniature desktop packs enough punch to run most music-making tasks without breaking a sweat
Donner Groove Ultra Electronic Drum Set Review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Lizzo Addresses Career "Attack" Amid Album Performance
She has responded to claims that she has "no fanbase" by claiming there's been a "very obvious and public attack on my career"
Stewart Copeland Not Returning for New Spyro Soundtrack
He composed the music for the first four mainline games
Billboard Tracks Music Legislation in 119th Congress
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Sam Deep's Amapiano Ascent: Analyzing a 15% Spotify Follower Surge
Sam Deep is currently exhibiting a notable surge in engagement, evidenced by a 15% increase in Spotify followers. This metric suggests a growing listener interest within the Amapiano landscape, potentially signaling an emergent artist trajectory.
UniFreq Recordings Artist Olle Boerg Signals Emerging Electronic Momentum
Olle Boerg, a Swedish artist on UniFreq Recordings, is experiencing a remarkable surge in engagement metrics, with Spotify followers growing by 422% to a current total of 1,306. This significant spike suggests an evolving listener interest within electronic music landscapes.
Motion Agency launches pan-European commercial radio promotion service, appoints Nick Bray as Head of Radio
Motion's first campaign under Bray's direction is the radio promotion of Jorja Smith's single, 'What's Done Is Done' Source
The Police’s Stewart Copeland won’t be back for new ‘Spyro’ soundtrack
He composed the music for the first four mainline games
Lizzo’s new album ‘Bitch’ fails to crack top 100 in UK or US
She has responded to claims that she has "no fanbase" by claiming there's been a "very obvious and public attack on my career"