Culture & Society
Subscription music streaming revenues rose just 2% YoY in Sweden in 2025
Subscription-based audio streaming revenue climbed 2% YoY to SEK 1.95 billion ($199m), accounting for 85% of all music sales in Sweden in 2025. Source
KRK’s Kreate Series Finds a Real-World Home at Miami’s 555 Studios
KRK is using 555 Studios in Miami as a real-world example of where its new Kreate Series monitors fit, and the story makes sense because the space itself is built around constant movement. Located in Wynwood, 555 Studios is not operating like a traditional single-purpose recording room. It is a 10,0
London builder insists he’s “not Banksy” amid new investigation: “Grow up and get a life”
“It's a bit of graffiti at the end of the day,” he said. “It looks bloody horrible. Just get rid of it”
Renee Brodeur promoted to General Manager of artist management firm TMWRK
Executive steps up after more than 10 years at the company, overseeing strategic growth and artist operations across its global roster. Source
In Praise of the Near-EGOTs (Those Who Qualify Only If You Count Honorary Awards)
Most awards experts say only awards won in competition should count toward EGOTs. Fans of these six talents will beg to differ.
The Top 10 Songs Played in Atlanta Strip Clubs in February 2026
One of ATL's trap architects takes over the No. 1 slot.
Niall Horan Channels Grief into New Song After Liam Payne's Death
“I went into hiding a little bit,” said the singer, who wrote an upcoming new song, ‘End Of An Era’, while processing the loss
Podcast Explores Neil Sedaka's 1975 Comeback
This Vintage Pop Stardom episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast looks at the late pop-rock singer-songwriter's unlikely return to the spotlight after a full decade away.
Taemin Exhibit at Grammy Museum Highlights K-Pop Solo Breakthrough
The "Veil" singer becomes the first K-pop soloist to receive a dedicated display at the downtown Los Angeles museum this April.
Underground Resilience: Lisbon's DIY club scene refuses to give up on the dancefloor
Over the past decade, Lisbon has been a haven of DIY nightlife, with a plethora of collectives, record stores, artists, labels and venues coming together to create a vibrant and varied scene. But the Portuguese capital's underground club community has also faced a wave of threats, with venue closure
How Did Neil Sedaka Manage One of Pop’s Greatest Comeback Years in 1975?
This Vintage Pop Stardom episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast looks at the late pop-rock singer-songwriter's unlikely return to the spotlight after a full decade away.
On the Road Scroll to Be Publicly Displayed at Jack Kerouac Museum Following Zach Bryan Auction Purchase
Bryan paid $12.1 million to purchase the manuscript. On the Road Scroll to Be Publicly Displayed at Jack Kerouac Museum Following Zach Bryan Auction Purchase Scoop Harrison
Niall Horan recalls “fear, sadness and all the stuff that comes with grief” following Liam Payne’s death
“I went into hiding a little bit,” said the singer, who wrote an upcoming new song, ‘End Of An Era’, while processing the loss
John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell Star in New Dark Comedy ‘Wild Horse Nine’
The film also stars Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, and Tom Waits. Wild Horse Nine Trailer: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Play CIA Agents in Martin McDonagh’s New Dark Comedy Scoop Harrison
Ryan Gosling’s Gothic Folk Duo Dead Man’s Bones Revisited
His love of scary stories originates from a childhood spent living in a real-life haunted house
Taylor Swift to Appear at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards; John Mellencamp & Kehlani Added as Performers
Swift is the most-awarded artist at the iHearts, having received 34 of their gongs.
Deezer’s revenues fell slightly in 2025 – but it was profitable
If the story of the IFPI’s Global Music Report and various local bodies’ figures for 2025 is growth, that’s not quite the case for streaming service Deezer – although its latest financial results gave it something else to shout about instead. The company reported annual revenues of €534m for 2025, d
Facebook payouts to ‘content creators’ grew 35% to $3bn in 2025
Instagram may get more of the attention when it comes to Meta’s interactions with creators (influencers, as was) but Facebook is clearly no slouch in terms of the revenues it is generating for those social-media stars. “Facebook paid content creators nearly $3 billion in 2025 — a 35% increase from t
Recorded music growth in 2025: France and Italy reveal figures
Now that the IFPI’s Global Music Report for 2025 is out – here’s our coverage from yesterday in case you missed it – some more country-specific figures are emerging from local label bodies. Starting with France and Italy. French organisation SNEP reported €1.07bn of recorded-music revenues for 2025,
Wild Horse Nine Trailer: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Play CIA Agents in Martin McDonagh’s New Dark Comedy
The film also stars Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, and Tom Waits. Wild Horse Nine Trailer: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Play CIA Agents in Martin McDonagh’s New Dark Comedy Scoop Harrison