Music Industry
69% of Spotify streams in the US go to American artists
The US is the biggest recorded-music market in the world, and it’s one where domestic artists are taking a big share of streams according to Spotify. “69% of all streams in the country go to American artists, and American music makes up 70% of the Spotify Top 50 chart in the U.S. in 2025,” claimed [
Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy
The BBC said it “deeply” regretted broadcasting the set, describing the "death to the IDF" chants as “anti-Semitic sentiments” that were “utterly unacceptable” The post Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy appeared fi
US Department Of Justice defends its Live Nation settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
Spotify slashes streams of hit song after suspicious activity on prediction market Kalshi
Kalshi said in April that trading on the its music 'contracts' had already topped USD $400 million in 2026 Source
Transmissions NYC: AFEM and Resident Advisor present a half-day summit at Elsewhere
AFEM and Resident Advisor present Transmissions NYC: Plugging In To The Electronic Music Sector, a free half-day summit at Elsewhere Brooklyn on 18 June, programmed as part of New York Music Month. Th
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Reach new audiences with photos on YouTube Shorts
If posting to YouTube Shorts as part of your artist’s marketing strategy, you know that traditionally, it doesn’t have the same photo posting feature as Instagram and TikTok do, with Carousels and Photo Mode, respectively – as can be useful towards keeping up posting frequency while not always havin
Poland’s music market prowess
Poland has undoubtedly been an economic success story of the last two decades – this year it has edged past Switzerland to become the world’s 20th largest economy, and is the 16th biggest music market globally. “Poland isn’t just growing; it’s maturing,” says Bartosz Szwoch, CFO, Warner Music Poland
Kalshi trades spark Spotify investigation into fake streams
Spotify has been forced to remove more than 500k streams of a song that topped its US chart after – in the Financial Times’ words – “discovering that the surge in streaming coincided with a jump in suspicious wagers on prediction market Kalshi”.
Spotify slashes streams of hit song after suspicious activity on prediction market Kalshi
Kalshi said in April that trading on the its music 'contracts' had already topped USD $400 million in 2026 Source
Olivia Rodrigo Extends Chart Reign In Australia
Ella Langley continues the dominant run by female artists on the ARIA Singles Chart, a takeover that is coming up to a full year.
The Static Momentum of Pop: Follower Data Reveals Current Market Stability
Recent analysis of Pop artists reveals a period of static growth in Spotify follower counts for key figures such as Olivia Rodrigo and Bebe Rexha. Both artists, based in the United States, show a 0% increase in followers, suggesting a moment of consolidation rather than rapid expansion within their respective fan bases.
Anuv Jain lands Coke Studio Bharat’s first chart-topper
It’s been a good week for Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain and his fans on Spotify. On Sunday, 28 June, he staged ‘Coming Home to Anuv Jain’, a special event organised […] The post is from Music Ally.
Olivia Rodrigo Extends Chart Reign In Australia
Ella Langley continues the dominant run by female artists on the ARIA Singles Chart, a takeover that is coming up to a full year.
Frankie Beanie Releases "blue monday"
Frankie Beanie’s supermodel* makes cigarette-rasped alterna-pop. New single ‘blue monday’ trades his deadpan Tesco-meal-deal wit for something more wistful, upbeat drums and acoustic guitar settling i
PRS Wins Appeal in Black Box Royalties Case
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
DOJ Defends Live Nation Settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
Google Advocates for AI Fair Use While UK Considers Copyright Law
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
Frankie Beanie Releases New Single 'blue monday'
Frankie Beanie’s supermodel* makes cigarette-rasped alterna-pop. New single ‘blue monday’ trades his deadpan Tesco-meal-deal wit for something more wistful, upbeat drums and acoustic guitar settling i
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action