Streaming & Digital
Dahi Releases “How to Pray” Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Amber Mark: Stream
The West Coast native's debut solo album Black Boy (Alternative) is out now, with appearances from Lamar, Childish Gambino, Vince Staples, Ravyn Lenae, and more. Dahi Releases “How to Pray” Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Amber Mark: Stream Karan Singh
SoundCloud Launches Direct Artist Downloads with Zero Commission
The beta is starting with approximately 200 US-based Artist Pro creators who have Fan Support enabled. Source
Luminate's AI Music Identification Framework
Luminate says its CONNECT platform "can now flag AI-generated songs and artists worldwide." Source
SoundCloud Offers Commission-Free Direct Downloads
The beta is starting with approximately 200 US-based Artist Pro creators who have Fan Support enabled. Source
Luminate Introduces AI Music Identification Framework
Luminate says its CONNECT platform "can now flag AI-generated songs and artists worldwide." Source
Free College Football Livestreams Available
Livestream games for weekends full of college football action starting Saturday (Aug. 29) — watch online free.
NCAA College Football 2026-27: Here’s Where to Watch Games Live Online for Free
Livestream games for weekends full of college football action starting Saturday (Aug. 29) — watch online free.
Judge clears UMG and Sony to accuse Suno of pirating YouTube via ‘stream ripping’ to train its AI
However, the judge denied the labels’ separate bid to add 61,026 recordings to the 560 already in suit Source
Music Platforms' Stance on AI Music
From BandCamp's outright ban of AI music to Spotify's "AI Personas" approach, here's how all the online music platforms are dealing with the fast-growing flood of AI-generated content.
How Each Music Listening Platform Is Treating AI Music (Updating)
From BandCamp's outright ban of AI music to Spotify's "AI Personas" approach, here's how all the online music platforms are dealing with the fast-growing flood of AI-generated content.
Dolly Parton Had the Second-Most Streams of Any Artist on the Day of Her Death
On this week's Trending Up, we look at listeners flocking to the timeless catalog of the late legend, as well as a resuscitated Dua Lipa hit and another new Tove Lo-spun-off rap hit.
Judge refuses to dismiss indie artist’s proposed class action against Suno, clearing AI output and stream-ripping claims for discovery
Only one count fell: a claim under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, which the plaintiffs told the court they had cited by mistake. Source
Ramones Documentary 'End of the Century' Gets 4K Release
The release also sees the film receive a 4K restoration as well as its first digital release. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones to Receive New 4K Theatrical Screening Langdon Hickman
Chris Hansen Buys Preshow Ads for His Streaming Network
The To Catch a Predator host has purchased preshow ads to promote his streaming network before showings of A24's Primetime. Chris Hansen to Make People Look at His Real Face Before They See Robert Pa
Chris Hansen to Make People Look at His Real Face Before They See Robert Pattinson in Primetime
The To Catch a Predator host has purchased preshow ads to promote his streaming network before showings of A24's Primetime. Chris Hansen to Make People Look at His Real Face Before They See Robert Pattinson in Primetime Liz Shannon Miller
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones to Receive New 4K Theatrical Screening
The release also sees the film receive a 4K restoration as well as its first digital release. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones to Receive New 4K Theatrical Screening Langdon Hickman
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Music Industry
In this week's Deal's roundup, Merlin and Jamen complete their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems and more.
The Deals: KKR Invests in India’s BookMyShow
In this week's Deal's roundup, Merlin and Jamen complete their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems and more.
“The pair discuss key influences, formative experiences, and his singular approach to artistic innovation”: Jay-Z and Rick Rubin to team up for new documentary series
JAŸ-Z In 8 to start streaming in September
Dave & Tems’ ‘Raindance’ Hits No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart
The new champ helps Tems take the top two slots, as "What You Need" holds in second place.