Streaming & Digital
Paramount+ Free Access Options Revealed
Thinking about joining the streaming service? Here's a list of ways to score Paramount+ access for free.
Deal Alert: Here’s How to Get Paramount+ for Free
Thinking about joining the streaming service? Here's a list of ways to score Paramount+ access for free.
Social Distortion Unleash New Song “Partners in Crime”: Stream
The legendary punk act's new album Born to Kill arrives on May 8th. Social Distortion Unleash New Song “Partners in Crime”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
TuneCore partners with RoyFi to offer royalty advances to indie artists
Artists can secure direct cash advances without giving up equity or transferring ownership of copyrights. Source
Member Spotlight: Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
After Universal, Warner, and Merlin deals, now Udio inks licensing agreement with Kobalt
The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source
Amazon Music adds originals before Stagecoach 2026 livestream
Amazon Music’s long-running livestreaming partnership with the US Stagecoach festival continues this year, with the country-focused event due to air on Prime Video, Twitch and Amazon Music’s app from 24-26 April. Each day’s feed will be complemented by a re-broadcast for international viewers: a sen
Socan reveals its collections hit a record $587m in 2025
Canadian collecting society Socan has published its financial results for 2025, revealing that its collections grew 5% year-on-year to $587m – a record for the organisation. However, that growth wasn’t quite reflected in Socan’s royalty distributions to its members. They were down slightly (“in esse
AFEM x Downtown: Artist Strategies for UGC Platforms
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain
AFEM Features Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
Secretly buys Babel Ops in latest indie-indie consolidation move
Independent consolidation isn’t just about majors buying indies, nor is it just about acquisitions involving labels. Consolidation focused on tech platforms is also a trend in 2026 – and an encouraging one. The latest example sees Secretly Distribution acquiring tech firm Babel Ops, including its an
Coachella 2026 to Offer Full Multicam Livestream
Viewers will also be able to stream up to four performances simultaneously
Coachella 2026 livestream will feature all seven stages and 4K resolution
Viewers will also be able to stream up to four performances simultaneously
Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
Thaiboy Digital Announces The Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
Thaiboy Digital Announces Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
Thaiboy Digital Announces The Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
PNAU Returns With Playful ‘Tu Corazón (Your Heart)’ Featuring The Warning: Stream It Now
“Tu Corazón (Your Heart)” is a good time crunched into three pumping minutes.
Thaiboy Digital Announces Underworld Tour
The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise
BTS's "SWIM" Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100
The K-pop royalty's lead comeback single debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100.