Streaming & Digital
What artist teams need to know about X’s feed algorithm updates
X, formerly Twitter, is certainly not as important for artist campaigns as it once was, though as Andre Benz, co-founder and CEO of broke Records, shared at Music Ally NEXT this year - it’s an important platform for creating conversation around an artist. The post is from Music Ally.
SoundCloud starts letting artists sell downloads direct from their profiles – and says it’s taking zero commission
The beta is starting with approximately 200 US-based Artist Pro creators who have Fan Support enabled. Source
The Beatles Unveil Early “Day Tripper” Recording Ahead of Rubber Soul Reissue: Stream
The track is one of 24 early session recordings included in the upcoming special edition of Rubber Soul. The Beatles Unveil Early “Day Tripper” Recording Ahead of Rubber Soul Reissue: Stream Eddie Fu
SoundCloud to Launch Direct Music Purchases
The new feature rolls out in beta with 200 Artist Pro users to provide their feedback ahead of a wider launch in the fall.
SoundCloud tests feature for artists to sell music downloads from their profiles
SoundCloud, one of the most prominent streaming services, is testing a feature to help artists sell music downloads to fans. The post is from Music Ally.
SoundCloud to Allow Direct Music Purchases
The new feature rolls out in beta with 200 Artist Pro users to provide their feedback ahead of a wider launch in the fall.
Post Malone's 'August 26th' Mixtape Now on Streaming Services
The rapper marked the 10th anniversary of his newly remastered first full-length project by issuing it on vinyl as well.
Post Malone’s Beloved ‘August 26th’ Mixtape Available on Streaming For First Time
The rapper marked the 10th anniversary of his newly remastered first full-length project by issuing it on vinyl as well.
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Audiomack wants to help its African listeners cut download costs
Streaming service Audiomack has rolled out an inventive feature for its African listeners: Night Plan. It’s all about cutting their mobile-data costs. The post is from Music Ally.
There’s a ‘Bel-Air’ spin-off coming about Hilary Banks
The 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' reboot was a big hit for US streamer Peacock
There’s a ‘Bel-Air’ spin-off coming about Hilary Banks
The 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' reboot was a big hit for US streamer Peacock
Camilo’s ‘Vida de Rico’ Enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club
The Colombian singer and songwriter passes one billion streams on YouTube with his feel-good 2020 single “Vida de Rico.”
Camilo’s ‘Vida de Rico’ Enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club
The Colombian singer and songwriter passes one billion streams on YouTube with his feel-good 2020 single “Vida de Rico.”
Tinashe, Mike Shabb, Lucy Bedroque, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork Selects: This Week's Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork Selects: This Week’s Playlist ft. Tinashe, Mike Shabb, and Lucy Bedroque
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
BARELY ALIVE Takes Killed It! Records on the Road With ‘RECONNECT’ Tour
BARELY ALIVE are turning their recent label expansion into a live platform with the newly announced “RECONNECT” Tour, a 15-plus-date North American run stretching from October through December. The routing begins October 10 in Vancouver before moving through cities including Calgary, L
Dolly Parton's notable film and television roles available for streaming
She made Joyful Noise 9 to 5 at the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Where to Stream Dolly Parton’s Biggest Movie and TV Roles Liz Shannon Miller