Streaming & Digital
Unpacking Music Rights and Royalties: AFEM and DDEX Host Industry Discussion
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
Snapchat's Spotlight Feed Demotes AI Content
Snapchat is officially putting its foot down on AI-generated content. The platform has updated its Spotlight algorithm (its short-form video feed) to demote wholly AI-generated videos, stripping them
Spotify to Implement AI Persona Labeling
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
AFEM x DDEX: Music Rights Infrastructure Discussion
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
AFEM Industry Insider Call: After the Algorithm
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
Karol G Song Becomes Viral Hit
This week's Trending Up looks at a gradually building viral hit from Karol's latest, as well as an exploding Cody Johnson deep cut and some tribute streams for the late Hayden Panettiere.
Which Song From Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Is Becoming the Album’s Viral Breakout Hit?
This week's Trending Up looks at a gradually building viral hit from Karol's latest, as well as an exploding Cody Johnson deep cut and some tribute streams for the late Hayden Panettiere.
Ariana Grande Granted Subpoena Power Against Social Media Platforms
The pop star won a key court order in her legal war against anonymous hackers who've stolen and posted her unreleased content.
Cult of Luna Premiere New Song "A Way Back"
The Swedish metal band's new LP will be released on November 6th. Cult of Luna Unveil “A Way Back” from Upcoming Album In The Shadow of Your Shadow: Stream Langdon Hickman
Cult of Luna Unveil “A Way Back” from Upcoming Album In The Shadow of Your Shadow: Stream
The Swedish metal band's new LP will be released on November 6th. Cult of Luna Unveil “A Way Back” from Upcoming Album In The Shadow of Your Shadow: Stream Langdon Hickman
Slothrust Releases Two New Singles Ahead of Upcoming Album
Both tracks will appear on their upcoming album, What They Grow in the Garden, due out September 18th. Slothrust Drop New Singles “Dystopian Cemetery” and “Twisted Paradise”: Stream Eddie Fu
Sorry Shares New Song
The track arrives with a music video in which many asses are, in fact, smacked. Sorry Reveal Cheeky New Song “Tom Will Smack Your Ass”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Goblin Cock Announces First Album in Eight Years, Releases New Single
The band's fifth album will be out October 2nd via Joyful Noise Records. Goblin Cock Announce First Album in Eight Years, Unveil Single “Remains”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Goblin Cock Announce First Album in Eight Years, Unveil Single “Remains”: Stream
The band's fifth album will be out October 2nd via Joyful Noise Records. Goblin Cock Announce First Album in Eight Years, Unveil Single “Remains”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Sorry Reveal Cheeky New Song “Tom Will Smack Your Ass”: Stream
The track arrives with a music video in which many asses are, in fact, smacked. Sorry Reveal Cheeky New Song “Tom Will Smack Your Ass”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Slothrust Drop New Singles “Dystopian Cemetery” and “Twisted Paradise”: Stream
Both tracks will appear on their upcoming album, What They Grow in the Garden, due out September 18th. Slothrust Drop New Singles “Dystopian Cemetery” and “Twisted Paradise”: Stream Eddie Fu
Haywire Announce New Album, Unleash “Interstate Love Affair”: Stream
Their new album I Don't Wanna Say Goodbye is set for release October 2nd. Haywire Announce New Album, Unleash “Interstate Love Affair”: Stream Langdon Hickman
MC Lyte receives SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for her advocacy on artist radio royalties
The honor recognizes the artist's advocacy for creators, including her push for passage of the American Music Fairness Act. Source
Down to Release New Album 'Volume V' on November 20th; Shares "Blood Oath"
The new album Volume V is due out November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. Down Announce New Album Volume V, Unleash “Blood Oath”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Down Announce New Album Volume V, Unleash “Blood Oath”: Stream
The new album Volume V is due out November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. Down Announce New Album Volume V, Unleash “Blood Oath”: Stream Langdon Hickman