Streaming & Digital
SoundExchange boss says all EU countries must change copyright rules so European radio royalties flow to American performers
Ireland last week changed its copyright laws so that radio royalties can now flow to American performers when their music is played on Irish radio. SoundExchange has celebrated the change, caused by an EU court ruling, but some European industry groups say the European Commission should intervene
Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit from streaming app Musi over 2024 App Store removal
The court also ordered Musi's counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, to pay Apple's attorneys' fees tied to the sanctions litigation. Source
Artists Navigating 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
Member Feature: 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
Labrinth Lashes Out at Music Industry
This is not the first time the singer & producer has aired grievances on the social media platform this week.
Labrinth Lashes Out at Music Industry in New Post: ‘Fake Ain’t a Good Business Plan’
This is not the first time the singer & producer has aired grievances on the social media platform this week.
AFEM Features Beatskip Music Group in Member Spotlight
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
‘Bluey’ Content Expands on Disney+
The Emmy-winning Australian animated children’s television series is expanding its offerings on the streaming platform to include new content.
Even More ‘Bluey’ & the Stage Show ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ Are Now Available to Watch on Disney+
The Emmy-winning Australian animated children’s television series is expanding its offerings on the streaming platform to include new content.
Tencent Music now has 20M+ ‘Super VIP’ subscribers. Here’s what that means for China’s largest music streamer.
Tencent Music Entertainment's (TME) 'Super VIP' tier has just hit a major new milestone. Source
They Might Be Giants Drop Panicked New Song “Outside Brain”: Stream
The track is the latest preview of their upcoming album, The World Is to Dig, out April 14th. They Might Be Giants Drop Panicked New Song “Outside Brain”: Stream Eddie Fu
Ed O’Brien Announces New Album Blue Morpho, Shares Title Track: Stream
The Radiohead guitarist will unveil his second solo album on May 22nd. Ed O’Brien Announces New Album Blue Morpho, Shares Title Track: Stream Paolo Ragusa
DJ EZ Selects 10 Essential UK Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
MUNA Releases New Single “So What”: Stream
The song appears on their upcoming album, Dancing on the Wall, that's out on May 8th. MUNA Releases New Single “So What”: Stream Trey Alston
Which music really drives sales for brands? EightSix aims to answer
EightSix? Sounds like a clueless adult getting the six-seven meme wrong, eh? But no, EightSix is a Berlin-based company that has just launched what it claims is “the world’s first brand music intelligence system”. It’s a platform that uses machine-learning to analyse the way brands use music – their
Spotify to host New York Q&A with BTS for their US superfans
These are over-exciting times for BTS fans in New York, with Spotify having announced a superfan-focused event on 23 March that will include a performance and Q&A with the reunited K-Pop group. The ‘Spotify x BTS: Swimside’ event will be an invitation-only affair for the group’s “loyal listeners in
Talent-discovery firm Surf Music raises $6.3m funding round
Japanese firm Surf Music emerged onto our radar in 2023 as a platform to connect musicians with labels, sync licensors and other opportunities globally. It was a finalist in our Music Ally SI:X startups contest that year. Now the company has raised a $6.3m funding round to continue its expansion. So
Ticket Fairy gets AI-powered update after $300m of ticket sales
Tech firm Ticket Fairy says it has processed more than $300m in ticket sales across thousands of events so far. Now it has launched version 3.0 of its platform with an emphasis on AI-powered features for event organisers. Pitched as “an AI-powered operating system” for live events, the update includ
DJ EZ Shares 10 Essential Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
DJ EZ Curates Essential UK Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s