Streaming & Digital
Papa Roach Extends Chart-Topping Streak on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
The band scores its sixth No. 1 in a row, extending its longest chart-topping streak.
More Than a Quarter-Century In, Papa Roach Is Bigger Than Ever on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
The band scores its sixth No. 1 in a row, extending its longest chart-topping streak.
Gateless aims to connect songwriters with signed and DIY artists
Startup Gateless began life as a platform for songwriters to upload their unreleased songs in the hope of attracting artists who’d want to record them. The key being that those artists would be signed acts. In 2026, that restriction might be missing a trick, with a growing number of independent and
Widowspeak Announce New Album Roses, Share New Song and 2026 Tour Dates: Stream
The indie duo's seventh album arrives on June 5th via Captured Tracks. Widowspeak Announce New Album Roses, Share New Song and 2026 Tour Dates: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Steve Rachmad celebrates 45 years in electronic music with first album in two decades
The Dutch techno legend has also announced a world tour and plans to release his full back catalogue on Bandcamp
Bandcamp Physical Sales Now Impacting UK Charts
The change could have a big impact on independent artists in niche genres, where chart positions are often decided by small sales margins
IFPI Global Report 2026: Recorded Music Revenues Surpass $30 Billion Mark For First Time
The total figure is the highest mark since 1999, not counting for inflation, while the number of paid streaming service users continues to rise.
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