Streaming & Digital
‘Sinners’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtracks Up in Streams and Sales Following Big Oscars Wins
This week's Trending Up looks at gains experienced by two big Oscar-winning flicks and their respective soundtracks, and viral moments for a couple decades-separated dance-pop hits.
Hip Hop 4 Peace Launches #KickRacism Global Alliance: ‘An Action Platform Driving Real Change’
Propelled by decisions affecting 2026 World Cup, the new initiative kicks off its first event March 27.
Deezer Reports Sustainable Profitability by 2025
The Paris-based streaming company reported its first year of positive net income, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.
Deezer Reaches ‘Sustainable Profitability’ In 2025 After Full Year Earnings Report
The Paris-based streaming company reported its first year of positive net income, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.
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
Spotify reveals Nigeria payouts, hails ‘Fresh Finds Africa’ impact
With the global data-drop for Spotify’s 2026 ‘Loud & Clear’ report out of the way, you can expect a steady flow of follow-on announcements about its payouts in individual countries around the world. Starting with Nigeria, as Spotify continues to trumpet its role in spreading Afrobeats globally while
iZotope's Tonal Balance Control 3 captures audio directly from Spotify, YouTube and your DAW timeline for fast and intuitive referencing
The next generation of iZotope's analysis tool makes it easier than ever to reference against your favourite tracks
Global Recorded Music Revenues Exceed $30 Billion, Fueled by Streaming Growth
The total figure is the highest mark since 1999, not counting for inflation, while the number of paid streaming service users continues to rise.
Streaming Options for Watching 2026 NCAA March Madness on TBS Without Cable
Here are all the ways you can score TBS to watch college basketball games live without a cable package.
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