Streaming & Digital
Charli XCX Releases 'B-Sides' Exclusively on iTunes
“The B-sides are never going to go on streaming, I don’t think,” said Charli XCX in May, talking about some of the extra tracks she was releasing in the run-up to her new album on Instagram.
Emo and Pop-Punk Gain Traction on Mexico's Streaming Platforms
Yes, emo. Well, emo and pop-punk according to Spotify, which has published some data on the recent growth of these genres in its streaming data for Mexico.
StubHub CEO Faces Scrutiny Over Andro Capital Ties
Secondary-ticketing firm StubHub has been making headlines of the unfortunate kind this month, after links emerged between its CEO and a big ticket-seller using its platform.
AI-generated tracks now account for more than 50% of Deezer’s uploads
Deezer has published more AI music stats, revealing that over 50% of new tracks uploaded to the streaming service are now AI-generated, on average 90,000 per day. That big stat will prompt more debate
Democrats in Congress ask whether StubHub boss Eric Baker’s ticket touting side hustle “manipulated markets”
The revelation that StubHub boss Eric Baker is also MD of a company involved in industrial-level ticket touting on the StubHub platform has already resulted in a lawsuit in the US courts and is now th
StubHub CEO Eric Baker Under Scrutiny by Congress
The revelation that StubHub boss Eric Baker is also MD of a company involved in industrial-level ticket touting on the StubHub platform has already resulted in a lawsuit in the US courts and is now th
Bipolar Sunshine’s Rise From Manchester to the World Stage
With his monthly Spotify listeners continuing to grow and an impressive list of collaborations and festival appearances under his belt, Bipolar Sunshine is entering an exciting new chapter in his…
AFEM x DDEX present: The Hidden Infrastructure of Music Rights
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
Kristian Downs promoted to Executive Director, Platform Operations at Secretly Distribution
Downs continue to oversee SD's Digital Operations team, while taking what the company called "strategic ownership, governance, and long-term operational direction" across its core platform infrastructure. Source
Jim James Announces 2026 Solo Acoustic Tour, Reveals New Song “Wowed Out”: Stream
The new single is the title track from the My Morning Jacket frontman's upcoming solo album, his first in eight years. Jim James Announces 2026 Solo Acoustic Tour, Reveals New Song “Wowed Out”: Stream
Jim James Announces 2026 Solo Acoustic Tour, Reveals New Song “Wowed Out”: Stream
The new single is the title track from the My Morning Jacket frontman's upcoming solo album, his first in eight years. Jim James Announces 2026 Solo Acoustic Tour, Reveals New Song “Wowed Out”: Stream Eddie Fu
Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian Team Up on Cover of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans”: Stream
The track appears on Angelides' upcoming album Can You Feel the End Begin? Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian Team Up on Cover of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Livestream Concert Deals: Here’s How to Get Nearly 70% Off of the Nugs Streaming Service
Get three months of access for just $5 per month to watch concerts from Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Dead & Company, Pearl Jam, Jack White, Phish and others.
Spotify shares Atif Aslam stats ahead of new album’s release
Atif Aslam is releasing his fourth solo album — and first in 19 years — Subah Aye Na this Friday and Spotify is marking the event with a release countdown […] The post is from Music Ally.
Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian Team Up on Cover of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans”: Stream
The track appears on Angelides' upcoming album Can You Feel the End Begin? Brendan Angelides and Serj Tankian Team Up on Cover of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Livestream Concert Deals: Here’s How to Get Nearly 70% Off of the Nugs Streaming Service
Get three months of access for just $5 per month to watch concerts from Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Dead & Company, Pearl Jam, Jack White, Phish and others.
Tom Morello Announces First Solo Rock Album, Unleashes “Date Night”: Stream
Morello's second single from his upcoming solo rock album once again features son Roman as the writer of the main riff. Tom Morello Announces First Solo Rock Album, Unleashes “Date Night”: Stream Langdon Hickman
“Everything you need to crank out massive riffs and searing solos without breaking the bank”: Gretsch puts high-gain sounds on the menu as it adds the $249 CVT to entry-level Streamliner series
The CVT is fast becoming a modern classic in the Gretsch catalogue and with high-output humbuckers it players with some serious firepower at an unserious price
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release Title Track from Techno Album Alien Metal: Stream
It's the second single from the Australian psych band off the techno record, which comes out later this summer. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release Title Track from Techno Album Alien Metal: Stream Travis Bland