Streaming & Digital
SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol
The streaming service will preserve Nina Protocol’s editorial archive and allow artists to opt into its creator ecosystem
U2 and DJ Martin Garrix Unveil New Single “Fireflies”: Stream
Members of the Irish band, which is gearing up for an album drop later this year, and the Dutch DJ have collaborated in the past U2 and DJ Martin Garrix Unveil New Single “Fireflies”: Stream Travis Bland
Charli xcx Returns With Cinematic ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album: Stream It Now
The pop star's Brat follow-up is here.
Musik Hack launches HyFi, an online mastering platform powered by the “world-class DSP” behind Master Plan
Promising “clear, loud and subtly saturated” masters, HyFi's drag-and-drop mastering service costs as little as $0.99 a track with no subscription – and new signups get 10 free credits
New 'Avatar' Animated Movie Featuring Aang Available July 24
Taking place 13 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender, fans can stream the continuing adventures of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and Zuko starting on July 24.
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’: Here’s Where to Watch the New Animated Movie Online for Free
Taking place 13 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender, fans can stream the continuing adventures of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and Zuko starting on July 24.
AFEM and DDEX to Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure
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 Offers Practical Strategies in 'After the Algorithm' Session
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
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure Challenges
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
The Avalanches Share New Song "Blue Shadows" Featuring Karen O
"Blue Shadows" serves as the third offering from The Avalanches' still-unannounced fourth album. The Avalanches Tap Karen O for New Song “Blue Shadows”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
The Avalanches Tap Karen O for New Song “Blue Shadows”: Stream
"Blue Shadows" serves as the third offering from The Avalanches' still-unannounced fourth album. The Avalanches Tap Karen O for New Song “Blue Shadows”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
The Recorded Music Industry Wants Labels on AI Music. How Could That Work? (FAQ)
The record industry has proposed labels for fully and partially AI-generated tracks on streaming services, but the implementation could take a while.
Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Fall 2026 US Tour, Unveils Single “Enough”: Stream
The headlining tour is set to follow her outing supporting All Them Witches. Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Fall 2026 US Tour, Unveils Single “Enough”: Stream Langdon Hickman
French Parliament passes a social media ban for under fifteens, as social media platforms face ramped up regulation across Europe
France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other new social media regulation, all of which will impact on artists seeking to reach younger audiences
Fuji Rock 2026 Livestream Schedule and Details
Find out when to stream sets by the xx, Mitski, Turnstile, and many more
Fuji Rock 2026 Livestream Schedule and Details
Find out when to stream sets by the xx, Mitski, Turnstile, and many more
Lizzy McAlpine Releases New Song "The light in the painting"
Angel, McAlpine's fourth album, arrives on September 18th. Lizzy McAlpine Is Lovestruck on Majestic New Song “The light in the painting”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Lizzy McAlpine Is Lovestruck on Majestic New Song “The light in the painting”: Stream
Angel, McAlpine's fourth album, arrives on September 18th. Lizzy McAlpine Is Lovestruck on Majestic New Song “The light in the painting”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
YouTube’s subscription business ‘growing faster than ads,’ driven by Music and Premium, says Alphabet
Platform's ad revenues rose 13% YoY to $11bn in Q2 Source
Report: ‘People are becoming quieter and more guarded online’
Are people dropping off your social feeds? Arguably many of us might not realise immediately, with a growing stream of AI slop and influencer videos being injected into those feeds by the platforms instead.