Streaming & Digital
SoundCloud acquires Nina Protocol, the independent music platform winding down after five years
The deal opens a migration process for Nina's artists to move their music, content, and followers to SoundCloud. Source
Amon Amarth Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Gjallarhorn”: Stream
The Allfather Awakens will be released October 2nd via Metal Blade Records. Amon Amarth Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Gjallarhorn”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Noname Releases New Song 'Cartoon Radio' Preview
The DRAM-assisted track is the second preview of her upcoming mixtape, Cartoon Radio. Noname Recalls a “Squatter” Who Moved into Her House on New Song: Stream Eddie Fu
Noname Recalls a “Squatter” Who Moved into Her House on New Song: Stream
The DRAM-assisted track is the second preview of her upcoming mixtape, Cartoon Radio. Noname Recalls a “Squatter” Who Moved into Her House on New Song: Stream Eddie Fu
2hollis Unveils New Song “Hurt”: Stream
The raging new track serves as Hollis' first new song since 2025's Star 2hollis Unveils New Song “Hurt”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison Form Dragonflies, Release “Slower” Single: Stream
Dragonflies' self-titled debut drops on September 18th. Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison Form Dragonflies, Release “Slower” Single: Stream Chris Coplan
SoundCloud acquires independent-focused music service Nina Protocol after shutdown
Last month, independent-music streaming service Nina Protocol announced that it was shutting down. Now SoundCloud is buying it.
Protomartyr Announce New Album Hotel Usona, Share “Sounds We Cannot Hear”: Stream
The Detorit outfit cast modern America as a rundown hotel. Protomartyr Announce New Album Hotel Usona, Share “Sounds We Cannot Hear”: Stream Chris Coplan
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
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Spotify launches charts and pitching tool for music videos
Spotify really is making a big push with music videos in 2026. It’s allowing artists to upload their full-length videos directly to its service, and windowing some videos in ‘early access’ for subscribers.
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‘Bank rails’ superfans startup Belong emerges from stealth
Last September we wrote about a $1.5m funding round for a music-focused ‘challenger bank’ called Belong, founded by former Spotify executive Nick Holmsten. Now the startup has emerged from stealth mode with more details on its plans.
Oasis' "Wonderwall" Sees Chart Resurgence
The Britpop classic became the unofficial soundtrack for the England team, and has had a 50 per cent increase in streams as a result
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Sienna Spiro's Surging Engagement Signals Shifting Electronic Music Dynamics
Sienna Spiro is experiencing a notable surge in engagement, marked by a significant increase in Spotify followers. This pattern may suggest an emergent shift in listener preferences within the electronic music landscape.
Future Bass Sees Artist Surge as STELLA LEFTY's Engagement Metrics Climb
An emerging trend in Future Bass indicates a notable artist surge, exemplified by STELLA LEFTY. The artist's Spotify follower count recently increased by 2%, reaching 201,283, a signal that may suggest a growing audience interest within the genre.
KITSCHKRIEG's Spotify Surge Signals Emerging Engagement Patterns
KITSCHKRIEG is currently experiencing a notable increase in engagement, evidenced by a recent 1% growth in Spotify followers. This surge in metrics for the artist appears to reflect an emerging pattern within electronic music consumption.
Digital Momentum Fuels Bella Kay's Surge in Electronic Music
Bella Kay is currently demonstrating a notable surge in digital engagement, marked by a substantial 143% increase in Spotify followers. This rapid ascent positions her as a significant point of interest within the evolving electronic music landscape, potentially signaling a new wave of artist discovery driven by digital platforms.
Beatskip Records Exhibits Emerging Momentum Through Artist Growth
The collective rise of artists on Beatskip Records, marked by an average Spotify follower growth of 21%, signals strong A&R curation. This nascent momentum suggests the label is effectively identifying and nurturing new talent within the electronic music landscape.