Streaming & Digital
Canada’s levy on global streaming services has tripled to 15%
Music-streaming services have been campaigning hard in the last two years against a levy on their Canadian revenues by the country’s telecommunications regulator the CRTC, to fund local content and creators. The DSPs and their industry body DiMA were furious about what they called the ‘streaming tax
MMF shares tactics to combat fake music on artists’ profiles
The last year or two has seen a dispiriting growth in the number of artists finding AI-slop tracks uploaded to their streaming profiles pretending to be them. So much so that Spotify took action in March, launching its ‘Artist Profile Protection’ feature. Now UK managers body the MMF has launched a
Endel and Richie Hawtin’s ‘Deeper Focus’ gets ‘remastered and reduced’
Five years ago, techno titan Richie Hawtin teamed up with AI-music startup Endel to launch ‘Deeper Focus’ – an “adaptive soundscape” based on his samples and creative DNA. Since then, it has been streamed for more than 5m hours. Now it’s getting a reworking: ‘Deeper Focus: Remastered and Reduced’. L
Making the most of YouTube’s CTV features
Connected television (CTV) has transformed how audiences consume content on YouTube, rapidly becoming a massive driver of the platform’s overall viewership and strategic focus. Televisions have officially surpassed mobile phones as the primary device for YouTube viewing in the United States, when m
Jonases join the podcast bros
The Jonas Brothers have revealed the launch of their podcast titled “Hey Jonas!”, the first episode having just dropped across podcast listening platforms. The podcast will feature candid, unfiltered conversations between the brothers about family, touring, personal moments and more. There will als
Spotify sets out its strategy: ‘No such thing as an average user’
We reported yesterday on two of the big announcements from Spotify’s ‘Investor Day’: its new ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature for superfans and its deal with Universal Music Group for AI fan covers and remixes. But there were plenty of other talking points from the day. Among them: co-CEO Alex Norström
Paul McCartney to host global TikTok LIVE Q&A ahead of new album release
The event will kick off TikTok LIVE Premiere – the platform's new flagship LIVE series Source
Techno Engagement Analysis: KUKO Records Double-Digit Follower Growth
A 16% spike in Spotify followers for KUKO signals a significant surge in engagement within the techno genre, suggesting a shift in listener attention toward the artist's growing digital footprint.
Engagement Momentum: Examining the Growth of Absolutely in the German Electronic Sector
German artist Absolutely has recorded a substantial 27% increase in Spotify followers, signaling a notable surge in listener interest and digital engagement.
The Acceleration of SPFDJ: Analyzing the 25% Growth Surge
SPFDJ demonstrates a significant upward trajectory in digital engagement, marking a 25% increase in Spotify followers as niche electronic audience metrics begin to scale.
Universal Music Group and TikTok strike new multi-year licensing deal — with expanded AI protections for artists and songwriters
TikTok and UMG say they will work together to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform Source
SPFDJ: The Ascending Profile of an Enigmatic Force
A recent surge in streaming engagement points to a growing interest in SPFDJ, an artist cultivating a potent presence through sound rather than traditional biography within the electronic music landscape.
Absolutely: The German Artist Quietly Amassing A Following
In an era of ubiquitous online presence, the German electronic artist known only as 'Absolutely' is charting a compelling rise with minimal public profile, driven by a significant surge in their digital footprint.
Qobuz and Rough Trade announce new two-year partnership
As veteran indie label and music retailer Rough Trade approaches its 50th anniversary, and French music streaming platform Qobuz (nearly) its 10th, the two are launching a new two-year partnership […] The post is from Music Ally.
Olivia Rodrigo releases new song "the cure"
Her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is out June 12th. Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Song “the cure”: Stream Wren Graves
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Song “the cure”: Stream
Her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is out June 12th. Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Song “the cure”: Stream Wren Graves
Dua Lipa Releases ‘Live From Mexico’ Album & Radical Optimism Tour Concert Film: Stream It Now
It's the "End of an Era."
mgk & Wiz Khalifa Head Back to 2010 for Nostalgic ‘Blog Era Boyz’ Mixtape: Stream It Now
The duo is currently on tour together.
Olivia Rodrigo Finds ‘The Cure’: Stream It Now
The second single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love is here.
Ozzy Osbourne to Debut as AI Digital Avatar
The avatar will "have conversations with fans and move, speak, and respond as Ozzy would," according to one of the companies behind it.