Streaming & Digital
Examining Trap's Current Trajectory: A Look at Follower Stability for Future and Ken Carson
Analysis of prominent Trap artists Future and Ken Carson reveals a period of static engagement, with both registering 0% growth in Spotify followers. This stable metric could indicate a consolidation phase within parts of the genre, prompting inquiry into broader audience dynamics rather than rapid expansion.
Sienna Spiro's Rising Engagement Signifies Broader Shifts in Electronic Music Consumption
Sienna Spiro's recent 1% growth in Spotify followers, reaching over 1.3 million, suggests an emerging pattern of heightened artist engagement within the electronic music landscape.
KITSCHKRIEG Signals Emerging Engagement Surge in Electronic Music
KITSCHKRIEG has recently experienced a notable uptick in engagement, specifically registering a 1% increase in Spotify followers. This shift suggests a growing listener interest and potential emergent activity, positioning the artist for further observation within the electronic music landscape.
Miracle Tones Leads Ambient Resurgence with Notable Engagement Growth
Ambient artist Miracle Tones is currently experiencing a significant surge in engagement, evidenced by a 2% growth in Spotify followers, reaching 287,215. This upward trajectory may indicate a broader shift in listener interest towards the contemplative soundscapes of the Ambient genre.
Suno scraped millions of songs from YouTube, Deezer and stock music libraries, according to hacked data
404 Media reports that in training its models, the AI music generation platform lifted at least "2,013,545 music clips" from YouTube Music alone
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‘Marathon’ fans plan “revival” week: “This is not because the game is dead”
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Will Ferrell's New Netflix Series 'The Hawk Is Eastbound and Down for Golf' Stars Fortune Feimster, Molly Shannon, and Jimmy Tatro
Fortune Feimster, Molly Shannon, and Jimmy Tatro also star in the new Netflix series, streaming now. Will Ferrell’s The Hawk Is Eastbound and Down for Golf: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Will Ferrell’s The Hawk Is Eastbound and Down for Golf: Review
Fortune Feimster, Molly Shannon, and Jimmy Tatro also star in the new Netflix series, streaming now. Will Ferrell’s The Hawk Is Eastbound and Down for Golf: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Arson Theory talks heavy music: key challenges, fan culture, fairness and more
Just under a year ago, Cameron Almasi and Eddie Hermida co-founded Arson Theory. 300m streams later, the company is thriving.
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 and DDEX 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 and DDEX to Address 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
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Jermaine Dupri has had a 34 year relationship with Sony Music after first partnering with the major back in 1992. But he now reckons that Sony has systematically underreported and underpaid royalties
US Music Groups Oppose EU Royalty Proposals Amidst Internal Disagreement
This week various American music industry groups called on the US government to formally oppose proposals made by the European Commission regarding the flow of broadcast and performance royalties from
AFEM and DDEX Address 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 and DDEX Address 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
Jay-Z Albums See Streaming Gains Following Yankee Stadium Shows
On this week's Trending Up, Jay's pair of classic albums see major gains with his showcase concerts in his hometown, while "Wonderwall" threatens a Hot 100 re-entry and more.
How Much Did Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ & ‘Blueprint’ Streams Rise Over Yankee Stadium Shows?
On this week's Trending Up, Jay's pair of classic albums see major gains with his showcase concerts in his hometown, while "Wonderwall" threatens a Hot 100 re-entry and more.
Angelo Badalamenti’s Blue Velvet Score Gets 40th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue
Forty years after Blue Velvet, Angelo Badalamenti's iconic score is returning on vinyl alongside a 48-track deluxe digital edition packed with previously unreleased music. Angelo Badalamenti’s Blue Ve