Streaming & Digital
Spotify to reserve concert tickets for superfans on Premium tier; Live Nation confirmed as launch partner as companies strike multi-year deal
Eligible fans will have what Spotify describes as 'a reserved window to purchase before tickets are on sale to the general public' Source
‘The Breakfast Club’ to Stream Live Daily, Commercial-Free on Netflix: ‘The Future Belongs to Those Who Can See What’s Possible’
The expansion of the iHeartMedia show's deal with the streamer will mark the first daily live program airing each weekday on Netflix.
Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for subscribers who are ‘superfans’ of artists
One of the key announcements at Spotify’s investor day, Spotify Reserved, deepens its involvement in live music.
Spotify’s Head of Music Announces ‘Reserved’ Ticketing Initiative: ‘As AI Proliferates, Real World Experiences Mean That Much More’
In an interview with Billboard, Charlie Hellman explains Reserved, which kicks off in the U.S. this summer, offering superfans reserved tickets on Live Nation tours.
Spotify and UMG sign licensing deals to launch an AI tool for ‘fan-made covers and remixes’
Spotify’s ‘Investor Day’ event in New York has thrown up two key music announcements today. The second is a new GenAI tool with UMG.
Spotify and UMG Announce Licensing Deal to Allow for AI Covers and Remixes
Spotify's forthcoming generative AI models will allow fans to remix their favorite songs as a paid add-on for premium users.
Spotify and Universal Music Group strike landmark deal to let fans create AI covers and remixes – as a paid Premium add-on
The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology. Source
Jelly Roll's Anthem for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Amazon Music Original song will be featured in game broadcasts, in-arena integrations and across social media and NHL digital channels.
New Federal Law to Support Independent Musicians Against AI and Streaming
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
“People are rejecting the algorithm. They want to think and feel. They don’t want to be fed things”: Geese’s record label dismisses the suggestion that their success was contrived amid 'psyop' drama
“The way that they caught fire and caught people’s ears honestly gives me hope for the musical era that we’re in”
Jelly Roll Tapped for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Anthem
The Amazon Music Original song will be featured in game broadcasts, in-arena integrations and across social media and NHL digital channels.
New Legislation to Support Indie Artists Against AI and Streaming
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
New Federal Music Law Would Let Indie Artists Team Up Against AI & Streaming: ‘Level The Playing Field’
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
Jelly Roll Urges NHL Stars to ‘Rise Up’ With 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Anthem: ‘This Is Their Song’
The Amazon Music Original song will be featured in game broadcasts, in-arena integrations and across social media and NHL digital channels.
Snap, Meta and Roblox promise more action to protect children
This is very much the season for big digital platforms rushing to announce new measures to protect children and young people on their services. Related: this is also very much the season of a new round of menacing noises from regulators over these issues. UK communications and media regulator Ofcom
Music industry welcomes revised NO FAKES Act, but Spotify says “still work to do”
A new version of the NO FAKES Act, which will help performers and creators protect their voice and likeness in the context of AI, has been introduced in Washington. Spotify, which previously expressed concerns about the act, says the latest draft is an improvement, but there’s “still work to do”
Beatport saw surge in subscriptions from Latin America in 2025
Beatport’s business is growing rapidly in Latin America. The electronic-music service saw its user registrations in the region grow by 25% in 2025, and its paying subscriptions increase by 41%. The stats were revealed in Beatport’s announcement that ‘Latin Electronic’ is now a standalone category on
US No Fakes Act returns – and this time it includes music-streaming
Since 2023, American politicians have been trying to tackle unauthorised AI deepfakes with a piece of legislation called the No Fakes Act. It was originally unveiled as a draft in 2023, then formally introduced in the US Senate in 2024. However, it ran out of time to become law before the US electio
Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition
The bill has attracted support from Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and more. Source
Stability AI launches new audio models that can generate 6-minute music tracks
Three of the four models are open-weight, meaning they are free to download and build upon. Source