Streaming & Digital
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
The Rolling Stones launch their own ‘Streaming World Cup’
Which team are you supporting in the World Cup? We don’t mean England, Mexico or Cape Verde. We’re talking Team Jagger, Team Richards or Team Wood! Yes, the Rolling Stones are piggybacking on the men’s football extravaganza with their own ‘Streaming World Cup’ as part of the marketing campaign for t
69% of Spotify streams in the US go to American artists
The US is the biggest recorded-music market in the world, and it’s one where domestic artists are taking a big share of streams according to Spotify. “69% of all streams in the country go to American artists, and American music makes up 70% of the Spotify Top 50 chart in the U.S. in 2025,” claimed [
Spotify slashes streams of hit song after suspicious activity on prediction market Kalshi
Kalshi said in April that trading on the its music 'contracts' had already topped USD $400 million in 2026 Source
Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ is “about saying ‘fuck you’ to doubters”, reveals Stuart Price
The Queen Of Pop said the song emerged after she'd been told to "focus on what’s popular, algorithms, following trends", adding: "I found it to be the antithesis to art and creativity" The post Madon
Kalshi trades spark Spotify investigation into fake streams
Spotify has been forced to remove more than 500k streams of a song that topped its US chart after – in the Financial Times’ words – “discovering that the surge in streaming coincided with a jump in suspicious wagers on prediction market Kalshi”.
Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ is “about saying ‘fuck you’ to doubters”, reveals Stuart Price
The Queen Of Pop said the song emerged after she'd been told to "focus on what’s popular, algorithms, following trends", adding: "I found it to be the antithesis to art and creativity" The post Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ is “about saying ‘fuck you’ to doubters”, reveals Stuart Price appeared first
Spotify slashes streams of hit song after suspicious activity on prediction market Kalshi
Kalshi said in April that trading on the its music 'contracts' had already topped USD $400 million in 2026 Source
Sportfreunde Stiller's Steady Digital Presence: An Analysis of Follower Metrics
Sportfreunde Stiller maintains a significant Spotify presence with 473,834 followers, a figure that has shown 0% growth according to recent data. This stable metric provides insight into established artist engagement patterns rather than emergent surges within the electronic music landscape.
Ruel's Digital Footprint: Analyzing Current Stature in Electronic Music Engagement
Ruel maintains a substantial digital presence, evidenced by 1,929,847 Spotify followers. While recent data indicates a 0% growth in this specific metric, this stability may reflect a consolidated audience base within the broader landscape of electronic music engagement.
The Static Momentum of Pop: Follower Data Reveals Current Market Stability
Recent analysis of Pop artists reveals a period of static growth in Spotify follower counts for key figures such as Olivia Rodrigo and Bebe Rexha. Both artists, based in the United States, show a 0% increase in followers, suggesting a moment of consolidation rather than rapid expansion within their respective fan bases.
Ambient Artist Miracle Tones Experiences Notable Engagement Spike
Ambient artist Miracle Tones has recently demonstrated a significant spike in engagement, specifically a 2% increase in Spotify followers, pushing their total to 287,215. This pattern may indicate a growing interest in the nuanced soundscapes of the ambient genre.
STELLA LEFTY's Recent Spotify Growth Points to Shifting Dynamics in Future Bass
STELLA LEFTY, an emerging artist in the Future Bass scene, has recently demonstrated a significant spike in engagement metrics, marked by a 1% increase in Spotify followers, reaching 173,447. This growth trajectory may suggest an evolving listener interest within the genre.
Anuv Jain lands Coke Studio Bharat’s first chart-topper
It’s been a good week for Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain and his fans on Spotify. On Sunday, 28 June, he staged ‘Coming Home to Anuv Jain’, a special event organised […] The post is from Music Ally.
@, This Is Lorelei, deBasement, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
PRS Wins Appeal in Black Box Royalties Case
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Pitchfork Selects Playlist Features This Is Lorelei, deBasement, and More
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
IMPALA publishes new digital music plan, calling for the adoption of provenance labelling and an end to royalty thresholds
Pan-European indie label trade group IMPALA has published a new plan to transform the digital music market, with five headline objectives. Among other things it criticises the controversial payment th