Streaming & Digital
Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream
Throne of Thorns, the band's 18th LP, will be out September 25th. Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream Langdon Hickman
PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal - but is left £1.8m out of pocket
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 lawsuit Rowntree and his litigation funders were trying to bring against the collecting society
Ice Nine Kills & Mckenna Grace Top Mainstream Rock Airplay With ‘Twisting the Knife’
Both acts score their first No. 1 at the format.
Billy Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes, Unveils “Burn the Other End”: Stream
The album is written in tribute to his late mother. Billy Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes, Unveils “Burn the Other End”: Stream Eddie Fu
Music Climate Pact Releases Fan Sustainability Guide
Two music industry sustainability projects have been in the spotlight this week. The UK’s Music Climate Pact has published a guide to how fans can reduce the environmental impact of their streaming. I
Pandora Cites Horse Racing Ruling in Copyright Dispute with The MLC
Pandora and The MLC are locked in a legal dispute over what mechanical royalties the streaming service should pay. Pandora has claimed that The MLC shouldn’t even be allowed to pursue this lawsuit. No
AFEM and DDEX to 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
Future Reveals New Album The Real Me and First Single
So that’s what Spotify has been teasing the last week
AFEM and DDEX to host industry discussion on 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 to Host Industry Discussion on 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
Contec's Rising Digital Footprint Signals Emerging Engagement Patterns
The recent 7% growth in Spotify followers for artist Contec, reaching 7,838, indicates a notable surge in digital engagement within electronic music, suggesting a focused interest in new sonic territories.
Blur drummer loses royalty distribution legal challenge
Dave Rowntree brought case revolving around ‘black box’ royalties
Beatskip Records' Roster Exhibits Strong Momentum in Electronic Music
Beatskip Records is demonstrating significant label momentum, with its roster of artists experiencing an average 10% growth in Spotify followers. This collective upward trajectory, featuring artists such as Michal Czyz, AXION, and Siberian Bear, may suggest a strong and effective A&R strategy at the label.
Hard Techno's New Momentum: Analyzing DAXTX's Engagement Surge
Recent data indicates a notable surge within the Hard Techno genre, highlighted by DAXTX's significant increase in engagement metrics. This growth, particularly an 17% rise in Spotify followers, suggests a burgeoning interest in the artist's sound and a potential shift in listener focus within the electronic music landscape.
Emerging Talent: Éadrom's Rapid Growth Signals Shifting Currents in Electronic Music
Recent data from HARM Recordings indicates a notable surge in engagement for Irish artist Éadrom, whose Spotify followers experienced a significant 33% increase. This concentrated growth may suggest an emerging artist gaining traction within the electronic music landscape.
“No plausible basis for suggesting a more accurate, let alone fairer, distribution": Blur drummer loses legal action against PRS over distribution of royalties
Dave Rowntree brought case revolving around ‘black box’ royalties
Music Rights Infrastructure Discussion
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
Understanding Latin America’s Music Market: Platforms, Fans, and Growth Opportunities
By Randi Zimmerman, Content Specialist, Symphonic Latin America was one of the fastest-growing recorded music regions in 2024, with revenue up 22.5%. Today, the region continues to shape global pop, […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM x DDEX: 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
TIDAL's New Policy on AI-Generated Music
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist