Streaming & Digital
How Much Did Alan Jackson’s Farewell Show Increase Streams for His Catalog?
This week's Trending Up looks at the catalog for the country legend following his 'Last Call' concert last Saturday, as well as recent viral hits for Miguel, BabyChiefDoIt and Pupsies.
Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream
The new track is taken from the buzzy UK band's upcoming debut album, It Goes On, which is due August 31st via Island Records. Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream Jonah
Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream
The new track is taken from the buzzy UK band's upcoming debut album, It Goes On, which is due August 31st via Island Records. Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream Jonah Krueger
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12 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Beth Orton, Chanel Beads, and More
Stream new releases from Beth Orton, Chanel Beads, and Maxo Kream
Spotify rival Anghami receives take-private offer from its controlling shareholder
OSN Streaming is proposing to buy each ordinary share it does not already own in Anghami for $3.39 in cash, which would cost a little over $10 million. Source
Hollywood Vampires Announce Live Album At Montreux Jazz Festival, Unleash “Raise the Dead”: Stream
The hard rock/classic rock supergroup's new live record will be out digitally on August 7th and physically October 16th. Hollywood Vampires Announce Live Album At Montreux Jazz Festival, Unleash “Raise the Dead”: Stream Langdon Hickman
The Mars Volta Announce New Live Album, Unveil “Cue the Sun / Alba Del Orate”: Stream
Lucro Sucio; Unfinished Business will be available on digital September 4th and on physical October 16th. The Mars Volta Announce New Live Album, Unveil “Cue the Sun / Alba Del Orate”: Stream Langdon Hickman
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 thresholds introduced by some streaming services and proposes new ‘provenance’ labelling
Music Industry Headlines of 2026 So Far
We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify’s AI remix plans and Drake’s surprise three-album drop to company mergers and
Drake, AI & The Live Nation Case: Breaking Down Music’s Biggest Stories | Billboard On The Record
We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify’s AI remix plans and Drake’s surprise three-album drop to company mergers and antitrust battles, Billboard‘s business editorial team breaks down the biggest stories shaping the
Pandora Cites Horse Racing Ruling in Copyright Case
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
Live Nation to livestream Pitbull’s bald-cap world-record attempt
Pitbull’s BST Hyde Park concert this July in London won’t just be a collection of bangers from Mr Worldwide’s back catalogue.
Kawai ES120 Digital Piano: A Top Contender in Its Price Range
Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case
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
Ceren's Rapid Follower Growth Points to Emerging Influence in Electronic Music
Ceren, an artist whose profile has recently seen a notable uptick, is demonstrating a significant surge in listener engagement. A 4% increase in Spotify followers, reaching 24,766, suggests a potential emerging force within the electronic music landscape.
Beatskip Records: Emerging Artist Growth Signals Robust A&R
Beatskip Records is demonstrating significant label momentum, with its artists collectively achieving an average of 10% growth in Spotify followers. This early trend suggests a strong A&R curation strategy, indicating the label's ability to spot and nurture rising talent in electronic music.
Ozcillex Artists Show Collective Momentum, Pointing to Effective A&R
Ozcillex is demonstrating a notable surge in artist momentum, with Cedicci and Exhilarated Ego collectively achieving an average Spotify follower growth of 8%. This trend may suggest a period of effective A&R curation by the label, fostering a rising profile for its roster.
Éadrom's Rapid Ascent Signals Shifting Tides at HARM Recordings
Éadrom, an artist from Ireland, has recently shown a significant spike in engagement, with a 33% increase in Spotify followers. This surge may indicate an emerging artist trend and potential new focus for HARM Recordings.
DAXTX Signals Emerging Hard Techno Trajectory with Significant Engagement Surge
Hard Techno artist DAXTX is currently exhibiting a substantial surge in engagement metrics, marked by a 17% increase in Spotify followers to a total of 1,845. This notable growth could indicate a developing shift in listener interest within the electronic music landscape.
Beatport Greenroom is a B2B dashboard for artists and labels
Today’s the day (1 July) for Beatport’s leadership transition, with CEO Robb McDaniels handing over the electronic-music brand’s reins.