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13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Bladee, Fakemink, and Eli
Stream new releases from Bladee, Fakemink, and Eli
Spotify’s transformation into an AI slop factory commences as it announces Universal “superfan” remix gimmick and Live Nation ticketing wheeze
Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involved in a pre-sale tickets scheme. It remains to be seen if Spotify users want either of those things
“Firmly artist-centric, rooted in responsible AI, and will drive growth for the entire ecosystem”: Spotify and Universal to collaborate on new AI music creation system that will enable fans to generate remixes and covers for all to hear
Fans will be able to create legal AI remixes
Lola Young Releases Single, “From Down Here,” First New Music Since Hiatus: Stream
The British pop songwriter stepped away from music in September after collapsing onstage, saying she was going to "work on myself." Lola Young Releases Single, “From Down Here,” First New Music Since Hiatus: Stream Travis Bland
Lola Young Releases “From Down Here,” First New Music Since Hiatus: Stream
The British pop songwriter stepped away from music in September after collapsing onstage, saying she was going to "work on myself." Lola Young Releases “From Down Here,” First New Music Since Hiatus: Stream Travis Bland
Mike D Releases New Solo Single “What We Got”: Stream
The Beastie Boys member put out "Switch Up" in early May, another song with his sons backing him up. Mike D Releases New Solo Single “What We Got”: Stream Travis Bland
‘Saros’ intense drone metal soundtrack is available to stream
The record has been created by ‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Joker’ composer Sam Slater
I want to hold your handset: Paul McCartney set for TikTok Q&A
You can’t fault the promo campaign for Sir Paul McCartney’s new album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, which has seen the veteran Beatle popping up on podcasts, late-night talk-shows and various other places. And now TikTok. McCartney will be taking part in a livestreamed Q&A on the app on 27 May, talkin
Canada’s levy on global streaming services has tripled to 15%
Music-streaming services have been campaigning hard in the last two years against a levy on their Canadian revenues by the country’s telecommunications regulator the CRTC, to fund local content and creators. The DSPs and their industry body DiMA were furious about what they called the ‘streaming tax
MMF shares tactics to combat fake music on artists’ profiles
The last year or two has seen a dispiriting growth in the number of artists finding AI-slop tracks uploaded to their streaming profiles pretending to be them. So much so that Spotify took action in March, launching its ‘Artist Profile Protection’ feature. Now UK managers body the MMF has launched a
Endel and Richie Hawtin’s ‘Deeper Focus’ gets ‘remastered and reduced’
Five years ago, techno titan Richie Hawtin teamed up with AI-music startup Endel to launch ‘Deeper Focus’ – an “adaptive soundscape” based on his samples and creative DNA. Since then, it has been streamed for more than 5m hours. Now it’s getting a reworking: ‘Deeper Focus: Remastered and Reduced’. L
Making the most of YouTube’s CTV features
Connected television (CTV) has transformed how audiences consume content on YouTube, rapidly becoming a massive driver of the platform’s overall viewership and strategic focus. Televisions have officially surpassed mobile phones as the primary device for YouTube viewing in the United States, when m
Jonases join the podcast bros
The Jonas Brothers have revealed the launch of their podcast titled “Hey Jonas!”, the first episode having just dropped across podcast listening platforms. The podcast will feature candid, unfiltered conversations between the brothers about family, touring, personal moments and more. There will als
Spotify sets out its strategy: ‘No such thing as an average user’
We reported yesterday on two of the big announcements from Spotify’s ‘Investor Day’: its new ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature for superfans and its deal with Universal Music Group for AI fan covers and remixes. But there were plenty of other talking points from the day. Among them: co-CEO Alex Norström
Paul McCartney to host global TikTok LIVE Q&A ahead of new album release
The event will kick off TikTok LIVE Premiere – the platform's new flagship LIVE series Source
Techno Engagement Analysis: KUKO Records Double-Digit Follower Growth
A 16% spike in Spotify followers for KUKO signals a significant surge in engagement within the techno genre, suggesting a shift in listener attention toward the artist's growing digital footprint.
Engagement Momentum: Examining the Growth of Absolutely in the German Electronic Sector
German artist Absolutely has recorded a substantial 27% increase in Spotify followers, signaling a notable surge in listener interest and digital engagement.
The Acceleration of SPFDJ: Analyzing the 25% Growth Surge
SPFDJ demonstrates a significant upward trajectory in digital engagement, marking a 25% increase in Spotify followers as niche electronic audience metrics begin to scale.
Universal Music Group and TikTok strike new multi-year licensing deal — with expanded AI protections for artists and songwriters
TikTok and UMG say they will work together to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform Source
SPFDJ: The Ascending Profile of an Enigmatic Force
A recent surge in streaming engagement points to a growing interest in SPFDJ, an artist cultivating a potent presence through sound rather than traditional biography within the electronic music landscape.