Streaming & Digital
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
The Quantifiable Rise of KUKO: Analyzing Techno’s Latest Engagement Surge
KUKO exhibits a significant 16% increase in Spotify followers, reaching 52,143 and signaling a concentrated surge in listener engagement within the techno genre.
The Quiet Rise: Crepuscular’s Emerging Footprint in Ambient Music
Crepuscular is seeing a notable 22% increase in Spotify followers, signaling an early-stage surge in the ambient genre despite a small total listener base.
Micro-Growth Patterns: Analyzing the Ozcillex Artist Surge
French producer adrien sees an 18% rise in Spotify engagement, signaling a focused moment for the Ozcillex label and a shifting metric in niche electronic circles.
Metric Acceleration in the German Electronic Market: The Rise of Absolutely
German artist Absolutely has experienced a significant 27% surge in Spotify followers, signaling a notable shift in audience engagement and market momentum.
SPFDJ Records Significant Growth Spike in Streaming Engagement Metrics
A 25% surge in Spotify followers for SPFDJ indicates a significant moment of audience acquisition, signaling a shift from niche interest to emerging market momentum.
‘Forza Horizon 6’s fan-favourite Hospital Records mix won’t be available to stream until July
The specially-curated mix features loads of brilliant new drum ‘n’ bass
Absolutely: The Unseen Force Driving German Electronic Momentum
An artist named Absolutely from Germany is quietly accumulating a substantial following, with recent Spotify data indicating a rapid growth of 27 percent. With no public biography, their ascendance points to a potent musical appeal speaking entirely for itself.
Bruno Mars Soars on Latin Charts With ‘Lo Arriesgo Todo,’ Spanish Rendition of ‘Risk It All’
The Spanish-language remake debuts on Hot Latin Songs, Hot Latin Pop Songs, Latin Pop Airplay & Latin Digital Songs Sales charts.
Bruno Mars Soars on Latin Charts With ‘Lo Arriesgo Todo,’ Spanish Rendition of ‘Risk It All’
The Spanish-language remake debuts on Hot Latin Songs, Hot Latin Pop Songs, Latin Pop Airplay & Latin Digital Songs Sales charts.
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced Again — This Time With Additional Support From Spotify and Getty
The bill, which is designed to protect artists against "digital replicas," was first proposed in 2024 and reintroduced once before in 2025.
Bruno Mars Soars on Latin Charts With ‘Lo Arriesgo Todo,’ Spanish Rendition of ‘Risk It All’
The Spanish-language remake debuts on Hot Latin Songs, Hot Latin Pop Songs, Latin Pop Airplay & Latin Digital Songs Sales charts.
Bruno Mars Hits Latin Charts With Spanish Song
The Spanish-language remake debuts on Hot Latin Songs, Hot Latin Pop Songs, Latin Pop Airplay & Latin Digital Songs Sales charts.