Streaming & Digital
“I’ve never been more excited about the music that I’m working on” KC Lights interview
KC Lights has settled into a nice rhythm over the past few years. A steady stream of releases, a close link with Toolroom Records, and a touring schedule that lets ideas breathe before they’re locked in. “Dança” came together in a different way. It didn’t sit on a hard drive for months getting tweak
Spotify’s new ‘Verified’ badge isn’t for AI artists (yet)
Blue check-marks for verified artists on Spotify? Pfft, those are so 2017, don’t you think? It’s all about green tick-marks now. Well, it is since yesterday. The streaming service’s new ‘Verified by Spotify’ badge is rolling out now on artist profiles, and it’s very much designed (as the blog post a
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Music service Vocana launches ‘Verified Human Artist’ badges
It’s not just Spotify rolling out a verification program for human (non-AI) musicians. One of the newer services, Vocana, is doing it too. The post is from Music Ally.
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Member Feature: Unison's Publishing Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM Members Voices: Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Beatskip Music Group: An Independent Music Platform
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
Unison: A Digital-First Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM's Members Voices Series Features Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists and Labels
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
The Black Keys’ Peel Off ‘Peaches!’: Stream It Now
"Peaches!" is the Grammy Award-winning blue specialists' 14th studio album, and third in as many years.
Owen Kiernan Discusses Navigating Digital Noise in Music Industry
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Lizzo Is 100% That ‘Bitch’ on Upcoming Album’s Bold Title Track: Stream It Now
The concept album built around the in-your-face title is the follow-up to 2022's Special.
Kacey Musgraves Finds Herself In The ‘Middle of Nowhere’: Stream It Now
Kacey Musgraves' new album is out now.
The ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Soundtrack Is Ready for the Runway: Stream It Now
Featuring three new Lady Gaga songs, the star-studded set arrives the same day its accompanying film hits theaters. Get all the details.
Unison's Independent Music Rights Platform for the Digital Age
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Owen Kiernan discusses cutting through digital noise for artists
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Spotify Users Can’t Sue Over Discovery Mode ‘Payola’ Accusations, Judge Says
A class action claimed the platform's recommendations are secretly sold for money, but a judge now says users waive their right to sue when they sign up.
Jason Derulo Testifies at ‘Savage Love’ Trial, Says Guitarist Suing Him ‘Created Absolutely Nothing’
The pop singer took the witness stand to deny that he owes writing or producing royalties to musician Matthew Spatola.