Streaming & Digital
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Owen Kiernan Offers Advice on Digital Strategy for 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
Ex-Blackstone exec Vlado Spasov launches $1.5B alternative asset manager Trimontium – music rights among target assets
Trimontium says its target areas also include "uncorrelated" asset classes such as IP rights and royalties. Source
Spotify wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it allowed ‘billions’ of fraudulent Drake streams
In November 2025, rapper RBX claimed Spotify failed to curb "mass-scale fraudulent streaming," stripping royalties from other rights holders. Source
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Ozcillex Demonstrates Strong A&R with Collective Artist Growth
Ozcillex is currently exhibiting significant label momentum, evidenced by the collective rise in Spotify followers among its artists. With an average growth of 15% across its roster, the label's A&R curation appears to be effectively identifying and nurturing talent within the electronic music landscape.
DAXTX's Rapid Ascent Signals a Growing Wave in Hard Techno
Recent data indicates a significant artist surge within the Hard Techno genre, exemplified by DAXTX's impressive 17% growth in Spotify followers to 1,845. This spike in engagement for DAXTX may suggest an evolving listener interest and a potential shift in the electronic music landscape.
KETTAMA's Ascendance Signals Shifting Tides in Garage
Recent data indicates a significant surge in engagement for KETTAMA within the Garage genre, marked by a 17% increase in Spotify followers to 242,376. This notable growth could suggest a burgeoning interest in the artist's sound and a potential shift in the broader electronic music landscape.
Artist Surge: Éadrom's Significant Engagement Spike Signals Emerging Electronic Talent
Irish electronic artist Éadrom is currently experiencing a notable surge in engagement, marked by a 33% increase in Spotify followers. This substantial growth suggests a developing interest in their work within the electronic music landscape, potentially indicating a new artist to watch.
Olle Boerg Experiences Significant Surge, Signifying Emerging Presence in Electronic Music
Olle Boerg, an artist associated with UniFreq Recordings, is currently experiencing a notable surge in digital traction. This ascent is particularly evident in a substantial 422% increase in Spotify followers, indicating a rapidly growing audience and emerging influence within the electronic music sphere.
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Joe Bonamassa embraces digital amps
“I’ve got to be honest with you and admit when I’m wrong”
“I wanted to dislike it, I really wanted to dislike it, but I couldn’t!”: Why Joe Bonamassa finally opened up to digital amps
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The Digital Revolution Behind Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca'
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
Producer Recounts Challenges of Recording First All-Digital Number One Single
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
Spotify’s Andy Sloan-Vincent on Scaling Artist Discovery in the U.K.: ‘We’ve Always Been a Musical Nation’
Having stepped into a new role, the London-based executive unpacks the streaming platform's vision for support acts emerging from across the region.
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
AFEM 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