Streaming & Digital
Producer Recounts Challenges of Creating 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”
Owen Kiernan Offers Advice on 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
Ricky Martin's Producer Recounts Digitally Recording Number One Hit
“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”
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
Producer Recounts Making 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”
How the Producer of Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca Made History with the 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”
Owen Kiernan advises on 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
AFEM x DDEX present: The Hidden Infrastructure of Music Rights
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
How the producer of Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca overcame troublesome tech to make recording history with the 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”
AFEM and DDEX to Address Music Data and Royalties Friction
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Producer Desmond Child Recounts Creating 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”
AFEM and DDEX to Address Friction in Music Rights Data and Royalties
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Producer Desmond Child Details Making 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”
Pitchfork Selects Playlist for the Week
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pz’, Tyla, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Spotify Beats Streaming Fraud Lawsuit
The ruling rejected accusations that Spotify broke the law by turning a “blind eye” to bot-fueled fake streams for major artists, but the case isn't quite over yet.
Spotify Beats Streaming Fraud Lawsuit That Claimed Drake Gets Billions of Fake Plays
The ruling rejected accusations that Spotify broke the law by turning a “blind eye” to bot-fueled fake streams for major artists, but the case isn't quite over yet.
Dave Matthews Band Partners with nugs for Archive Streams
Dave Matthews Band continues their tradition of offering fans live recordings with the new partnership, as they'll now upload official audio of their shows the day after the performance. Dave Matthew
Dave Matthews Band Partners with nugs to Offer Archive Streams of 2026 Tour, Future Concerts
Dave Matthews Band continues their tradition of offering fans live recordings with the new partnership, as they'll now upload official audio of their shows the day after the performance. Dave Matthews Band Partners with nugs to Offer Archive Streams of 2026 Tour, Future Concerts Jonah Krueger
Shannon Larkin Addresses Mike Mangini Comments
The comments come via a livestream in which Larkin also discussed the realities of professional gigging drummers. Shannon Larkin Rejects Claims That New Godsmack Drummer Mike Mangini Is “Overqualified