Streaming & Digital
Christmas Music Streams Begin Early on Spotify
A Santa-hat tip this morning to music-streamers in the Philippines, who are famously early to popping on their holiday playlists. 2026 is no exception. The post is from Music Ally.
Christmas music is already getting 36.2m daily Spotify streams
A Santa-hat tip this morning to music-streamers in the Philippines, who are famously early to popping on their holiday playlists. 2026 is no exception. The post is from Music Ally.
YouTube Shorts algorithm will now ‘prioritise original content’
The ‘our algorithm is now recommending less unoriginal slop’ seems to have become a rite of passage for every big social or video platform. Even if boasting about this begs the question of why they didn’t adopt that policy earlier. The post is from Music Ally.
Drake Releases FOMO with “Choosin’ Texas” Remix and Three More New Songs: Stream
An expanded edition of Drake's 2016 album HABIBTI. Drake Releases FOMO with “Choosin’ Texas” Remix and Three More New Songs: Stream Karan Singh
Instagram adds in-app boosting for artist livestreams
Instagram has rolled out a new option this week that lets artist teams boost Instagram Live broadcasts directly from the app. It joins the existing boost options for posts, Stories and Reels. The post is from Music Ally.
What’s new in TikTok’s Taylor Swift in-app experience
TikTok frequently partners with artists on in-app experiences, helping to promote albums across its platform. It’s no surprise that they are giving Taylor Swift’s newly released The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore such a treatment, but we’re much more interested in what the campaign does differently.
‘Fast & Furious’ TV series coming to Peacock streaming service
The final film is set to hit cinemas in 2028
Drake Releases FOMO with “Choosin’ Texas” Remix and Three More New Songs: Stream
An expanded edition of Drake's 2016 album HABIBTI. Drake Releases FOMO with “Choosin’ Texas” Remix and Three More New Songs: Stream Karan Singh
IMPF and IMPEL advocate for equal AI licensing
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
AI Licensing Principles Emphasize Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Music Industry AI Licensing Principles: Equal Value for Songs and Recordings
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Drake’s ‘HABIBTI (FOMO)’ Deluxe: All 4 New Songs Ranked
Initially premiered in Drizzy's FOMO short film, a four-pack headed to streaming services on Friday (Oct. 2).
Drake’s ‘HABIBTI (FOMO)’ Deluxe: All 4 New Songs Ranked
Initially premiered in Drizzy's FOMO short film, a four-pack headed to streaming services on Friday (Oct. 2).
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
AFEM Explores Long-Form Content in Post-Social Media Era
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
Noah Kahan Unleashes ‘Hunger Games’ Cut ‘Draw You Out’: Stream It Now
It's the first single lifted from the official soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Drake Releases ‘FOMO’ Four-Pack as ‘HABIBTI’ Deluxe Featuring Don Toliver: Stream It Now
The OVO leader's first pair of collaborations with Toliver are here.
Ray J Hospitalized After Heart Issues Surface During Livestream
The singer, actor and media personality has stated that he's been having issues with his heart.
Vince Staples Defends Album Imperfections
The rapper sent the message during a recent episode of his Apple Music radio show.
Vince Staples Has a Message for Critics: ‘Albums Aren’t Supposed to Be Perfect’
The rapper sent the message during a recent episode of his Apple Music radio show.