Streaming & Digital
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More
Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
Italy on the rise
Italy has, alongside its European neighbours Germany and France, emerged as a real beneficiary of the streaming age, with the country experiencing a boom in domestic listening alongside steady, streaming-driven growth. According to the full-year figures from industry body FIMI, Italy experienced its
Micro-dramas are having a moment
We’ve written about the continued rise of micro-dramas and the growing investment of major digital platforms before. While the micro-drama trend originated in China, it has fast become a global phenomenon driving a US$14bn+ global content economy and frequently surpassing traditional streaming apps
Google launches creator search profiles
Google recently launched Search Profiles for Creators, a new feature that allows creators to build a public presence directly within Google Search. The feature gives audiences another way to learn more about you outside of traditional social platforms. Search behavior is different from feed behavior
Major labels in Canada win site-blocking order targeting stream-ripping platforms – a first for the country’s music industry
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
Ozcillex Artists Display Collective Momentum, Reflecting Astute A&R Curation
Recent data indicates a notable collective rise in Spotify followers for artists signed to Ozcillex, with an average growth of 15%. This consistent upward trajectory for acts like Perry Patelski and Exhilarated Ego may suggest the label's strong A&R curation is effectively identifying and nurturing emerging talent in electronic music.
Sam Deep's Amapiano Ascent: Analyzing a 15% Spotify Follower Surge
Sam Deep is currently exhibiting a notable surge in engagement, evidenced by a 15% increase in Spotify followers. This metric suggests a growing listener interest within the Amapiano landscape, potentially signaling an emergent artist trajectory.
Artist Surge: Éadrom's Rapid Growth Reflects Shifting Engagements
Éadrom, an artist from Ireland, is currently experiencing a notable surge in engagement metrics, specifically a 33% increase in Spotify followers. This growth, occurring under the HARM Recordings label, may suggest an emerging artist gaining significant, albeit nascent, traction within the electronic music landscape.
UniFreq Recordings Artist Olle Boerg Signals Emerging Electronic Momentum
Olle Boerg, a Swedish artist on UniFreq Recordings, is experiencing a remarkable surge in engagement metrics, with Spotify followers growing by 422% to a current total of 1,306. This significant spike suggests an evolving listener interest within electronic music landscapes.
Japan passes copyright reform giving performers and record companies royalties when recordings play in public, including overseas
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Linear Festivals founders win International Entrepreneur of the Year
Congratulations to Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi, the co-founders of Linear Festivals in India. They have won the 2026 Music Ally International Entrepreneur of the Year award, in association with Universal Music Group Digital Innovation, which saw four finalists pitch at Music Ally NEXT yesterday. Lin
The Police’s Stewart Copeland says he and Sting “get along just fine” amidst royalties dispute
“We get along great as long as we’re not trying to make music together”
Indian AI background music startup Tringbox raises seed funding
Tringbox is an Indian AI startup that’s making background music more generic and specific at the same time. The Mumbai-headquartered company has built what it describes as an “environment-aware” platform […] The post is from Music Ally.
Report highlights big-tech platforms’ role in spreading Indian ‘hate music’
US-based non-profit The Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) has published a report titled ‘Profiting from Hate Music: The Role of YouTube, Meta, Spotify and Apple Music in […] The post is from Music Ally.
Artist deals round-up: Yugm, Prateeksha Srivastava, Sunanda Sharma
Folk-fusion band Yugm and Indian classical-fusion duo Harshad and Duhita Golesar are the first acts to sign with TSC Artists, a new platform launched by Indian record label The Shakti Collective […] The post is from Music Ally.
Prime Day Streaming Deals Announced
Amazon has popular add-on channels on sale during Prime Day — streaming deals expire on Friday (June 26).
Get a Walmart+ Subscription for $1 to Unlock Free Streaming, Free Shipping and Members-Only Discounts
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Prime Day Streaming Deals: Save Up to 93% on Apple TV, Paramount+, Starz and Other Services
Amazon has popular add-on channels on sale during Prime Day — streaming deals expire on Friday (June 26).
Get a Walmart+ Subscription for $1 to Unlock Free Streaming, Free Shipping and Members-Only Discounts
Attention, bargain shoppers: here's how to join Walmart+ for the lowest price yet.
WiiM Prime Day Deals Cut Up To 20% Off Streamers, Amps, And Smart Speakers
WiiM is rolling out a wide Prime Day promotion in the UK, cutting prices across most of its streaming audio lineup from June 23 through June 26. The sale covers smart speakers, streaming amplifiers, standalone music streamers, and accessories, which makes it one of the broader WiiM discounts of the