Streaming & Digital
Lizzo's New Album Fails to Chart
Lizzo’s failure to chart on the Billboard 200 raises questions about whether changing industry dynamics, social media algorithms, or damaged public perception are most responsible for her decline. Liz
Lizzo’s New Album Bitch Fails to Chart on Billboard 200
Lizzo’s failure to chart on the Billboard 200 raises questions about whether changing industry dynamics, social media algorithms, or damaged public perception are most responsible for her decline. Lizzo’s New Album Bitch Fails to Chart on Billboard 200 Kiana Fitzgerald
Starz Streaming Subscription Deal Offers Access for Under $1
You can binge-watch everything from the Outlander series to the entire Power universe for just $0.99.
Project 91 launches Playgrounds, a live experiences platform backed by Justin Kalifowitz’s Klaf Companies
The New York-based events company confirmed that Playgrounds will serve as an umbrella platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events Source
A Starz Streaming Subscription Is Under $1 for a Limited Time: Claim the Deal Here
You can binge-watch everything from the Outlander series to the entire Power universe for just $0.99.
Quicksand Releases New Single 'Cool Guy'
The post-hardcore band have unveiled the third single from their upcoming album Bring on the Psychics. Quicksand Unleash Classic Hardcore Diss Track Energy with “Cool Guy”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media, Creating World’s Largest Digital Media Publisher
Ryan Pauley joins PMC as President of PMX Global, a newly created PMC subsidiary.
Quicksand Unleash Classic Hardcore Diss Track Energy with “Cool Guy”: Stream
The post-hardcore band have unveiled the third single from their upcoming album Bring on the Psychics. Quicksand Unleash Classic Hardcore Diss Track Energy with “Cool Guy”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media, Creating World’s Largest Digital Media Publisher
Ryan Pauley joins PMC as President of PMX Global, a newly created PMC subsidiary.
NO FAKES: Senate panel backs bill that could cost platforms $750k per AI deepfake
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the NO FAKES Act Source
Spotify’s ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature launches in the US today under a multi-year Live Nation deal, starting with indie-pop artist Role Model
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Tom Morello responds to “hypocritical” argument that musicians shouldn’t be political
It comes after the guitarist recently used his set at Download Festival 2026 to send a message to the British far-right activist Tommy Robinson
Spotify opens direct uploads for music videos and live performances in beta
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Japan amends copyright law so that artists and labels will get public performance royalties for the first time
Japanese lawmakers have voted through changes to the country’s copyright law so that artists and labels will have a public performance right, like in most other countries. It means artists and labels will, for the first time, receive royalties when recordings are played in public spaces within Japan
SoundCloud hails RepostExchange as a ‘bot-free’ promo tool
Despite the best efforts of industry bodies like the IFPI – and its efforts have been strenuous – there are still many dodgy companies and websites offering ways to buy likes, followers and streams for artists. They’re all best avoided. SoundCloud wants to help its community of artists plot an ethic
Apple Music continues its dance expansion with two mix series
Like an in-the-zone best-friend at the tail-end of a wedding reception, Apple Music simply can’t be dragged off the dancefloor in 2026. We recently reported on its new ‘Club Live’ series of mixes, including a partnership with Manchester institution The Warehouse Project. Now it has announced two mor
UK’s Music Climate Pact publishes its latest annual report
The Music Climate Pact (MCP) has released its annual report detailing actions taken by participating labels towards reducing carbon emissions on both the digital and physical sides of their businesses. Founding signatories include Anjunabeats, Beggars Group, BMG, Brownswood Recordings, Full Time Hob
Ozcillex Roster Exhibits Notable Momentum, Reflecting Strong A&R Direction
Artists on the Ozcillex label are collectively experiencing a significant uplift, with an average Spotify follower growth of 15% across their featured acts. This consistent upward trajectory appears to signal effective A&R curation and a keen eye for talent within the electronic music landscape.
Sam Deep's Amapiano Momentum: A Snapshot of Rapid Digital Growth
Within the dynamic landscape of Amapiano, Sam Deep is currently experiencing a significant surge in audience engagement. This trend is prominently highlighted by a recent 15% increase in Spotify followers, signaling an accelerating digital footprint and heightened interest.
Olle Boerg's Rapid Rise: Analyzing a Key Artist Surge in Electronic Music
Olle Boerg, an artist from Sweden, is currently experiencing a notable surge in engagement metrics, particularly on Spotify. With a remarkable 422% increase in followers, reaching 1,306, this data appears to reflect a growing listener interest and a potential new force emerging from UniFreq Recordings within the electronic music landscape.