Streaming & Digital
Apple Music to Open State-of-the-Art Live Music Venue in London
The facility will be situated at the company's London HQ in Battersea Power Station.
SoundExchange and MusicNation Establish Royalty Agreement
SoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
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 Industry Insider: Building Audiences Post-Social
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 Audience Building Strategies Post-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
Erica Campbell’s label sues distributor SRG/ILS Group, claiming it never sent a single royalty statement
My Block Records is seeking damages in excess of USD $1 million, plus interest and legal fees, and has demanded a jury trial. Source
Dirty Honey Announces New Album 'Catch My Butterfly', Releases Two New Singles
The album Catch My Butterfly will be released on January 15th. Dirty Honey Announce New Album, Unveil Singles “Lights Out” and “Butterfly”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Dirty Honey Announce New Album, Unveil Singles “Lights Out” and “Butterfly”: Stream
The album Catch My Butterfly will be released on January 15th. Dirty Honey Announce New Album, Unveil Singles “Lights Out” and “Butterfly”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Carianne Marshall to exit Warner Chappell Music
A WMG media release said Marshall's exit comes as the company "streamlines its leadership structure." Source
Sylvan Esso on Spotify
But they maintain their political views haven’t changed
Ed Sheeran discusses Macklemore axing controversy as his tour resumes in Philadelphia
Ed Sheeran resumed his US tour without support acts this weekend, responding on stage to the controversial axing of Macklemore from the show. Elsewhere in pop politics, Zara Larson has pulled out of a concert in Abu Dhabi and Sylvan Esso have commented on their music returning to Spotify
"I’d rather you didn’t listen to our music on there”: Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso say they can't afford not to be on Spotify
But they maintain their political views haven’t changed
“I’d rather you didn’t listen to our music on there. Please don’t”: Electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso say they’ve returned to Spotify because they can’t afford not to
But they maintain their political views haven’t changed
The Weeknd, a Wednesday Remix, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
The Weeknd, a Wednesday Remix, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Unit1 Studio raises $20m for its now-moveable avatar-concerts tech
We reported on startup Unit1 Studio when it launched in October 2025 with technology that could help artists turn themselves into digital avatars for concerts. The post is from Music Ally.
Sylvain Esso back on Spotify after boycott was ‘unsustainable’
Just under a year ago, US duo Sylvain Esso removed their music from Spotify in protest at then-CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in military-tech company Helsing. The post is from Music Ally.
Unit1 Studio raises $20m for its now-moveable avatar-concerts tech
We reported on startup Unit1 Studio when it launched in October 2025 with technology that could help artists turn themselves into digital avatars for concerts. The post is from Music Ally.
Sylvain Esso back on Spotify after boycott was ‘unsustainable’
Just under a year ago, US duo Sylvain Esso removed their music from Spotify in protest at then-CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in military-tech company Helsing. The post is from Music Ally.
Sylvan Esso back on Spotify after boycott was ‘unsustainable’
Just under a year ago, US duo Sylvain Esso removed their music from Spotify in protest at then-CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in military-tech company Helsing. The post is from Music Ally.