Streaming & Digital
How Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s dominance in Japan is driving a global breakthrough for the UMG-signed band
The act's streaming and physical sales in Japan made them the world's 13th biggest-selling act in 2025 — without an international campaign. UMG says their global push is still to come. Source
Catalogue is key factor in UK’s most-streamed artists for 2025
Coldplay’s last studio album came out in October 2024. Dua Lipa’s came out in May that year. Arctic Monkeys’ last long-player was released in October 2022. And Calvin Harris’s came out in August 2024. Why are we reeling off the most-recent album release-dates for British artists? Because these were
Study explores how and why US teens use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
As moves for social-media bans for under-16s increase around the world, the US-based Pew Research Center has published an interesting new study on how and why teenagers use three key platforms: TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. It interviewed 1,485 pairs of teenagers (defined here as 13-17 year-olds)
Music Makers Call for PRS Improvements and Transparency
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songw
The Grateful Dead Announces New Streaming Platform 'Play Dead'
A joint effort of nugs and Rhino Entertainment, the subscription service will offer access to all of the Dead's prior archival releases, along with new material.
Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “fair and transparent” after payment campaign launched
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songwriters are paid” The post Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “
Anna's Archive Ordered to Pay Over $300 Million In Damages
Warner, Sony and Universal will supposedly receive over $7million in damages, while Spotify is set to receive $300million
The Grateful Dead Launches Play Dead Streaming Platform: ‘We Want to Melt Your Faces’
A joint effort of nugs and Rhino Entertainment, the subscription service will offer access to all of the Dead's prior archival releases, along with new material.
Anna’s Archive to pay $322million after losing court case for scraping “nearly all of the world’s commercial sound recordings” from Spotify
Warner, Sony and Universal will supposedly receive over $7million in damages, while Spotify is set to receive $300million
Gaana is partnering with “artist-empowerment” platform Fenix360
In the great Indian audio-streaming service shake-up that has seen the shutting down of Resso (2024), Wynk Music (2024) and Hungama Music (2025), Gaana has stood out for sticking around […] The post is from Music Ally.
Massive Attack and Tom Waits Release New Single “Boots on the Ground”: Stream
The two acts join forces with a long-gestating, socially-charged collaboration featuring Waits' signature rasp over dark production. Massive Attack and Tom Waits Release New Single “Boots on the Ground”: Stream Travis Bland and Kiana Fitzgerald
Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette's "Ironic"
The singers previously performed the '90s classic together at House of Blues in Los Angeles in February 2005. Avril Lavigne Comes Full Circle with Cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Stream Eddie F
The 15 Best Disco & Funk Tracks Of March 2026
As we dive into some of the best Disco & Funk tracks that March had to offer, let’s remember that this music represents love, light, and hope. Let’s celebrate the artists who continue to create magic! Check out this month’s SoundCloud playlist Read Past Disco and Funk Charts Here Jessie Ware – Autom
Avril Lavigne Comes Full Circle with Cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Stream
The singers previously performed the '90s classic together at House of Blues in Los Angeles in February 2005. Avril Lavigne Comes Full Circle with Cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Stream Eddie Fu
'Monty Python's Life of Brian' Receives 4K Ultra HD Release
The new 4K digital restoration was supervised by Terry Gilliam. Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection Eddie Fu
Streaming 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa' Free
Here's how you can tune into the new season without spending a fortune on subscriptions.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection
The new 4K digital restoration was supervised by Terry Gilliam. Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection Eddie Fu
How to Stream ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ Online for Free
Here's how you can tune into the new season without spending a fortune on subscriptions.
Universal Audio Drops a Free Studio Bundle With UAD Explore FREE
Universal Audio is making a direct move toward accessibility with the release of UAD Explore FREE, a bundle that puts a full set of its core production tools into a no-cost package. It includes eight of the company’s established plug-ins along with the LUNA digital audio workstation, and it runs nat
Streaming Fraud Doesn’t Respect Silos. Neither Should We.
Merlin CEO, Charlie Lexton, addresses THAT fallout with TikTok - and Merlin's own anti-fraud progress Source