Streaming & Digital
UMG and Concord sue fashion startup Quince for music in socials
Repeat after us: individuals can use copyrighted music in their social posts thanks to the licensing deals struck by those platforms… but brands can’t. They need sync licences, although a succession of brands have been sued by labels for ignoring that fact and using their tracks anyway. The latest l
Country Profile – Japan 2026
The IFPI charts suggest that Japanese musical exports are booming, thanks to physical sales. The reality is slightly more complex – but still positive. The success of music streaming in Japan isn’t just a growth story – it’s “a high-margin revolution” according to Takeshi Okada, president of Warner
Matt Gralen promoted to CEO of Beatport, Helen Sartory upped to President & COO, as longtime Chief Exec Robb McDaniels moves to Executive Chairman role
Gralen previously served as President and CFO, while Sartory was most recently Chief Revenue Officer. Source
The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" and Early Influences
The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify
Mika Noé: A Quiet Surge in the Electronic Landscape
German artist Mika Noé is experiencing a notable ascent, evidenced by a recent 32% increase in Spotify followers. This organic growth suggests a compelling artistic proposition emerging from the contemporary electronic music sphere.
The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" Achieves One Billion Streams
The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify
The Cure Song Reaches One Billion Streams
The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify
The Cure's Breakthrough Song Reaches One Billion Streams
The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify
The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" - A Spotify Milestone
The band’s first song to pass one billion streams on Spotify
Member Feature: Unison's Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
New Prince Single Released Ahead of Vault Project
The song is newly mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer and producer Chris James. New Prince Single “With This Tear” Released Ahead of Vault Project: Stream Travis Bland
New Prince Single “With This Tear” Released Ahead of Vault Project: Stream
The song is newly mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer and producer Chris James. New Prince Single “With This Tear” Released Ahead of Vault Project: Stream Travis Bland
New Music Releases from Tokischa, Nine Inch Noize, and Jessie Ware
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Chord Music-linked ABS vehicle plans $500M deal, backed by $830M catalog led by Suicideboys, Morgan Wallen, and Ryan Tedder rights
Deal collateralized by royalties from a catalog of more than 3,750 works Source
New Music Releases: Tokischa, Nine Inch Noize, and Jessie Ware
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Olivia Rodrigo Has a European Adventure in Alternate, Spotify-Only ‘Drop Dead’ Music Video
The track serves as the lead single to her upcoming third studio album.
New Albums from Tokischa, Nine Inch Noize, and More Out Now
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Tiga, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Noize: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Tiga, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Noize: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Daily AI Song Uploads on Deezer
The French streaming service claims that fully AI-generated content represents roughly 44% of daily uploads now.