Streaming & Digital
Erykah Badu, H.E.R., Kwn & More to Perform at Spotify & Live Nation Urban’s RNB X Live in Dallas
Rising R&B artists Jai'Len Josey and Rjthewierdo are also set to hit the stage in November.
Erykah Badu, H.E.R., Kwn & More to Perform at Spotify & Live Nation Urban’s RNB X Live in Dallas
Rising R&B artists Jai'Len Josey and Rjthewierdo are also set to hit the stage in November.
John Legend to Release Pharrell-Produced Album 'Muse'
"Daylight," available to stream today, is the first listen from Legend's upcoming full-length release, out Oct. 23 via Republic.
John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album ‘Muse,’ Led by New Song ‘Daylight’
"Daylight," available to stream today, is the first listen from Legend's upcoming full-length release, out Oct. 23 via Republic.
‘Orbitals’ retro synth-pop soundtrack is available on streaming and vinyl
“What if the ‘80s never ended?”
Samantha Juneman named Head of Music at Mattel, arriving from Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group
Juneman will lead Mattel's effort to "build music into a more strategic franchise and commercial platform." Source
Heidi O’Neill resigns from Spotify’s board after nearly nine years, days before starting as Lululemon CEO
O'Neill becomes Chief Executive Officer of Lululemon on September 8, five days after her Spotify exit took effect. She will also join the Lululemon board. Source
Spain’s recorded music market grew 11.6% in H1 2026… with subscription streaming revenues up 15.1% YoY
Promusicae reported that paid subscription streaming generated €121 million ($141m) in the six months to the end of June, up 15.1% YoY. Source
Court issues mixed ruling in latest Spotify-MLC legal skirmish
A federal court in New York has handed down a mixed ruling in the ongoing legal battle between Spotify and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) over mechanical royalties and ‘bundle’ subscriptions. The post is from Music Ally.
Spotify’s Latin-focused playlist ‘Fuego’ gets its own Substack
If you don’t have a Substack in 2026, are you even on the internet? And seemingly that now applies to popular music-streaming playlist brands too. The post is from Music Ally.
‘Crimson Moon’ soundtrack is available to stream featuring modern metal icons
HEALTH, members of Periphery, Ice Nine Kills and metal YouTuber Jared Dines have all contributed to the power fantasy score
9 Albums You Should Listen to Now: Chat Pile, Melissa Auf der Maur, and More
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Feel the funk with Gabriel Jacoby’s exclusive playlist for The Cover
The US R&B artist appears on The Cover – hear his ‘Funky Buddha’ playlist featuring Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and more
Pitchfork Recommends New Releases from Chat Pile, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Beyoncé
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Feel the funk with Gabriel Jacoby’s exclusive playlist for The Cover
The US R&B artist appears on The Cover – hear his ‘Funky Buddha’ playlist featuring Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and more
ADÉLA to Embark on North American Tour, Unveils Debut Album PRIMA: Stream
The fast-rising "Ain't in LA" singer kicks off her first-ever North American headlining tour on September 9th. ADÉLA to Embark on North American Tour, Unveils Debut Album PRIMA: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Pitchfork Recommends New Releases from Chat Pile, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Beyoncé
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ADÉLA Announces North American Tour and Debut Album PRIMA
The fast-rising "Ain't in LA" singer kicks off her first-ever North American headlining tour on September 9th. ADÉLA to Embark on North American Tour, Unveils Debut Album PRIMA: Stream Paolo Ragusa
New Album Recommendations Include Chat Pile, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Beyoncé
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New Music Recommendations: Chat Pile, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Beyoncé
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