Unlocking Spotify Algorithms: Proven Strategies from 2 Years of Boosting Artist Visibility on Streaming Platforms

Without further ado, here are the main takeaways about all the things we learned on this journey, from the most obvious to the most advanced.

Apple Music debuts a monthly version of its annual Replay feature

It will create a month-by-month archive of your top songs, albums and artists.

Universal Music Group to acquire stake in Chord Music Partners

UMG and Dundee Partners will enter into a new long-term strategic partnership to actively manage Chord’s rights through UMG’s global network, and to acquire additional catalogues via Chord in the future. 

American Federation of Musicians, AMPTP Resume Contract Talks Amid Fight Over Streaming Residual Fees: ‘Their Value Cannot Be Denied’

The studios have steadfastly resisted granting musicians a residual payment for original series, movies and other programs that are made specifically for streaming services. It’s a key demand, along with protections against the use of AI, that the AFM is making in this round of negotiations, which began Jan. 22.

SiriusXM Subsidiary Launches Synthetic Voice Ads

It’s now owned by SiriusXM, and it is making the AI leap forward in the advertising world by rolling out Synthetic Voice Ads on the self-serve platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses — another potential threat to broadcast AM and FM radio’s sales teams.

Playlist Alert app adds Apple Music to its playlists data

Back in 2021 streaming-focused label Humble Angel Records launched an app called Playlist Alert. Now it is expanding its feed of data.

Apple Used 40+ iPhones to Chronicle Usher's Halftime Show

Apple and TBWA\Media Art Lab created a 10-minute "Shot on iPhone" documentary that chronicles the singer's halftime performance from its prep stages through the rollicking finale.

Report: the average US subscriber spends $924 a year on subscriptions

Mobile payments firm Bango has published its latest report on consumer subscriptions, based on a survey of 5,000 people in the US.

The world’s first spatial and 3D AI DAW is coming to Apple Vision Pro

The Vision Pro version of Hit’n’Mix’s award-winning RipX DAW lets you walk through your immersive audio project, taking it out of the box – literally.

Billy Joel Drops AI-Assisted Video For 'Turn the Lights Back On'

Thanks to generative AI, Joel is back in all his pop modes in the time-tripping visual directed by Warren Fu (Daft Punk, Dua Lipa), which uses technology from Deep Voodoo to portray the now 74-year-old piano man in all his different eras.

Why Does My Spotify Keep Pausing: Causes and Solutions

We’ve all experienced this: you’re enjoying your favorite tunes on Spotify, and out of nowhere, the music stops. No one will argue that it’s a frustrating interruption. Why does my music keep pausing on Spotify? Is it a problem with the app, my device, or something I’m doing wrong?

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