Sped Up Songs: The TikTok Trend Reshaping Music

The digital age has created numerous trends that have reshaped the music landscape, and one of the most intriguing phenomena to emerge recently is the "sped up songs" trend. This trend—primarily driven by TikTok—involves increasing the tempo of songs to create a dynamic and energetic listening experience. 

Amazon Music Turns Paris Airport Into Live Concert Hall

On July 17, from 6.30pm, Paris Aéroport will be bringing together the biggest names in the French Touch for an exceptional concert featuring AIR, Phoenix, Etienne de Crécy, Inès Mélia, Benjamin Diamond B2B Alan Braxe, Izzy Lindqwister.

65% of Gen Z Describe Themselves as Video Content Creators, YouTube's Report Says

Content creation is now easier and more accessible than ever, so it's not surprising the shift from content consumption to creation moves rather swiftly. YouTube's latest Culture & Trends Report for 2024 proves this shift and reveals a bit more of how fans interact with their favourite media.

Will AI Change How Music Works?

MAS co-founder and president James Alvich tells LBB’s Adam Bennett how artificial intelligence will alter the ways music is both made and listened to, for better and for worse…

A chat with LyricFind CEO Darryl Ballantyne

LyricFind CEO Darryl Ballantyne discusses his beginnings in the industry, his biggest milestones, and some wise words to pass on to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

Live Event Commerce Platform Tixr Establishes London Office to Meet Global Growth

Tixr, the largest, fastest-growing privately held primary ticketing and live event commerce marketplace, today announced the official opening of its London office and strategic expansion into continental Europe. Industry veteran Stephanie Rosa has been appointed to serve as Managing Director of the London outpost, leading a new handpicked local team to build upon the company’s already robust roster of partners in the region and explosive growth in North America.

Armada Music signs joint venture with Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Ki/Ki

The announcement coincides with the release of Ki/Ki’s latest EP, Slash 010, which is part of the joint venture. In the partnership, Armada Music will work closely with Ki/Ki (Kiki Wesselo) and her team on A&R, label management, distribution and promotion/marketing for upcoming slash releases. 

Create Music Group, at $1 billion valuation, raises $165 million investment round

Music industry veteran Charles Goldstuck also joined the funding round, which is understood to see the Flexpoint-led group acquire close to a fifth of Create’s equity. Create says it will use the money to fuel further global expansion and execute an “ambitious acquisition strategy”.

Electronic label NoCopyrightSounds teams with music rhythm game Geometry Dash

The game has amassed one billion downloads in 10 years and six million active users. The partnership will see NCS integrate its catalogue of over 1,500 tracks into the game, providing free-to-use music for creators. 

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