The Future of the Music Industry: Highlights For the Upcoming NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound

NEW VISIONS For Music & Sound is setting new standards by focusing on innovations and visionary approaches for the future of the music industry.

On September 5th and 6th, visitors can look forward to a diverse program featuring more than 70 pioneers and thought leaders from over 10 countries, who will discuss solutions to the challenges facing the music ecosystem.

Amazon Music launches a ‘Listening Party’ activity on Discord

We’ve been watching the evolution of Discord closely in recent years: not just as a platform where artists can gather their superfan communities, but as a platform where people are listening to music together.

Beatport launches Twitch channel as platform introduces DJ program

Beatport’s Twitch channel will feature exclusive live sets from DJs in iconic locations worldwide, including rooftop performances in Barcelona, beach festivals in Ibiza, and intimate sessions from the Beatport London headquarters.

Spotify teams up with Crunchyroll for a dedicated Anime hub

Japanese ‘anime’ animation’s popularity is thriving well beyond its homeland, and that extends to the musical world too. “Global streams of anime music have surged by 395% since 2021, and there are 6.7 million user-generated anime playlists,” announced Spotify.

The majors also want the US Supreme Court to intervene in the Cox case

The major record companies have asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in their dispute with Cox Communications. They had been set to receive a billion dollars in damages, but an appeals court ruling could see that figure slashed. The majors want the appeals ruling reversed

What is the future of music marketing?

Join us for a groundbreaking conference that will reshape the way you think about music marketing. Hosted at the iconic Ministry of Sound, AmplifyWorld is bringing together industry leaders, artists, and innovators to explore how technology and community are transforming the music industry.

Apple Music and The Warehouse Project to release spatial-audio DJ sets

If there are two things we know about Apple Music, it’s that it loves spatial audio, and it loves DJ sets. Its latest news combines the two.

How a Spotify TV ad dominated Summer and showed Radio's weakness

How a Spotify TV ad hit all the right summer notes and stole the spotlight, leaving broadcast radio scrambling to keep up.

Swedish House Mafia 'Don't You Worry Child' Hits Billion YouTube Views

The accomplishment marks the first clip by the trio to join this elite group.

Mondo.NYC Announces Panel Track for Ninth Annual RIAA Program

The suite of panels will take place on Wednesday, October 16th in the Grand Ballroom at the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel in New York City.

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