Spotify Launches New Video Interview Series Focused on New Albums

Countdown To will feature artists conversing with fellow performers, collaborators, family members or friends to discuss the inspiration behind their new projects.

Spotify is testing a new way to keep kids songs out of your listening history

In three countries, parents with Spotify’s Family plan can create subaccounts for the under-13 set that have their own restrictions and recommendations.

Swedish hip-hop gets a boost with Def Jam Recordings launch

Storied hip-hop label Def Jam has played a prominent role in parent company UMG’s global expansion – including now to Sweden.

Bringing Music to Sports

It’s no secret that many sports fans are also passionate about music. This natural overlap has fueled a growing synergy between these two worlds, creating experiences that resonate deeply with audiences.

Tune.FM wants to take on Spotify by using crypto to pay artists up to 100x more per stream

We have access to a plethora of streaming services today, but despite the sizable competition, music streaming startup Tune.FM is hoping its differentiated approach will help it garner a loyal following of its own.

20% of Hard Drives Used for Long-Term Music Storage are Dying

Do you have old music stored on an ancient hard drive somewhere in your orbit? You might want to check the drive and consider a different storage medium—a new report suggests around 20% of drives from the 90s are now bricks.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Boost the Darkness' Spotify Streams

The Darkness released “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” back in 2003 as the third single off its debut album “Permission to Land.” The epic tune cracked the top 10 of the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, and became a No. 2 hit on the UK Singles chart.

The Current State of the DJ Livestream Sector

The digital age has transformed many aspects of the music industry—and electronic music is no exception, which has become far more popular in the last 25 years. One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the rise of DJ livestreams, with Boiler Room leading the charge. 

HYBE buys 51% stake in mystery company for $25m

According to the filing, in a section dedicated to events that “occured after the date of writing”, the “consolidated company entered into an agreement to acquire shares of another corporation for USD 25 million on August 1, 2024.”

BMI Files Action in Rate Court Against SiriusXM for Attempts to Lower Payments

SiriusXM BMI files action in rate court against SiriusXM for ‘attempting to lower its payments to BMI songwriters, composers, and publishers.’

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