Spotify adds a new, automatically updating playlist for offline listening

Spotify introduced a new feature today called Offline Backup. This feature for premium users is essentially a list of songs you recently listened to and that you can consume offline. It updates automatically based on your listening history.

African DSP Mdundo expects to pay over $1m in royalties in 2025

Mdundo currently has 36 million monthly active users across Africa, with the company hoping its next wave of growth will come from a ‘hyperlocal’ strategy of serving countries where the bigger global streaming services are still relatively under-strength.

Coldplay ‘Moon Music’ album campaign lands on TikTok and Roblox

Happy New Coldplay Album Day to those who celebrate. And as you’d expect, a number of digital services are very keen to celebrate.

Spotify raises prices in Canada amid debate over proposed streaming tax

'As we continue to innovate and invest in providing our listeners with greater value than ever before, we occasionally update our prices.'

Power of QR Codes in Marketing & Media

Fred Jacobs dives into the revolution happening in audience engagement caused by the use of QR codes in marketing and media with innovative applications and strategies.

The UK ‘hit’ music industry is becoming an import market for US stars.

MBW founder Tim Ingham discusses the paucity of British artists making waves in the UK's own charts in 2024.

‘Agatha All Along’ Produces A Hit Single On Multiple Charts

After months—if not years—of anticipation, Disney+ finally unveiled Agatha All Along in mid-September. The series, which is a spin-off of the highly successful WandaVision, has received positive reviews from critics and fans, and it seems that the entertainment conglomerate has another smash on its hands with the latest addition to the Marvel universe.

Naxos Music Library Hits 3 Million Tracks

NML continues to raise the bar with a newly enhanced user experience, upgraded search tools, mobile apps, and extensive educational resources like album booklets, masterclass videos, and artist interviews. This remarkable achievement cements NML’s status as the world’s leading classical music resource, supporting educators, students, and enthusiasts globally in the digital age of music.

Base for Music taps AI to turn passive listeners into active fans

A new AI-powered tool called ‘Fanbase‘ that aims to help artists identify their keenest listeners on streaming services, and also to convert casual listeners into engaged fans.

AI Can Generate Music, But Is That Really What People Want?

AI can generate original music in an instant, but with the live sector rising 25% each year, what makes audiences gravitate towards live music? Emotional content? Relatability? Let’s take a look.

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