Report predicts slowing growth for global music-merch sales

The global music-merchandise market will be worth $16.3bn a year by 2023 according to Midia Research’s latest report.

Are TikTok Song IDs accurate? Pex found 20 for every song

Pex examined 141,000 songs on TikTok and found 2.8 million unique Song IDs for them with over 830 million videos containing these songs. Song IDs are how TikTok identifies tracks and pays creators when their music is used in user-generated content on the platform.

Another large indie distributor inks direct agreement with TikTok, as Ditto leaves behind expiring Merlin deal with platform

Established acts currently distributing their music through Ditto include Chance The Rapper, Russ Millions, and Darkoo.

Everchanging Role of A&R: Finding The Next Rising Star

Before the streaming era, A&R was largely a gut-driven process. Today, the game has changed.

Digital marketing firm The Trenches signs exclusive deal with UMG’s Republic Corps

As part of the deal, The Trenches is simultaneously launching its own incubator, Trenches Records.

Decentraland Music Festival returns after virtual world’s 2.0 update

Web3 virtual world Decentraland is setting up the virtual stages again for its Decentraland Music festival. The event will take place on 20-23 November, and will be free to attend.

Spotify launches a new tool for creating custom playlist artwork

With the new feature, now in beta, people can craft a personalized playlist cover in a few simple steps.

Music in podcasts: Engaging superfans with a new album campaign strategy

For anyone paying attention to the music industry, “superfan” has been a buzzword that is virtually impossible to ignore. From DSPs to labels, today’s imperative is to engage and ultimately monetise these superfans, who generate far more revenue for rightsholders than passive listeners do.

Qobuz launches ‘first of its kind’ high-fidelity streaming and download service in Japan

Japan's music market lags behind others when it comes to adoption of streaming services, and Qobuz sees an opportunity in that.

FUGA partners with Philippines-based hip-hop company ASINTADA, makes key hires to expand APAC presence

The Downtown-owned distributor has made a series of new partnerships in the Filipino music business.

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