Bootleg Arrives as a New Way to Experience Live Music

Bootleg captures high-fidelity audio of concerts, mixes and masters, and allows fans to purchase and download them within the Bootleg app.

Hold or twist? The music industry’s innovation dilemma

Sustaining innovation is how more growth will be extracted from streaming.

Why Spotify growth in the Global South matters for the music industry

Spotify growth in the Global South is reshaping the streaming landscape and creating new opportunities for the music industry. This trend could change how artists reach listeners worldwide.

TikTok launches TikTok For Songwriters event with Jade and Kamille

Highlighting the role the platform has to play in songwriters' careers, the event was hosted by TikTok’s global head of music business development Ole Obermann and award-winning songwriter and president of PRS Members’ Council Michelle Escoffery. 

Hangout: Social Music platform debuts with Major Labels, group listening

Hangout social music platform offers a new way for music fans and artists to connect online. Explore its unique features and how it could reshape the social music experience.

Taylor Swift, Teddy Swims and Billie Eilish top Deezer 2024 charts

It’s mid-November but the ‘end of year’ music-streaming promotions are already starting.

Introducing the Luminate Index to Measure Artists’ Influence

In early October, Luminate officially launched the Luminate Index to provide labels, brands and agencies a single, comprehensive score designed to assess the depth, breadth and affinity of an artist’s fandom among consumers.

PRS Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios launch ‘Prelude’ 

It’s called ‘Prelude’ and focuses on UK-based composers from under-represented backgrounds who want to get into the soundtracks business.

Token Economy for Musicians: Monetize a fanbase with AMPS

There are dozens of startups creating new and better ways for artists to connect with a monetize fans.

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