The Way We Listen to Music Changed Forever When Apple Launched iTunes in 2001

The digital jukebox enjoyed a two-decade reign as the dominant program for storing audio files.

Reaching Goals with Science-Backed Music Curated for Fitness

In fitness apps, nearly all users (94%) say that music is what keeps them going, providing the energy and rhythm needed to stay on track. The right music can turn a good workout into a great one by boosting stamina and enhancing the overall experience.

Beatstar spins out into new music-gaming firm NEXTBEAT, led by Space Ape Games and Voisey co-founders Simon Hade and Olly Barnes

Beatstar has amassed nearly 100 million downloads and is expected to surpass $200 million in lifetime revenue this year.

Armada Music Publishing Renews Deals with Dance DJs NERVO and Reinier Zonneveld; Extends Sub-Publishing Agreements

These extensions signal the strength of Armada Music Publishing’s relationships with producers, publishers, and catalog owners, and speak to the value the company brings to songwriters and emerging talent.

Sony Music acquires Czech label Supraphon as it expands in Central Europe

Over its 90-year history, Supraphon has been known for encompassing a wide array of genres, including pop, rock, folk, Jazz, soundtracks, classical, spoken word and podcasts.

Jeff Perkins Joins Soundstripe as CEO

A proven executive leader with a track record of driving transformative growth, Perkins joins Soundstripe at a pivotal moment as the company continues to gain momentum in the market and prepares to launch an innovative new click-to-license music solution later this year.

Deezer Launches 'Dance Battle' Commercial from BETC Paris

Produced by creative agency BETC Paris, the spot sees two boxers in the ring duke it out, before the match turns into a full-fledged dance battle complete with "voguing" and "waacking."

Sonos boss Patrick Spence steps downs as CEO and Board member

Tom Conrad appointed Interim CEO.

How To Master the Spotify Algorithm to Reach More Listeners

Unlock the secrets that boost Spotify streams to reach a larger audience. This quick video guide covers how to master the Spotify algorithm using playlisting, audience targeting, and smart metadata optimization.

Music Can Thrive in the AI Era

It’s past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs—and it might make us appreciate humans more too.

Music Data Milestone Highlights for 2024 — Chartmetric’s Year in Music Report Is Now Available

Over 11.1 million artists and 126 million tracks are tracked on Chartmetric—making it one of the most comprehensive databases for tracking trends and seeking actionable insights.

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