Spotify Singles programme surpasses 10 billion streams

The programme is Spotify’s longest-running original recorded music franchise and has hosted more than 750 artists across all genres – creating over 1,000 recordings from 45 countries across the world.

TuneCore launches new ‘Advanced Trends and Analytics’ dashboard for self-releasing artists

Believe-owned distribution platform TuneCore has released a new trends and analytics dashboard that it says is “designed to equip artists with deeper insights and performance metrics to accelerate their growth.”

Instagram adds new music-sharing feature to direct messages

The new feature is among several that have been rolled out by Instagram this week. It’s available globally for iOS and Android users, and allows users to share song previews directly in chats. The feature integrates with Instagram’s music library and enables sharing through both private messages and broadcast channels.

DeepSeek, AI And Music: Will It Follow TikTok’s Path—Or Its Ban?

As Deepseek gains traction in the U.S. market, what should music industry players be aware of? Lower-cost AI solutions could make DeepSeek an attractive option for startups building tools to optimize workflows and reduce inefficiencies within the music business.

Will AI Change the Radio Broadcast Industry?

Rather than something that will replace human broadcast talent with machines, AI’s current best use in radio is as a useful tool. It is the lighter fuel on the fire of the targeting the internet brought to advertising, as AI leverages its nimble learning capabilities around listener habits to enhance precision marketing so ads can be personalized on the fly, and in a way that is relevant to the user’s specific audio environment — all of which increases CPMs and monetization efforts.

Saint Ben’s student inspired to develop innovative Christian music streaming option

ANP (A New Psalm) Streaming …. As she explained it, “It’s a streaming platform app that streams Christian music and podcasts and allows users to search and select content based on their emotional needs.”

BBC Radiophonic Workshop archive gets a licensed samples pack

The sample pack includes sounds from the original tapes made within the Radiophonic Workshop, as well as new ‘recordings and experiments’ by team members and collaborators.

PlaylistHub Launches AI-Powered Spotify Playlist Placements for Artists

Unlike traditional playlisting services, PlaylistHub does not operate as a marketplace for curators. Instead, it provides a fully managed, AI-driven playlist network that ensures artists reach fresh, relevant listeners every month through targeted placements and strategic ad campaigns.

CD Baby, Others Update Terms As Spotify Plots Remix Push

Amid renewed indications that the remix and mashup wheels are in motion at Spotify, DIY distributors including CD Baby are updating their terms with expanded permissions for derivative works.

Splice Spotlights South Africa’s Signature Sounds in New Sample Pack Series

With five new sample packs spanning genres from Afro House, amapiano, and gqom to Afro Tech, the collection captures the region’s sounds, instruments, and culture. Previously, Splice Sessions has released sample packs from Senegal and Anguilla.

Radio Listening in Norway 2024: Radio and audio maintain a strong position

While overall listenership saw a slight decline, certain demographics and listening patterns demonstrated resilience and even growth in this evolving audio ecosystem.

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