12.8M Users for Bruno Mars Roblox Show; Volvo Adds Apple Music to the EX60; Universal Debuts Livestreaming Channel on Twitch
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Bruno Mars pulls record 12.8m concurrent users to Roblox concert
The concert peaked with 12,862,161 concurrent users, according to the platform, attaining 53 million-plus views from social video content originating from more than 38 countries and in 20 languages.
Volvo Directly Integrates Apple Music Into Upcoming EX60 Electric Vehicles
Apple Music with Dolby Atmos is going to be directly integrated into Volvo’s new EX60 mid-size electric SUV—the first vehicle from Volvo to come with an Apple Music app pre-installed. The app will be available through the vehicle’s built-in infotainment system, negating the need for CarPlay, though it will require an Apple Music subscription.
Universal launches new livestreaming channel on Twitch
Universal Music Live is designed to “amplify standout moments from music-focused events, conversations, performances and culture to engage with fans globally”.
Introducing the Catalog Maturity Curve: A new benchmark for music investment funds
Music rights are transitioning from a lesser understood, specialist asset into an institutional-grade asset class, and funds are being judged differently as a result. With more capital comes more scrutiny. The conversation switches from what you buy to how well you understand, operate, and report on it over time.
Can AI replace the humanity of Classical Music?
As technology becomes increasingly capable of initiating creativity, what remains distinctly human in the classical music world? Can AI replace the sensitivity and humanity needed to compose, interpret, convey the emotions, or communicate the composer’s intended message?
How You Can Make 2026 Your Breakout Year as a Creator
By exploring uncharted arenas — and allowing yourself to rediscover your first (creative) love — you can open a world of possibility.
The Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Crosses a Record 40 Million Sales—Becoming the First ‘Quadruple Diamond’ Album in History
In 1976, the record spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 and an impressive 514 weeks overall on the all-genre albums chart.
Reggae Land returns with a massive 2026 summer lineup
Summer has just got a whole lot better, especially if you're a fan of reggae as popular festival, Reggae Land announces their lineup for 2026.
Akai Professional MPC XL: a pro-grade music studio in a box
Packing 40 years of music tech experience into a single all-singing device, the MPC XL is Akai’s new flagship studio tool.
Finance platform Pipeline aims to become ‘largest funder of independent music’ as it raises $200m
Pipeline, a new financing platform focused on music and the wider creative industries, has unveiled its offering to independent music companies looking to unlock the value of their intellectual property.
Roland’s Go:Mixer Studio turns your phone into a mobile music studio
With 12 ins, six outs, MIDI, and built-in effects, it’s the most powerful Go:Mixer yet.
Who Is BubbleUp? Meet the Company Powering Digital Ecosystems for Jimmy Buffett, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, and More
If artists could find a way to connect directly with fans using digital means, more money would “bubble up” to the artist. With this simple idea, BubbleUp was born.
BlueJazzClub charges $1.99 a month for Suno-made jazz music
It’s described as “an AI-powered vinyl jazz app” that will be adding more than 500 new tracks a month.
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