Amazon Music Debuts Fan Groups; Epidemic Sound Launches AI-powered Studio
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Amazon Music creates interactive community Fan Groups for users to drive discovery
“The new destination transforms the music listening experience into an interactive community, letting fans join discussions, explore and share recommendations, and listen to music in the same place without leaving the app,” said a statement.
Epidemic Sound Launches AI-powered Studio
Studio marks Epidemic Sound’s next step to build an integrated soundtracking platform that enhances the creator experience, provides essential peace of mind, and ensures distribution and remuneration for artists.
African streaming service Hafrikplay to raise $5m funding round
Nigeria-based music service Hafrikplay is raising a $5m Series A funding round according to a profile of the company by Condia.
AI agents, tech circularity: What’s ahead for platforms in 2026
Digital platforms have already changed how value is created and exchanged. Their next wave — spanning physical assets, artificial intelligence, and automation — promises new efficiencies but also new risks.
Distortion in Music: What It Is and How to Use It Like a Pro
An overview of distortion in music, its technical basis, history, types, practical use, and effects on sound in various genres and instruments.
iHeartMedia Launches TikTok Podcast Network & Radio Format
Co-branded podcast studios are in L.A., New York and Atlanta.
Sony recorded music streaming revenue up 12% in Q3
Revenue for parent company Sony Corp’s music segment increased 21% year-on-year to 542 billion yen ($3.51bn), reflecting higher streaming revenue in recorded music and publishing as well as higher Visual, Media & Platform (VM&P) sales.
Spotify hails growth in cumbia music for Argentinian listeners
Cumbia has been one of the most interesting music genres in the world in terms of its evolution over the past century, especially as it spread from its origins in Colombia to take on new, local mutations in other Latin American countries.
HYBE’s Weverse superfan platform is growing – and going big in China
HYBE’s superfan platform Weverse is making significant inroads into China through strategic partnerships with two of the market’s digital giants.
Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK
UMG has also partnered with the Black Music Coalition on an internship program.
As streaming prices increase again, UK faces up to mature market leaving behind double-digit growth
The drop-off in streaming’s momentum coincides with an industry debate about the frequency of DSP price rises – after more than a decade when they remained static – and the role of free ad-funded services in expanding the overall market.
Radio Owner Challenges VW Over On-Screen Metadata
Neal Ardman says Porsche’s infotainment system blocks out HD Radio and RDS visuals.
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