Amazon Music Sets Up Miguel Livestream; Discogs Redesigned Its App
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Spotify introduces a Premium Platinum plan with lossless access in five markets
Spotify is shaking up its premium offering and introducing new tiers called Premium Lite, Premium Standard, and Premium Platinum in five markets, including India, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Amazon Music rolls out Share To TikTok feature
This launch builds on the ongoing collaboration between TikTok and Amazon Music, who first teamed up in 2024 on the Add To Music App. The feature allows TikTok users to save the songs they discover on TikTok directly to Amazon Music and other leading streaming services.
Discogs redesigned its app – and 500k people ‘immediately updated’
Discogs crate-diggers, assemble! Getting your hands on rare records is going to be quicker and easier now courtesy of a revamp of the Discogs mobile app.
What Charli XCX's Brat says for music streaming
A year on from the global storm that was Brat summer, we can see how the album did something unique for Charli XCX’s streaming record.
Vevo unveils its 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch list, begins roll-out of accompanying promotional campaigns
Now in its 12th year, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW program is a hand-picked, highly curated selection of global artists who Vevo believe have what it takes to break through to the mainstream in 2026.
Gui Morais (Symphonic) on the Importance of Local Culture
The global music scene isn’t shrinking, it’s exploding. Every day, roughly 100,000 new tracks hit streaming platforms. The competition has never been fiercer, and the real challenge for artists today isn’t just being heard but being remembered.
Amazon Music Tees Up Miguel Livestream—On Twitch & Prime Too
Amazon Music has announced it will livestream R&B singer-songwriter Miguel’s City Sessions performance on November 19, broadcasting live from New York City. Miguel will celebrate the release of his new album, CAOS, alongside fan favorites in a stripped-down, acoustic setting.
TikTok launches ‘bulletin board’ broadcast channel feature for artists and creators
The new feature will make it ‘quick and easy for creators to post news and updates, share exclusive content, and build thriving communities’.
Spotify House Seoul event features global artists and immersive experiences
Spotify held its biggest offline event in Korea yet with the Seoul edition of its Spotify House franchise — featuring performances by The Kid Laroi, Jay Park, Zico and Kiss of Life. Now in its second year, Spotify House Seoul runs from Thursday to Saturday in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood in eastern Seoul.
Too Lost signs direct partnership with South Korean streaming service Melon
The indie music distributor and publisher says the move is “another strategic step” in its global expansion.
AI music-transcription startup Songscription raises $5m
Songscription is putting AI technology to use for transcribing music, with a focus on helping musicians to transcribe their songs and jams.
GoDigital Music Acquires Distribution Platform Octiive
Just after news of GoDigital’s rebrand and $230 million in funding last week, GoDigital Music has announced the full acquisition of Octiive, a Switzerland-based digital music distributor serving thousands of independent artists around the world.
Stingray Group is buying radio-aggregator TuneIn for $175m
“We are crafting an unmatched audio ecosystem by merging Stingray’s extensive technology infrastructure and content distribution capabilities with TuneIn’s expertise in monetisation, advertising technology, and diverse content offerings,” said president and CEO Eric Boyko.
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