Audiomack Expands Deeper Into Latin America; Streams of "Nothing From Nothing" Spike After 'White Lotus' Finale
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Audiomack Expands Deeper into Latin America as Demand for Music Discovery Soars
\With a 22% increase in streams from Latin American users and a 19% rise in Latin music streams worldwide, Audiomack is proving to be the go-to destination for fans eager to explore new sounds.
Spotify integrates with UK’s Skiddle to connect streaming listeners with live events
The partnership, announced Wednesday (April 9), allows Spotify users to discover concerts, club nights and festivals featuring their preferred artists directly through artist profiles.
Bootleg.live Teams with Judah & the Lion and Evan Honer for Upcoming Tours
Bootleg, the platform that turns high-quality concert audio into merch, has teamed up with two groups, Evan Honer and Judah & the Lion, to offer fans unique audio collectibles on tour.
RHEI’s Made for Music Transforms Audience Growth for Music Companies With Fully Managed Agentic AI
While labels, distributors, and major music companies have mastered distribution for official content, their strategies are often focused on getting assets live rather than embedding in the communities that drive culture.
Streams of "Nothing From Nothing" Spike After White Lotus Finale
It’s The White Lotus Effect: Streams of Billy Preston’s “Nothing From Nothing” spike on Spotify following its feature in the season finale.
Warner Music’s Superfan App Is Slowly Getting Off the Starting Blocks — Though Details Remain Scant
Traditional streaming economics often fail to capture the full financial potential of highly engaged ‘superfans’—those who drive music discovery and interact with their favorite acts on a daily basis. Superfan apps and platforms, by contrast, leverage direct-to-consumer models, offering tiered subscriptions, exclusive merchandise, and virtual concerts for the most dedicated fans.
Why Hans Zimmer’s Latest Creation Could Be Crucial The Future Of Movie Theaters
Hans Zimmer has done it all in the movie music industry. Over more than four decades the German composer has produced some of Hollywood’s most memorable and sweeping scores from Gladiator and Interstellar to Dune and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Spotify Addresses Premium Ad Change Rumor
Spotify did not address where the rumor may have started. Some users on The Spotify Community forum recently told how they were experiencing ads on the ad-free Premium tier. Spotify blamed a bug which was later fixed.
Ad-Supported Audio Gets More Ear Time Than Ad-Free, New Study Reveals
For decades, music on the radio was the most accessible and free way to listen to music. But radio stations have traditionally been supported by ads, so listeners were well accustomed to hearing them between songs. The only way to get an “ad-free” experience was by purchasing an album on vinyl, tape, or CD.
Works By Elton John, Chicago, Tracy Chapman, Amy Winehouse Among New National Recording Registry Inductees
Elton John’s monumental album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” Chicago’s debut “Chicago Transit Authority,” Tracy Chapman’s self-titled debut album, the original cast recording of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Mary J. Blige’s “My Life,” and Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” are among 25 recordings that will join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.
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