Bandcamp Adds New Radio Shows; Hollister Made a Music Video Instead of a Traditional Ad Campaign
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The 10 most innovative companies in music of 2026
As pathways to earn revenue continue to narrow for musicians, this year’s Most Innovative Companies honorees in the music industry are crafting creative—and industry-shifting—solutions.
Bandcamp adds radio shows for electronic, indie and gaming music
Bandcamp may be best known as a collection of artist-run stores selling music and merch, but as part of its curation work the company also has one foot in online radio.
From Arena Stages to Intentional Listening: Taku Hirano Debuts Crystal Forest
After composing more than 300 tracks for Feed Originals under the alias Akai Masa, Hirano now steps into the spotlight with his first Feed Originals release under his own name.
Why Hollister made a music video instead of a traditional ad campaign
Hollister is eschewing traditional advertising in favor of a marketing strategy that speaks to the enduring role music plays in youth culture for what it describes as its largest summer campaign to date.
As Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson pulls off rare chart feat
The rise of streaming services has changed the Billboard charts in ways too numerous to list here. Suffice it to say that streaming is a profound driver of chart success, to the point where vanishingly few titles are released without being made available on major streaming services.
Michelle Engel of Amazon Music on Working With Bad Bunny and Creating Authentic Connections
At Amazon Music, her work spans global brand campaigns, artist collaborations, and major cultural moments.
How ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Built Its Viral, ’90s-Driven Soundtrack
The FX series, known for its influence on period fashion, also drew attention for its nostalgic tunes. Music supervisor Jen Malone spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about curating the season's sound, including the finale.
Spotify Adds Two Fixes to Common Fan and Artist Pain Points
Two newly added features aim to fix identity issues and deepen discovery for creators on the major streaming platform.
Your ears, your mix: Personalised Dolby Atmos headphone monitoring lands on mobile
A quick ear-and-head scan on the app generates a custom profile, because no two creators hear the same soundstage – and what you hear should reflect your mix.
Jaybird Celebrates Women Driving Innovation Across the Music Industry
The ‘Biz & Beyond’ series brings together a cross-section of voices whose work spans copyright law, marketing, education, artist management, and creative entrepreneurship. Each conversation offers a distinct lens on what it means to build, protect, and evolve a career in music today.
AIMPRO Launches as the First PRO for AI Music
AIMPRO was announced Saturday, March 28, at the AlgoRhythms conference in Bloomington, Indiana, as the first PRO built specifically for generative AI music. It enters one of the core systems of the music industry: how creators get paid when their work is used.
Loops, leaks and Roger Linn: How Akai’s MPC Sample became the most-hyped gear of 2026
Portable and affordable, the MPC Sample marshals nostalgia towards the future of music production.
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