Bandcamp Launches Curated Subscription Service; SiriusXM Taps Marshmello for Monthly Radio Show
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With DMs, Spotify takes its next step towards becoming a fully-fledged social media platform
A new direct messaging feature means Spotify users don’t need to leave the platform to share song recommendations with their friends and family.
Goldman Sachs predicts streaming price increases ‘every 12-24 months
The headline figure remains the prediction that music-industry revenues will grow from $105bn in 2024 to nearly $200bn in 20235 – a figure that includes recorded music, publishing and the live sector.
Bandcamp launches curated subscription service Bandcamp Clubs
“Bandcamp Clubs offer a curator-led space – no algorithms, just discovery guided by trusted voices – for Bandcamp users to take a deep dive into music discovery, exploring new artists across genres and connecting with communities through monthly record selections, artist interviews and listening parties,” said a statement.
SiriusXM Taps Marshmello for Monthly Radio Show on BPM
SiriusXM has announced the launch of Joytime Radio, a new monthly show hosted by multi-platinum producer and DJ Marshmello. The show will feature a full hour of music hand-curated by Marshmello, including hits from throughout his career and his collaborations with the biggest stars.
Spotify’s Global Afrobeats playlist aims to serve growing demand
Afrobeats music has been having a sustained period of sharp growth on global streaming services. Now Spotify is hoping to capitalise.
Creators use AI to spark their music careers
When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on their guitars, keyboards and drumsticks to make music. Oliver McCann, a British AI music creator who goes by the stage name imoliver, fires up his chatbot.
TikTok launches “See Where Music Takes You” campaign to highlight music discovery
TikTok has just rolled out its first major campaign focused solely on music, called “See Where Music Takes You”. The campaign is all about celebrating TikTok as the go-to space for “music discovery and cultural connection”
Beatport launches a ‘Ray of Light’ remix contest with Madonna
7 years on from its release, Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ remains a verified banger. Now Beatport is hoping to fuel some new versions of the track with a remix contest.
SM Entertainment teams up with music tech startup Verses on AI-generated rap music project
The collaboration centers on Verses' Rappie application, which generates rap lyrics, vocals and accompanying videos using AI.
Music Is The Overlooked Biohacking Tool That Rewires Your Brain
Engineered music is emerging as a powerful, non-invasive biohacking tool that directly shapes brain activity through entrainment, improving focus, relaxation and sleep.
‘Blinding Lights’ is first track to reach 5bn Spotify streams
Several years on, the IFPI’s annual global top-singles chart showed the enduring appeal of The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’.
OmMuse Integrates Dolby.io to Redefine Music Storage & Workflow
The service offers musicians, songwriters, and producers an integrated space to manage their creative projects from conception to distribution.
Nordic collecting societies shutter Polaris licensing hub over changing market demands
Koda, Teosto, and Tono established the Polaris hub in 2019.
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