Grateful Dead Jumps in Streaming; How Data Builds Community; Apple's 'Creator Studio' Features Audio Tools
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Poland's Ticketing Leader eBilet Integrates With Spotify
As part of the integration, events available on eBilet.pl will be matched to artist profiles on Spotify and listed on album pages, the Now Playing view, the Live Events feed, and Concerts Near You in the Spotify app, making it easier for fans to discover concerts by their favorite performers.
Grateful Dead Surges in Streaming After Bob Weir’s Death
With the Jan. 10 passing of founding guitarist Bob Weir, you don’t need to be a certified “Deadhead” to appreciate the cultural force that was the Grateful Dead. And now, new generations of Deadheads are discovering the iconic jam band, who have grown their streaming audience by more than 50 percent near Weir’s death.
Setlist.fm's Joe Fleischer on How Data Builds Community
Joe Fleischer explores how fan-driven music data, touring insights, and setlists have built a global community around the live concert experience.
Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers
Apple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.
Connoisseur Media Taps Audiospace to Expand Digital Strategy Across 240 Radio Platforms
The deal further cements Audiospace’s growing reputation as a go-to technology partner for radio companies looking to strengthen their digital footprint.
Music streaming platforms now host quarter of a BILLION tracks
There were 253 million music tracks sitting on audio streaming services at the close of 2025. Yep: over quarter of a billion. Some milestone.
Amazon Music names its global ‘Artists to Watch’ for 2026
It has named 49 artists globally. Some didn’t need the biggest of crystal balls to tip for success.
Kobalt strikes global publishing partnership with India’s Madverse Music
The deal gives Madverse's network of over 150,000 independent artists and labels access to Kobalt's global publishing infrastructure globally.
An Inside Look at How Brands Use Consumer Data to Source Aligned Music Talent
For brands, selecting the right talent for endorsement deals is both an art and a science. Now more than ever, brands and music companies can use data to help in identifying, evaluating and choosing an artist who aligns best with their brands or products.
Pop Punk makes its comeback in workout music
Juan Hernandez-Cruz, senior curator at Feed.fm and bassist for metal band Black Sheep Wall, has been tracking the shift. "A couple of years ago we were talking about MGK and the pop punk revival. Now what we are seeing from trainers is a resurgence of 2000s and 2010s pop punk."
Beatport Landed Explores the Heart of Mexico City’s Underground Music Scene
Beatport teams up with Flor Capistran and four rising Mexican artists to explore the foundations and future of Mexico City’s underground scene.
Josh Baker on why workflow, AI tools and delegation are as important as the music
The Manchester producer discusses his biggest year yet, from sold-out shows and live visuals to AI, workflow shifts, plus forthcoming new single ‘Feel This Way’
Australia Preps 38% Rate Hike for Commercial Radio Recordings
Australia’s Copyright Tribunal finalized this licensing-rate hike in a mid-December decision, and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today “acknowledged” the development.
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