How Genres Go Global on Spotify; Auddia Expands Discovr Radio; The Popera Boom
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Impala outlines new five-step plan for the digital-music market
European independent-music body Impala is never shy about putting forward its views on how the music industry should develop. The latest example being its five-point plan to”transform the digital music market” as it reaches the milestone of one billion streaming subscribers.
Reggaeton, K-Pop, and Beyond: How Genres Go Global on Spotify
J.J. Italiano, Head of Global Music Curation & Discovery, on how great music travels the world in the streaming era.
AI, Influence, and the Future of the Hit Song: Inside Influur’s Playbook
As the music industry becomes increasingly data-driven, the mechanics of promotion are evolving as rapidly as the tools that power them.
The Popera Boom: How Opera Took Over Pop and the Dance Floor
From ROSALÍA’s Lux to RAYE’s Vivaldi collab, classical music is reshaping pop. Here’s what the data says about opera’s mainstream moment.
Auddia Expands Discovr Radio, Introduces Monthly Pricing
Auddia is transitioning its Discovr Radio artist promotion platform to a monthly subscription model after completing a pilot program that the company said exceeded internal performance targets. The new revenue model debuts with two subscription tiers aimed at independent artists and record labels seeking to promote music through the company’s AI-powered platform.
Understanding Latin America's Music Market: Platforms, Fans, and Growth Opportunities
Latin America was one of the fastest-growing recorded music regions in 2024, with revenue up 22.5%. Today, the region continues to shape global pop, hip-hop, dance, streaming culture, and the way music moves across borders. But LATAM’s influence isn’t just about Spanish-language hits reaching bigger audiences.
Spotify Partners Afro Nation Portugal 2026 to Bring Festival Experience to Fans Worldwide
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal 2026 as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner, giving fans access to a dedicated in-app destination featuring festival playlists, artists and selected performance videos. The partnership will allow fans to stay connected to the festival before, during and after the event through Spotify, even if they are unable to attend in person.
X launches livestream studio to streamline live broadcasts
The updated livestreaming platform on desktop will provide more options for live video creators.
Elton John Signs Bespoke Las Vegas Residency Deal—As a Hologram
Elton John has signed a multi-million-dollar deal to star in a Last Vegas residency as a hologram, set to open at the new Hard Rock Hotel next summer.
Virgin Music Group unveils new global leadership team across six regions, integrating Downtown executives
The structure unites senior executives from VMG and Downtown Music under Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor. The combined organization is built around six regions, with regional leaders reporting to Myers and Pastor.
Michael Jackson movie overtakes ‘Oppenheimer’ as biggest biopic ever… with $1 billion in sight
The film now stands as the biggest release in Lionsgate’s history, ahead of 2013’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” which grossed $865 million.
Lume to offer fans ‘the world of an album’ – and Lorde is on board
The pitch is that fans will get “the world of an album… a time capsule which can contain any form of media – audio, video, imagery and text – to tell the whole story of an album”.
Building a More Trusted Platform for Artists and Listeners
How Spotify is addressing spam, impersonation, and transparency for the artists building real careers and the listeners who find them.
Nielsen Trends Show PM Drive Listening Leads AM In Top 10 Markets.
Note to programmers, station owners and advertisers thinking mornings still rule when it comes to weekdays in major market: think again. A look at weekly cume among persons 18+ in Nielsen’s top 10 markets finds that afternoon drive is significantly ahead of mornings, based on share of total cume delivery for the two dayparts.
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