Live Streaming is Here to Stay; Lil Wayne Launching Young Money Radio; Warner Launches Virtual PlayOn Fest

We take a look at live streaming and the future of streaming technology.

Lil Wayne it taking to the air to free your mind. The rapper will host the first episode of Young Money Radio on Apple Music on Friday (April 24). The show is slated to kick off at 7 p.m. EST and Weezy promises "heavyweights calling in discussing sports, music, comedy, everything!"

WMG labels to play concert footage from the likes of Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Green Day, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Janelle Monáe and others

StageIt says it can help performers make money during coronavirus, if it can stay in business.

After originally trying to sneak podcast suggestions in with your song recommendations, Spotify has come up with a better way to suggest shows tailored to your tastes: curated podcast playlists.

British band Belle & Sebastian are turning to their fans to crowdsource their thoughts and feelings about self-isolation and life under lockdown. ‘Protecting The Hive’ is a two-part project where fans will be asked to submit lyrics and song themes and the band will then turn them into music.

The brand's new April 2020 playlist is heavy on the Elvis and Ariel Pink.

Streaming was the pumping heart of the Australian industry in 2019, generating more than 80 per cent of the overall music market.

Any donations made to Support Act through Spotify’s COVID-19 Music Relief Program will be matched by the streaming service.

Billie Eilish and Finneas will take to the virtual stage to perform for Verizon's Pay It Forward Live series tonight (April 22).

Bandcamp has told artists and labels that it will waive all fees again on Friday, May 1st in an effort to help independent artists and labels during the current crisis.. Continue reading

A few television specials and a new record from Sam Hunt contributed to country music's record breaking week on streaming platforms.

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