Music Nostalgia Still Sells in the Age of Streaming; AI Artist Xania Monet Getting Spins on Multiple U.S. Radio Stations
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Why music nostalgia still sells in the age of streaming
Remasters, deluxe editions and greatest hits from the likes of Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Kylie Minogue show back catalogues are a goldmine for the music industry
Stem co-founder launches startup to tackle black-box royalties
It’s a new startup from Tim Luckow, who previously co-founded distributor and payments firm Stem. Notes·fm will work for musicians, scanning data from streaming services, collecting societies and US registry the MLC to track down missing royalties and claim them.
AI Artist Xania Monet Getting Spins on Multiple US Radio Stations
If you thought only streaming platforms were feeling the onslaught of artificial intelligence-created (AI) artists and generated music, think again. Even radio stations aren’t safe from the budding industry of AI-generated content.
Why Advertisers Should Turn to Broadcasters in Digital Marketing
In an age where listeners have an infinite number of choices for media consumption, why call a digital agency? Because we have the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the venture to the conclusion of that problem — search and SEO.
Spotify Exec Talks AI Music, Removing 'Spammy' Songs
On Billboard’s new podcast, On the Record, Sam Duboff, Spotify’s global head of marketing & policy, discusses recent changes — from AI to Ek stepping down.
VENU inks partnership with Primary Wave to develop ‘artist-inspired’ live music experiences
Deal brings Primary Wave’s iconic catalog into VENU’s expanding slate of live music initiatives.
2 Louisville radio stations switch for playing 24/7 holiday music
The days are looking merry and bright, at least for two radio stations in Louisville. Just two days after Halloween, Mix 106.9 and 102.3 The Rose have made the switch over to holiday tunes.
Tiny Desk, Big Impact: NPR’s Artist Influence, Quantified
Over the 20+ years it’s been in operation, the Tiny Desk Concerts series has provided an intimate performance showcase for artists ranging from T-Pain to Maren Morris to engage their fans online.
Inside SiriusXM’s ‘Places’ Collection: Crafting Soundtracks for Imaginary Spaces
What if your radio could drop you inside a surf shop, an old-school elevator, or even the cereal aisle of a supermarket—complete with tongue‑in‑cheek announcements reminding you you’re in a simulation?
Ad-supported streaming music hits 15% of audio share as radio loses ground
The change in ad-supported audio engagement is especially pronounced among 18- to 34-year-olds, a prime demographic for many brands. They spend nearly a quarter (24%) of their daily listening time with ad-supported streaming music—a 41.2% YoY increase.
Live music discovery platform Bandsintown reaches 100m registered users
The company says it now has a network of over 700,000 registered artists and 65,000 venues and promoters.
Napster’s next move is… holographic AI companions on your desk?
Yes. Holographic AI companions on your desk. Having been acquired by metaverse and drone-racing corporation Infinite Reality in March, and facing legal action from Sony Music over unpaid royalties, Napster’s latest iteration is increasingly esoteric.
9 pieces of new music-making tech
New releases from Akai, Boss, Roland and more help shape the future of music-making technology.
beatBread launches $100m global indie fund in partnership with AIM, WIN, IMPALA
Labels will be able to borrow against existing catalog revenue streams, securing advances for artist signings and more.
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