Noods Radio launches on DAB+ across Bristol
The independent station has began digital broadcasting across the city, a decade on from launching in a Stokes Croft living room.
Why We’re Bringing Back Our Music Blog
Why we need music journalism and a flourishing blogosphere.
Beatport Expands Beatdapp Partnership to Detect AI-Generated Music
Fully or majority AI-generated tracks will be withheld from Beatport, while AI-assisted music will be tagged to give its curation team greater transparency.
What Dr. Dre Really Thinks About AI in Music
The legendary producer's perspective may come as a surprise.
Drake takes 40 of 50 slots in Spotify ‘Global Impact’ Canada list
Spotify’s ‘Global Impact’ list of the most-played songs by Canadian artists outside their home country is clearly intended to prove to policymakers that it’s a force for good for the country’s musicians.
The viral songs fueling UGC’s biggest moments right now
"Let Me Be" debuted at No. 1 on the SIQA Global Top 100 AI Songs chart this year, pulling more than 13 million YouTube views and landing in over 50,000 TikTok videos.
The Future of Folk Music: How the Genre Is Being Redefined
Rolling Stone’s best folk albums list skews decades old, but Chartmetric data shows today’s trending folk artists are anything but. From Bad Bunny to Swedish electro-pop, here’s how a new generation is redefining what folk music even means.
Folk Alliance International Announces 140+ Artists for 2027 Conference
Folk Alliance International has announced more than 140 artists from 31 countries for its January 2027 Chicago conference.
AI Stems for a New Era of Social Media Music
Social media is driving explosive ISRC growth as songs splinter into countless remixes and edits. Discover how AI Stems turns that fragmentation into new revenue.
Qobuz Announces Exclusive Partnership with Sylvan Esso Around New Album
Album to release September 11, following global listening events presented with Qobuz, In Sheep’s Clothing HiFi, and Psychic Hotline on September 3
What Is One Media iP? Inside the Music Rights Company Making Money From 400,000 Tracks
The company describes itself as a “digital music rights acquirer, publisher and distributor”.
Kobalt signs on for Spotify’s AI fan-made covers and remixes
Kobalt has signed on for Spotify’s upcoming AI-powered ‘fan-made covers and remixes’ features, with a licensing deal.
iHeartMedia Hails Agentic Streaming Media Campaign
The AI development also has implications for how radio ads will be bought and sold.
The Average U.S. Streamer Spends $434 on Music Yearly
The average stateside streaming user now spends $434 on recorded music annually – up nearly 30% from 2020, according to a new study. But amid a well-documented subscriber plateau in established markets, what’s the best way to drive additional growth?
A Clear Example Why Festivals Should Be on Bandsintown Pro
Hondo Rodeo Fest used Bandsintown’s geo-targeted marketing and festival tools to turn a $2,250 investment into more than 10x that in ticket revenue.
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