Rock Music Thriving in the Streaming Era; San Francisco Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Livestreams
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Why Rock Music Is Thriving in the Streaming Era
After a decade in the doldrums, guitar-based newcomers like Sleep Token and Wet Leg are making their mark as TikTok catapults legacy acts to virality.
'Becoming Led Zeppelin' increased streams of the band's music by 23%
Entertainment industry data provider Luminate’s newly released 2025 Midyear Music Report shows that the film’s release drove Led Zeppelin’s streaming numbers to their highest-ever weekly peak of 40.4 million streams for the week ending February 27.
San Francisco Opera Announces 2025-26 Season Livestreams
The company said that the third performance of each mainstage opera during the 2025-26 Season will be livestreamed, including a 48-hour on-demand viewing window. The first stream will be “Rigoletto” starring Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Yongzhao Yu, Adela Zaharia, and J’Nai Bridges.
Spotify’s latest launches are a VR app… and a golf game?
Virtual reality may not be as hyped as it was at Peak Metaverse Moment a couple of years ago, but Meta is pressing on with its headsets and content ecosystem. The latest entrant to which is Spotify.
Hallwood Inks First of Its Kind Record Deal With an “AI Music Designer”
AI music hit another industry milestone, as Hallwood Media, the independent music company founded by former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson, has announced a record deal with Imoliver, who the company describes as the most-streamed creator on AI music generation platform Suno.
115-song Billy Joel 'And So It Goes' playlist hits YouTube, Spotify, streaming sites
The 155-track "musical companion" the documentary can be found on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and other music streaming services. The playlist includes 115 songs that span his five-decade career, ranging from his early bands The Lost Souls and The Hassles to a 2024 performance of "New York State of Mind" from his 100th concert during his Madison Square Garden residency.
Coldplay's Viral Tour Moment Sparks Major Streaming Bump
The biggest winner from the surge was their emotional 2005 hit "Fix You," which jumped 34% in streams. Other Coldplay favorites like "Hymn for the Weekend" and "The Scientist" saw a 27% boost each, while "Sparks," a song from the band's early 2000 debut, went up 18%, thanks in part to TikTok.
You can now share legally-safe remixes made with Hook directly to SoundCloud
In honour of the integration, fans can enter a remix challenge for a chance to win tickets to Lil Wayne’s upcoming tour.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's streaming numbers soar following icon's death
Among the newly reported stats are 'Paranoid' streams rising by 9.3million and 'Crazy Train' by 8million.
Live Nation and Breakr debut Live Nation Urban Creator Network
Live Nation Urban has used influencers to promote its tours and festivals for a long time. Now it’s trying to build a business out of that network of creators.
TuneCore appoints Nicki Shamel as head of US operation
“As TuneCore sharpens its focus on artist development, Shamel’s appointment marks a strategic move to deepen the company’s impact in the US,” said a statement.
Miranda Lambert notches biggest streaming debut with Chris Stapleton duet
Racking up more than 3.3 million U.S. streams and over 4.3 million streams globally, the track also topped 27,000 U.S. track consumptions. Co-written by the pair along with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor, the song also arrives at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart
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