Spotify Debuts First Ever Songwriters to Watch List; FM Systems on 40 Years of Sound Service
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Spotify unveils first ever Songwriters To Watch list including Manuka, Luis Navidad and Sam Westhoff
“Songwriters to Watch 2026 introduces an inaugural class of standout songwriters and writer-producers working across genres, from Nashville hitmakers and global pop builders to producer-writers pushing sound forward,” Spotify said a statement.
Mixcloud launches Spotlights: A people-powered music discovery feature
Spotlights allows you to highlight the creators you admire and share them via your profile. You’ll be helping your followers discover great mixes and helping the creators get heard.
FM Systems On 40 Years Of Sound Service & Steady Expansion
Aesop’s fable of the tortoise and the hare drove home the lesson that slow and steady wins the race. Audio and live production company FM Systems has held to that as a guiding business principle.
From clubs to culture: electronic music added to France’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
France has officially given electronic music its cultural seal of approval, adding the genre to the country’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The move mirrors Germany’s recent recognition of Berlin techno, which was added to the country’s Intangible Heritage List in 2023 and subsequently received UNESCO status in 2024.
Abbey Road Studios and Chandler unveil first EMI recording console in more than 50 years
Marking the first EMI Recording console released in over 50 years, the REDD Mixing System lets users design their ideal set-up, combining REDD, TG, and RS channels in any configuration, from home studios to world-class control rooms.
Do I Really Have to Care About AI Music Now?
Thoughts on what—if anything—generative AI programs like Suno could bring to the future of music.
Apple Music and Shazam report record growth
“Apple Music had its best year ever in 2025, breaking records across both listenership and new subscribers,” Apple said in a statement Monday. Strong Apple Music growth is indicative of its increasing popularity and market influence.
Bruno Mars Breaks Spotify Record As Fans Gush Over New Single: 'The Light We Needed'
‘I Just Might” has brought Bruno Mars back into the spotlight as he prepares for upcoming album release and stadium tour.
Why Spotify is Partnering With Labels for AI Music Products
Spotify has struck licensing agreements with Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music to develop AI music creation tools with artist compensation.
Dynamic-Range Control: Finally in the Hands of Listeners
Few people realize that xHE-AAC, the latest generation of the AAC codec family, includes an option for dynamic-range control of both live and recorded audio.
Teens Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025 Trends
A new survey from Pew Research “Teens Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025” shows that in addition to social media, AI chatbots are rapidly embedding themselves into teen digital life. Spotify is jumping on the trend with a new feature call Prompted Playlists. All of this has huge implications for musicians and music marketers.
9 Non-Generative AI Tools Artists Can Use to Get More S#*t Done in 2026
Here’s a short list of our favorite AI tools musicians are using right now to be more productive, more creative, and more prolific, without having to worry about abandoning your authenticity.
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Love the inclusion of the Spotify Songwriters news. Thanks.