Spotify Reaches 100M Paying Subscribers Across Europe; Inside Music Biz 2025
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20 years ago, labels targeted fandom. Will it work the second time around?
With the biggest labels positioning fan monetisation as critical to their futures, it is a good time to look back on the past. What happened the last time the music industry went after expanded rights – and what might play out differently now?
Spotify reaches 100 million paying subscribers across Europe
For the second year in a row, as part of its Loud & Clear initiative, Spotify has reported artist royalty payments from across Europe at large, shining a light on the current streaming economy, the players, and the process.
Inside Music Biz 2025: AI, Attribution & The Evolving Music Ecosystem
This year’s Music Biz 2025 conference in Atlanta brought together an eclectic mix of executives, technologists and policymakers to unpack the future of music. If there was one unifying theme across dozens of panels and town halls, it was this: the music industry is not just transforming—it’s decentralizing, digitizing and demanding new rules for engagement.
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers
Google revealed in a video last week that the Spotify app for Android Auto is getting an overhaul through new media app templates the company is making available to developers. One feature the music service is adding to Android Auto is Spotify Jam, a feature that lets users share control of an audio source from their individual devices.
SyncIt is the latest startup tapping AI for sync licensing
Founded by artist Nathan Duvall (of Disciples) its focus is on electronic music, starting with a 2,000-strong catalogue of songs for brands and agencies to license.
Kobalt partners with K Music on global publishing admin
“The strategic partnership with Kobalt provides K Music Publishing with the global reach and resources to further elevate its artists, expand their presence worldwide, and drive continued success in the evolving music industry,” said a statement.
Taylor Swift, Tokenization, And The Future Of Fan Ownership
In 1997, David Bowie did something Wall Street hadn’t seen before. He securitized the future royalties of his first 25 albums, raising $55 million upfront in a deal now known as the “Bowie Bonds.” The proceeds let him buy back the rights to his music. By 2007, investors were paid in full and Bowie had regained control over his catalog. It was a win-win. It made headlines at the time but didn’t spark a broader trend.
29 Fast & Affordable Ways to Promote New Music
Dropping new music and promoting your career? Use these 29 powerful and affordable ways to promote new music and reach new fans.
AI Continues To Alarm The The Music Industry - But Artists Are Fighting Back
Artists, activists and engineers are creating ingenious tools to protect their work from being exploited by AI systemS.
Australian artists’ Spotify royalties grew by 14% in 2024
Spotify says that payouts for Australian artists’ music grew by 14% to over 300m AUD ($193.6m at current exchange rates) in 2024.
A Viral Deep Cut Brought This Artist Back to the Charts For the First Time In 42 Years
Few artists were as dominant in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Now, after a 42-year break from the charts, the 87-year-old singer returns this week with a surprising debut: “Pretty Little Baby,” a deep cut from her 1962 album Connie Francis Sings Second Hand Love & Other Hits.
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