The Return of Lost Highway Records; A Smarter Way to Advertise with Digital Audio
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Spotify's New Ads are Visually Striking Love Letters to Passionate Fans
Spotify pays tribute to the traditions, rituals, and quirks of major fandoms in its latest global campaign. Through colorful, eye-catching film photography, the ads immerse viewers in the heart of fandom cultures for both world-famous and up-and-coming artists, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo, Rosalía, Seventeen, and Turnstile.
Dead Composer Keeps Playing Thanks to a Lab-Grown Brain
Visitors to the Art Gallery of Western Australia are gathering around a glowing plinth, not to witness a live concert, but to experience the music of a man who’s been dead for four years.
Next Broadcast Media Unveils a Smarter Way to Advertise with Digital Audio
AdManager.FM - powered by AI and integrated with DV360 - removes production barriers, automates key steps in ad creation, and gives full control over targeting—so advertisers can reach the right audience, in the right context, within minutes.
Songs Are Getting Shorter & The Surprising Reasons Why
Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends all playing a role.
Brazil launches ‘largest-ever’ operation to disrupt streaming fraud
At least 43 illegal services in Brazil have been disrupted, and 1,131 resellers of streaming fraud services outside Brazil have been impacted.
The FM Band From 30,000 Feet in the Air
Sampling stations via their RDS on a flight to Las Vegas.
Interscope Geffen A&M relaunches Lost Highway with vision for 'next generation of trailblazers'
Interscope Geffen A&M is relaunching Lost Highway Records. “Harkening back to its roots, the relaunched Nashville-based label is committed to nurturing the creative vision of each artist and building their global connections with an intuitive, entrepreneurial approach,” said a statement.
ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC have their say in US Copyright Office’s PRO inquiry…
The four biggest PROs in the United States just filed with the Copyright Office. Here's what they said.
SoundCloud Launches Inaugural "Music Intelligence Report" to Spotlight Emergent Listening Trends
The new report further positions SoundCloud as a cultural barometer, identifying the genres and artists shaping the next wave of global music influence.
19,000 sq ft music education campus opens in Shoreditch, with 13 studios, Dolby Atmos mixing facilities and a dedicated DJ space developed with Pioneer DJ
“Our new Shoreditch campus is more than just a school, it’s a creative hub designed to inspire the next generation of music professionals.”
AI’s Impact On Music In 2025: Licensing, Creativity And Industry Survival
The music industry is entering a critical phase where technology could either amplify its value or decimate its foundations.
Did the Spotify 1000 Stream Rule Cost Indie Artists $47 Million?
The Spotify 1000 stream rule has quietly stripped indie artists of nearly $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen.
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