The Reunion Tour’s Effect on Music Streaming; Spotify Streaming Returns to DJ Software
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The Reunion Tour’s Effect on Music Streaming
Reunion tours hit summer 2025 hard, with touring acts like Oasis and Black Sabbath fuelling a streaming boom of their back catalog.
Spotify cleans up AI slop with more protections for real artists including disclosure on GenAI music
While the streaming giant acknowledged the potential benefits of AI for music creators, Spotify said that “aggressively protecting against the worst parts of Gen AI is essential to enabling its potential for artists and producers.”
Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup Finalists 2025 Named
Ten music tech startups pitched at Music Tectonics online pre-conference last week. The jury selected four Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup finalists for 2025.
Spotify streaming returns to DJ software
Three of the biggest names in DJ software have partnered with Spotify to allow users to access the streaming service’s catalogue of more than 100 million tracks.
Spotify integration launches today across AlphaTheta Rekordbox, Serato DJ Lite and DJ Pro, and Algoriddim Djay, bringing a long-requested feature to three of the most popular DJ software tools on the market.
Meet the data-driven platform quietly powering promo campaigns for industry heavyweights
Listn Co-Founder Robin Hammouti on how his company is trying to “revolutionize” the music promotions space.
Spotify alumni have invested in AI-licensing startup Redpine
What’s the biggest bottleneck in the AI world? Swedish startup Redpine thinks the answer is obvious: a lack of licensed data.
How Styngr aims to take the hassle out of licensed music for games
With the former CEO of Warner Music Group installed as chairman, Styngr is on a mission to link up the music and gaming industries
Spotify reveals Afrobeats growth in Indonesia, Egypt and more
Every streaming service wants to be associated with the global growth of Afrobeats music.
Vocana Subscription Dollars Go Directly to the Artists Streamed
Vocana is calling on artists and fans to “join a music-loving movement.” On Vocana connect with others who share the same taste, discover new music, and stream on a platform built on user-centric payments.
Bandcamp partners with iconic UK radio station Rinse FM
The partnership marks the second community radio collaboration for Bandcamp Radio this year, following a three-month residency with Berlin-based Refuge Worldwide earlier this summer.
The Transformative Power of Lyric Translations
Music has the incredible power to transcend borders and touch people’s hearts from all walks of life. It’s been called the universal language – and for good reason.
Music-focused challenger bank Belong raises $1.5m funding round
Former Spotify executive Nick Holmsten’s new startup Belong is a ‘challenger bank’ promising rewards for music superfans.
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