TikTok’s 'Add To Music' App Passes 6B Tracks Saved; Music Industry Crosses an AI Tipping Point
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TikTok’s Add To Music App passes six billion tracks saved with Sienna Spiro topping global rankings
The feature – which rolled out worldwide in 2024 – enables users to save songs that they discover on TikTok to their preferred music streaming services, helping to drive consumption.
Reports: iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Begin Merger Talks
It would bring together two of the biggest names in American audio and would be a historic combination given satellite radio’s position as a competing media form to terrestrial radio.
Spotify Launches Campaign for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Spotify launches a global campaign for the release of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” featuring select tracks from the Super Mario Galaxy video games.
Rock Music Rolling Into Summer With Heavy Releases, Streaming Gains
With streaming numbers up across all demos, rock was cited as the fastest-growing genre in terms of streaming share in 2025.
The Ivors Academy launches Ivors Composer Awards, video game music to be among categories
"We are broadening recognition to reflect the full breadth of contemporary composition," says Ivor Academy CEO
How a Streaming Station Finds a Local Slant
In today’s digital world, internet radio has the ability to reach anyone, anywhere. A station can broadcast across continents with the click of a button.
Inside Apple Music: How It Competes Without A Free Tier
Music streaming is a crowded market where platforms offer most of the same content, so how does Apple Music differentiate itself?
The Music Industry Crosses an AI Tipping Point
AI music remains a touchy subject for many musicians. Suno CEO Mikey Shulman says he’s not worried: “People are starting to be a little more comfortable being public and upfront” about creating with AI.
Why Streams Alone Don’t Build Music Careers
In today’s music industry, it’s easy to believe that success is measured by one thing: streams.
Amazon Music partners with Bandsintown for concert listings
Through a Bandsintown for Artists integration, users will be able to find live shows on the artists’ profile pages on Amazon Music. They can also click on the “buy ticket” buttons to purchase tickets on Bandsintown.
Spotify Reveals All-Time Most-Streamed Artists, Albums, Songs and More
With a reported 290 million subscribers, Spotify is the world’s largest paid streaming service by a wide margin.
How Deezer Is Fighting Fraudulent Streams As AI Music Uploads Reach Millions per Month
Since Deezer’s AI detection tool launched in January 2025, the amount of uploaded AI tracks has increased.
FACTOR Announces New $2 Million Investment in Canadian Live Music
This investment promises to strengthen cultural sovereignty for Canadian-owned promoters and festivals, in the wake of heightened touring costs.
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