Will GTA 6 Change the Way Gamers Discover Music?; DC Artists Push for Go-Go Genre Label on Music Streaming Services
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Will GTA 6 change the way gamers discover music?
Rockstar’s relentless focus on music in its GTA series has been formidable and revolutionary — how will the long-awaited sixth instalment change the game of music?
DigitalLatino to offer charts and marketing tools in Latin America
Latin America is an exciting region right now, and not just because of the stars and scenes breaking out with global success.
Josh Collum of Soundstripe Makes Sure Brands and Artists Don’t Get Lost in Translation
Two minutes with Josh to learn more about his background, his creative inspirations and recent work he’s admired.
DC artists push for go-go genre label on music streaming services
Go-go is the official music of D.C., but on streaming services, which so many use to listen to and buy music, go-go artists say they’re being snubbed.
Snap re-signs global music publishing licensing deals
These deals are being structured by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), and associated revenues will total almost $15 million over two years. They’re not brand new agreements – these are renewed deals, with terms ironed out and signed two years ago: that deal’s up, and Snap et al are signing it again. However the report gives us an interesting – alleged – glimpse into how these deals work.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Streams Double Following Tour Kick-Off
This week's Trending Up looks at Beyoncé's soaring numbers following the start of her latest stadium trek, as well for a new hit for Mariah the Scientist and an old one from Katy Perry.
Spotify’s new ‘snooze’ button will let you blacklist unwanted songs for a month
While Spotify's music algorithm is one of the things that's kept me with the music streaming service for over a decade, it also has infuriating blind spots, like continually recommending the same song across automated playlists like Discover Weekly or Smart Shuffle.
LANDR Sampler uses AI to organise your sample library – could this be a godsend for producers?
The plugin also features a chromatic playback function, so you can turn any sound into a fully playable instrument.
The ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer’s Music Choices, Explained
It’s not outlandish to predict that Grand Theft Auto VI will have the most-listened-to soundtrack of 2026.
Alex Stolls elevated to Partner at music and entertainment law firm Boyarski Fritz
Alex Stolls represents clients including Will Smith, Lil Kim, BLACKPINK’s JISOO, and the estate of Earth Wind & Fire’s Maurice White.
SM Entertainment revenues up 5% to $166m in Q1 2025 on music, concert growth
The South Korean entertainment giant attributed its revenue growth to increased music and concert turnover.
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