Yamaha Creator Pass Expands; World Cup Songs; Tuned Global Powers FanLabel SongPicks Music Game
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Yamaha Creator Pass Expands with New DAW Capabilities, Learning Tutorials
Designed to simplify the music creation process, the platform brings together production, mastering, distribution, and promotion tools from more than 20 industry-leading partners under a streamlined login and subscription.
Culture Was Always the Brief: Spotify's Approach to B2B Storytelling
Rachel Brooks, Spotify Advertising’s Global Director of Brand Marketing, on their B2B creative evolution.
World Cup Songs: How Official Anthems Are Made & Why Fans Sing Something Else
Every World Cup has two soundtracks: the anthem FIFA produces and the chant fans choose. Here’s how both are made and why the stands always win.
Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest
SongPicks is a paid-entry, skill-based music contest app in which users rank songs, predict their performance and compete for cash prizes on leaderboards. FanLabel owns and operates the app, while Tuned Global provides licensed music catalogue access, metadata and the backend services behind it.
Why now is the time for the creator right
A creator rights licensing framework would enable creators to be remunerated when their activity accrues value to platforms.
Afternoon Drive Is Emerging As Radio’s Most Committed Audience.
Afternoon drive is becoming one of radio’s strongest opportunities, according to new Crowd React Media research. The study finds afternoon listeners are increasingly committed, while radio continues to deliver growing workplace and gym listening.
How ‘Superfandom’ is Reshaping Music Streaming’s Next Chapter
Tuned Global’s Social Radio solution is a great example of how streaming experiences can become more participatory and community-driven.
How Music Documentaries and Concert Films are Finding New Audiences Online
As viewing habits shift toward on-demand entertainment, many people are discovering music-focused content through various movie streaming platforms. These digital ecosystems have opened the door for classic concert recordings, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and newly released music films to reach audiences far beyond their original markets.
Dice and Fever mark first anniversary of joining forces with series of partnership extensions
In the first six months of 2026, Dice signed and extended partnerships with a range of independent venues and promoters in the music industry.
Five Things AI Creators Wish You Knew
Inside the AI music communities themselves — where the real people using these tools share songs, tips, stories, and pieces of their lives — there are different conversations taking place. Conversations about why these artists make music this way, what it costs them, what it’s given them, and what they’re tired of explaining.
JT donates tablets to enhance digital music access
JT said the devices would be used in the charity Music in Action's musical education social access scheme which supports about 90 children in Jersey whose families receive income support.
GigLogic is a “gig intelligence platform” to help artists evaluate live gig income
Touring, as every artist knows, is a tough game.
Traxsource to introduce labels to identify both human-made and AI-assisted music
The labels enable listeners to make informed decisions based on their individual preferences about AI.
With 500M Users, Is It Time To Add Threads To Your Marketing?
Meta’s X alternative Threads just passed 500 million monthly active users and added useful features for artists, venues and music marketers.
Voices Radio to open new East London studio
Voices East will focus on “DJs and video-first” content.
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