H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga and Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza are among the artists leading the soundtrack on Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island.” The film, which is set to preview at next week’s Annecy Animation Film Festival, will open in theaters later this year. It follows H.E.R.
Who needs compute-hungry multiplications when you can just add logarithms
Billboard celebrates Black Music Month with list of the genre’s legendary acts.
Have I found my Chromecast Audio replacement? | Image: NTS Radio NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup.
More Rust, but more trouble with AI slop, too
Nearly 4,000 vehicles recalled for driving past closure warnings and between cones marking shut lanes
The duo dropped their second album In Echo today (June 19) via Everloving Records.
He has spent No. 1 on the Billboard Italy Hot 100 for 16 consecutive weeks.
For the past five years, TikTok and digital reach have largely dictated music marketing. For many artists, success has meant being an influencer first and an artist second. The idea of “ 1000 true fans ” shifted from cultivating a dedicated audience willing to buy tickets for your shows to focus...
Allegations of fake routes are fake news, says Indian telco Jio
Publishers Sue WeLib for Copyright Infringement — The new lawsuit comes quickly on the heels of a default judgment against similar pirate site Anna’s Archive.
Hunting and fishing license incident catches 3M residents
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, out Aug. 7, includes his collaboration with Taj Mahal of the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues"
Cost premium of using AWS indirectly via Vercel is mitigated by more efficient use of compute resources, CTO claims
Welcome to our sixth annual Music Ally International Focus report – where we bring all of Music Ally’s Country Profiles published in the last 12 months into one place.
Spotify’s next big step into ticketing is rolling out. ‘Reserved’ was announced last month at Spotify’s investor day in New York, and is now live for its premium subscribers in the US.
Music-creation firm BandLab’s business isn’t just about its mobile app for consumers. It also has BandLab for Education, a version designed to be used in classrooms. Now it’s getting a major upgrade. BandLab for Education 2.0 costs $2.50 per student per year although it has free-access options for...
Having already snaffled Billboard, Variety, Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter as part of its corporate expansion, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has now made its next acquisitive move.
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We’ve written about the continued rise of micro-dramas and the growing investment of major digital platforms before. While the micro-drama trend originated in China, it has fast become a global phenomenon driving a US$14bn+ global content economy and frequently surpassing traditional streaming apps...
Google recently launched Search Profiles for Creators, a new feature that allows creators to build a public presence directly within Google Search. The feature gives audiences another way to learn more about you outside of traditional social platforms.
A 2025 study of 1,000 UK and US creators found that 52% have experienced burnout as a result of career stress, with financial instability as a primary driver. A further two in five have thought about leaving the industry entirely.
Italy has, alongside its European neighbours Germany and France, emerged as a real beneficiary of the streaming age, with the country experiencing a boom in domestic listening alongside steady, streaming-driven growth.
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
The ‘No Fakes Act’ is the proposed US legislation tackling unauthorised AI deepfakes, which was recently reintroduced for a third time in the Senate.
John Edwards says his position had become 'untenable' following investigation into conduct including inappropriate attempts at humor
Campaigners say tech is unable to reliably distinguish between kids and adults at the boundary where use is planned
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Motion's first campaign under Bray's direction is the radio promotion of Jorja Smith's single, 'What's Done Is Done' Source
Members aren't RIPE for a new charging scheme, though
WMG was fully acquired Africori in 2025 Source
Congratulations to Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi, the co-founders of Linear Festivals in India. They have won the 2026 Music Ally International Entrepreneur of the Year award, in association with Universal Music Group Digital Innovation, which saw four finalists pitch at Music Ally NEXT yesterday.
San Francisco plays host to hosting company's Localhost conference
Aussie rules football has never looked so glamorous.
Tribunal rejects bid to strike blacklisting claims, with proceedings due to conclude shortly before GTA VI launches
Tringbox is an Indian AI startup that’s making background music more generic and specific at the same time. The Mumbai-headquartered company has built what it describes as an “environment-aware” platform […] The post is from Music Ally.
US-based non-profit The Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) has published a report titled ‘Profiting from Hate Music: The Role of YouTube, Meta, Spotify and Apple Music in […] The post is from Music Ally.
Tiran rises to general manager following the departure of long-standing CEO Yoel Kenan.
Folk-fusion band Yugm and Indian classical-fusion duo Harshad and Duhita Golesar are the first acts to sign with TSC Artists, a new platform launched by Indian record label The Shakti Collective […] The post is from Music Ally.
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Data suggests firms are turning away from CEST as critics say it fails to reflect recent court rulings
Rodrigo bags a chart double as "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" opens at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, and “Stupid Song” starts atop the national singles tally.
The song follows the singer's recent albums Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow
There have been reports of users receiving phishing messages via the MetaBrainz messaging service. Remember: MetaBrainz staff will never ask for your password. MetaBrainz staff will never ask you to log in to a third-party site (or ‘verify’ your username and password in any other way).
The música mexicana hitmakers launched their landmark stateside run on Thursday (June 18) at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
Techie couldn’t help but be a little blunt when the support call came in – but has no regrets!
"Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place,” writes Tree’s mother, Christine Begin Nickell.
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
If you’re looking at how major labels are reshaping themselves for the next era, Rebecca Allen is one of the best primary sources.
Having built one of YouTube’s largest music-channel network, Andre Benz sold it to Create Music Group in 2022 then launched Broke Records.
The Korean-Australian hip-hop act that has been making waves in the land down under, where they’ve completed two sold-out national tours and performed live for the 2025 ABC New Year's Eve broadcast.
The country star slammed rumors swirling online following news of his divorce from Bunnie
The popular podcaster broke her silence following news of her divorce from the country star after 10 years of marriage
In the words of Grand Funk: They’re an American band. Those of us who are prone to think and argue about rock ‘n’ roll superlatives often debate which act counts as the greatest American band of the 20th century: Is it the Beach Boys? Nirvana? The Grateful Dead? Nirvana? Sly & the Family Stone?
Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive.
Actor, producer and writer E.R Fightmaster released their debut album on June 5th, although it's not their only involvement in the music world. Grey's ...
The prolific producer had worked with the likes of Future, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more
Tay Keith (real name: Brytavious Chambers), the Grammy-nominated producer behind such hits as Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, local police confirm. No cause of death was announced.
You might say the system packs two kilapixels of compute
Kareem Rahma, the comedian, musician and host of the viral social media series “SubwayTakes,” has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The agency, whose Creators division has grown significantly in the past two decades, will work to secure opportunities for Rahma across digital media,...
The singer defended his response when a housekeeper was attacked by a security dog on his property, saying the bloody scene left him "in shock”
The New York-based events company confirmed that Playgrounds will serve as an umbrella platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events Source
Fortunately, it’s not just Taylor Swift’s cats that get the zoomies. On the day that “Toy Story 5” hit theaters, the pop superstar took to X to post a brief video clip of herself speaking to the camera on the day that “I Knew It, I Knew You” was written and recorded. And in her […]
“President Obama and Michelle, you have exemplified that ideal with lives that have served us all with heart and commitment and love and compassion,” Springsteen said
The underlying technology is real...and borrowed from a partner the company failed to mention
The motion is the latest development in a copyright battle that dates back to June 2023 Source
Ed's note to Corey: Blink once if you're safe, twice if you're in danger
Artist’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour is now highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the states, and his ticket sales have pushed him past $1 billion in gross sales
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, John Legend and more also on hand for opening of Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago
Soaring PC prices make alternatives to hardware refreshes interesting
Can you believe the year is already halfway over? Neither can we. But that means it’s the perfect time to shout out some of the audiobooks that are already standing out as some of this year’s best.
Bird-branded AI will ride on Stonking Stingray
The rapper’s pre-released singles from her upcoming album ‘Whack’s Museum’ put her talent on display and dispel doubters
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the NO FAKES Act Source
Bipartisan Legislation Combating Harmful AI Deepfakes Earns Substantial Backing from Multiple Sectors, Support in White House National Legislative Framework for AI WASHINGTON, DC – As the Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously advances historic federal voice & likeness protections for all...
Big news for all the fans who know every lyric and never miss a show: Reserved by Spotify is here to help you get tickets. Reserved goes live today in the U.S. for eligible Spotify Premium subscribers (ages 18+).
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
“The Art of Sound,” the documentary series co-produced by L-Acoustics and Black Meteor, returns with its second episode — arriving in two parts and built on the series’ premise: that sound is not decoration, but a fundamental force shaping human biology, emotion, and culture.
Spotify is launching "Reserved," a new system that will hold two concert tickets for an artist's superfans before they're on sale to the public.
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
The “NO FAKES” Act of 2026 (“Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe”) would establish an intellectual property right by which individuals could authorize or block digital replicas of their voice and likeness.
Each selected agency will receive up to 300 million won ($197,000) annually for up to three years. Source
June 20 marks the one-year anniversary of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” release. Since then, the animated feature has spent 52 consecutive weeks on the streamer’s Top 10 list, shattering records and making history along the way — including becoming Netflix’s most-watched movie ever and winning the...
“KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience” is coming to Netflix House locations in Dallas and Philadelphia. The news comes on the film’s one year anniversary. The ticketed experience will open at both locations this holiday season.
On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Bill Evans, audio scientist, producer, educator, and inventor of the Performance Restoration methodology. Bill believes that drum recording has always involved a painful tradeoff, but it doesn’t have to.
Le contenu en langue française atteint les auditeurs sur Spotify comme jamais auparavant. En 2025, plus de 148 millions d’auditeurs dans le monde, en dehors des marchés historiquement francophones, écoutaient régulièrement du contenu en français sur Spotify — un signe clair que la Francophonie est...
French-language content is reaching listeners on Spotify like never before. In 2025, more than 148 million listeners worldwide outside of historically francophone markets regularly listened to French-language content on Spotify, a clear sign that the francophonie has become a global cultural force.
Social media is the go-to form of marketing in the digital age, resulting in a predicted combined $737.1 billion in annual revenue by 2031 per MIDiA’s forecast . It’s not hard to see why: social offers quick returns and easy measurement, including reach, time spent, click-through rates, and purc...
The annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France is where creators, brands, and fans collide to celebrate the world’s most innovative ideas in marketing.
Este fin de semana, Spotify reunió a Ryan Castro con algunos de sus mayores fans en Bogotá para una celebración muy especial. La noche rindió homenaje a las raíces del artista nacido en Medellín, al vínculo que ha construido con su público y a las historias que lo han llevado a convertirse en EL...
This past weekend, Spotify brought Ryan Castro back to Bogotá for a special celebration with some of his biggest fans. The night paid tribute to the Medellín-born artist’s roots, the connection he’s built with his audience, and the stories that have earned him the title of EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO...
National backlash against hyperscale AI infrastructure accelerates as Nashville, Georgia, Birmingham, Texas, and Utah controversies converge around property rights, ratepayer impacts, transmission corridors, animal welfare, and stranded-asset risk.
Global music streaming subscribers grew 10.1% to reach 921.6 million in 2025, according to MIDiA’s just-published music subscriber market shares report . While growth slowed compared to 2024, it remained in the double digits, with the 1 billion subscriber landmark now firmly in sight. Source
Unlock a party. | Image: Conclave I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot.
Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimistic Hosting Scotland’s first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow, the country’s gig capital and self-proclaimed “dynamic global hub for music lovers”.
Other western acts have attempted to crack country’s music scene since singer’s breakout success in 2018 One week after announcing she was “cancer free”, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of miles around the world to perform for an...
As the next Phonorecords proceeding approaches, one issue deserves attention: should the physical and download mechanical royalty rate reset to 12¢, or should the 2027 adjusted rate become the new baseline?