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Spotify and NIVA Announce ‘Year-Long Partnership’ Covering Enhanced Indie Venue Discoverability, an Editorial Playlist Series, and More
Spotify and NIVA have inked “a year-long partnership” deal encompassing bolstered on-platform visibility for indie venues, a monthly editorial playlist, and more. The DSP and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) officially unveiled their single-year pact today. First up under the agreement, Spotify has committed to ensuring “expanded visibility” for indie venues and shows across […]
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More Post-Coachella Concert Announcements: Bini, Sombr, Katseye, and Others Plot Tours as Justin Bieber Reportedly Preps Dates of His Own
The post-Coachella tour announcements are pouring in: The Strokes, Bini, Sombr, and others are preparing to hit the road once the festival’s a wrap. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber could be teeing up performances of his own. In addition to those tour announcements (and reported plans), different Coachella performers yet are capitalizing on the spotlight by expanding […]
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New Study Explores the ‘Streaming Paradox’ — Artists Across Five Countries Criticize Royalty Rates While Acknowledging On-Demand Listening’s Career Importance
A new report is providing a closer look at the “streaming paradox,” or the idea that on-demand listening plays an important role in artists’ careers but leaves much to be desired in the royalties department. Funded by the European Research Council and part of the broader PlatforMuse project, that report was just recently published by […]
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Now It’s Kanye vs. France: Upcoming Marseille Gig Faces Cancellation as Entry Ban Looms
France’s interior minister seeks to block the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from performing in the city of Marseille in June. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is set on banning Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, from performing in Marseille on June 11, and is exploring “all possibilities” to do so. […]
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Roblox Launching ‘Roblox Kids’ Accounts After Widespread Grooming Allegations
Roblox is launching restricted accounts for minors after being put on notice by the Australian government over reports of grooming on the platform. Popular social gaming platform Roblox will introduce two new account types in June, specifically for minors. Roblox Kids will be for those aged between five and eight, while Roblox Select will be […]
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Marshmello, Alison Wonderland Named Headliners for ‘Pokémon Night Out’ In Los Angeles, London
Lovers of Pokémon and EDM rejoice as the company hosts concert experiences in Los Angeles and London for the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. You can catch ‘em all at Los Angeles and London as The Pokémon Company hosts a pair of EDM concert experiences featuring American DJ Marshmello and Australian DJ Alison Wonderland. The beloved […]
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After BTS, X Faces a Second Subpoena Demand as HBO Aggressively Pushes to Identify Alleged ‘Euphoria’ Leaker
Hybe’s Big Hit isn’t alone in calling on X to disclose the identity of an alleged leaker. Now, HBO is seeking information about an individual who allegedly posted Euphoria spoilers. With an eye on learning who’s behind the “Lexi Howard’s Cat” account, Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO just recently moved to subpoena X. And like the […]
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TikTok Viral ‘Sewer Singer’ Actually Has a Great Voice (And the Perfect ‘Studio’)
A waste management worker has gone viral on TikTok for sharing clips of himself singing operatic songs while working among the sewer pipes. Now, that success is flowing off-platform with a Good Morning America profile. Kyle Kilroy, a 32-year-old waste management worker, has been making waves on TikTok, where his posts have gained nearly 500,000 […]
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Spotify AI Hijacking Crisis Intensifies: High-Profile Jazz Musicians Are Now Waking Up to Fake Album Releases and Artist Page Takeovers
Several jazz musicians face a wave of AI-generated tracks uploaded to their Spotify artist profiles without consent, featuring music that isn’t theirs. Numerous jazz musicians, including American pianist Jason Moran, and Danish musicians Carsten Dahl, Thomas Blachman, and Chris Minh Doky, face a deluge of AI-generated tracks—often entirely unrelated to their own work—uploaded to their […]
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Scaling Global Artistry: Inside How Ninja Tune Cut Payout Processing Time By 50%—Thanks to Tipalti
For more than three decades, Ninja Tune has been an influential force in independent music. Founded in London in the 90s, the label became a home for visionary artists pushing electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres forward. Today, Ninja Tune’s global roster includes award-winning musicians, producers, and composers. With that growth came one of the music […]
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And the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees Are…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces the class of 2026, following an incredible list of 17 nominees, more than ever before. There were a whopping 17 nominees put up for selection for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, which is more than ever before in the organization’s storied history. But […]
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PPL Delivers 4.75% Year-on-Year Growth in 2025, With Annual Revenue of £315.3M
PPL delivers 4.75% year-on-year growth, with annual revenue of £315.3 million, driven by strong international performance. UK music licensing company PPL’s revenue rose to £315.3 million ($425.94 million) in 2025, an increase of £14.3 million (4.75%) year-on-year. PPL’s income includes sound recording public performance and broadcast revenues collected in the UK and globally. Growth was […]
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Universal Music’s Nearly $600 Million Stock Repurchase Program Hits the Ground Running — Major Buys Back 630,000+ Shares as Board Weighs Pershing Takeover Proposal
Universal Music Group (UMG) wasn’t kidding about its aggressive stock repurchase plans: Two weeks following the up to €500 million (currently $588 million) program’s announcement, the major has already bought back north of 630,000 shares. Now disclosing its stock buybacks on a weekly basis, Universal Music identified the updated total in a formal release today. […]
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As Blockbuster Catalog Sales Slow, Dealmaking Volume Holds Steady: MusicBird Scores Agreement With Supertramp’s Dougie Thomson, Seeker Music Invests in Nu Shooz IP
Billions of dollars’ worth of deals later, are catalog acquisitions hitting the crevices? It looks that way: MusicBird’s invested in the IP of Supertramp bassist Dougie Thomson, while Seeker Music’s purchased Nu Shooz’s song rights. Reps for both buyers reached out with word of the plays, which, as most know, follow more than a few […]
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Warner Music Group Announces Strategic Investment and Partnership with TuStreams
Warner Music Group announces a minority investment and expansive partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the Música Mexicana space. Today, Warner Music Group (WMG) announced a partnership with TuStreams, a leading independent force in the rapidly growing Música Mexicana space, including a minority investment in the company. As part of the agreement, WMG […]
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$17 Lattes and $28 Fries? Welcome to Coachella 2026
Coachella 2026 means “unhinged” food prices in 2026, with $30 chicken sandwiches, $28 fries, $17 lattes, and $41 for two slices of pizza and a Coke. It’s Coachella’s 25th anniversary, and Weekend One just wrapped up. While this year’s performances include heavy hitters like Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, as well as a history-making set […]
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Brazilian Court Rules Against Streaming Fraud Site Boom de Seguidores, Shuts It Down
A São Paulo court has ordered the shutdown of a website accused of selling fake views and engagement on music streaming platforms. A court in São Paulo, Brazil, has issued a decision against a website that provided services enabling streaming fraud. Boom de Seguidores offered “plays” on Spotify, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and others, as well […]
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LAPD Confirm Arrest of Woman Who Allegedly Stalked and Attacked Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham
The woman who allegedly stalked and attacked former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has been arrested, according to the LAPD. A woman accused of stalking and assaulting former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was arrested on Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed. The 55-year-old Michelle Dick was arrested at around 7 PM at […]
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LAPD Detains Woman Who Allegedly Stalked and Attacked Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham
The woman who allegedly stalked and attacked former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has been arrested, according to the LAPD. A woman accused of stalking and assaulting former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was arrested on Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed. The 55-year-old Michelle Dick was arrested at around 7 PM at […]
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The Strokes Springboard Coachella Into a Global Tour, with Thundercat, Cage the Elephant Supporting
The Strokes confirm a global tour this summer and fall, fresh from their Coachella Weekend One performance and with headline sets on the horizon. The Strokes have unveiled global dates across North America, the UK, Europe, and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will include two nights at Red […]
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