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March 15, 2026

Industrial

Streaming Music Breaks Language Barriers: Global Pop Goes Multilingual

Spotify reports that songs in multiple languages are increasingly dominating the platform’s Global Top 50.

March 15, 2026

News

Apple Podcasts Embrace Video: A New Era for Creators

The day has arrived: Apple Podcasts now supports video content.

March 3, 2026

News

Anna’s Archive Escalates Conflict with Spotify: 2.8 Million Tracks Leaked Online

The digital music ecosystem faces a new flashpoint.

February 24, 2026

News

AI Threatens a Quarter of Music Creators’ Income: UNESCO Raises the Alarm

The global creative economy stands at a crossroads. A new 2026 UNESCO report, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, paints a stark picture: generative AI could cut global earnings of music creators by 24% and audiovisual specialists by 21% by 2028. The culprit?

January 21, 2026

News

Deezer Takes on the AI Flood: Leading Transparency in Music

Deezer is facing staggering numbers: over 60,000 fully AI-generated tracks are uploaded daily — almost 40% of all new releases.

January 16, 2026

Reviews

The Modern Musician as Influencer: Where the Line Fades

The Dual Identity of the Artist

January 13, 2026

News

Apple Music Teams Up with PlayStation: A Strategic Move in Music Streaming

Apple Music has taken a bold step toward expanding its ecosystem by partnering with Sony’s PlayStation, offering three months of free service to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

January 11, 2026

News

Bandcamp Friday

How Bandcamp Friday Changed the Economics of Independent Music

December 28, 2025

News

The $2 Billion That Changed the Rules: Why Taylor Swift Gave Nearly $200 Million Back to Her Team

Taylor Swift made the decision to redistribute nearly $200 million among the people who actually made the tour possible