Madonna-maniacs, take note: this Thursday (2 July) the Queen of Pop is hosting a listening party for her new album ‘Confessions II’.
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As legacy platform algorithms become less creator-friendly, many artists have faced the dilemma of their fans not seeing tour dates, release announcements and other updates on their feeds. We think […]
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UK artist D3lta says the “fundamentals don’t change” regarding fan outreach post-social media bans
Earlier in June, the UK became the latest country to propose a ban on social media for under 16s — in an announcement by the Labour Party’s Keir Starmer which […]
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Building artist campaigns to mitigate burnout
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 […]
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Italy on the rise
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 […]
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New climate report shows labels’ progress towards reducing emissions
The Music Climate Pact (MCP) has released an annual report detailing actions taken by participating labels towards reducing carbon emissions.
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UK to proceed with under-16 social media bans
British PM Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on social platforms for UK children under 16. This follows calls for action from grieving parents, who have sued TikTok […]
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Behind The Campaign: La Rvfleuze
A self-starter, La Rvfleuze released a run of tracks via DistroKid and quickly established himself as a new voice in Parisian hip-hop. A prison sentence, however, did not derail his […]
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Key Production Group releases exclusive fan pack for physical music
Physical music and packaging agency Key Productions has announced a new product they have dubbed ‘The Fancentric Pack ®’ – a storage solution for vinyl, CD and other physical formats […]
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Spotify releases latest Gen Z trend report
Spotify has just unveiled its new “Culture Next” report, highlighting Gen Z consumer behaviour trends around music, culture and brand loyalty. Based on an analysis of first-party data, over 4.2m […]
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AIF calls for government support following 20th UK festival closure of 2026
20 festivals in the UK have been cancelled, postponed or taken a fallow year in 2026 so far according to the AIF.
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Primavera Sound festival faces criticism over weather disruption
Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival faced stormy weather on its opening day Thursday – literally and figuratively.
