Spotify launches Countdown Chart to further drive album pre-saves

Spotify has launched the Upcoming Releases hub to highlight soon-to-be-released albums. The hub is powered by Countdown Pages, a feature introduced last year. It provides users with personalised recommendations based on their listening history. Located under the Search tab on mobile, fans can access the Upcoming Releases tile to browse ...

SoundCloud joins TikTok's Add To Music App music discovery feature

Elton John calls government 'absolute losers' over AI proposals

Web3 services platform Unchained Music signs deal with vinyl pressing plant Sonic Wax

SoundCloud revises terms and conditions after AI row

Spotify's Loud & Clear report reveals UK artists generated £810 million in royalties in 2024

Spotify’s latest numbers from its Loud & Clear report reveal that UK artists generated £810 million in royalties in 2024 That figure – up from around £750m in ...

Jeremy Sirota to step down as Merlin CEO

Jeremy Sirota is to step down from his position as CEO of Merlin at the end of this year. The exec has served as CEO since 2020, during ...

Apple Music teams with UMG on audio wellness collection Sound Therapy

Apple Music has joined forces with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce Sound Therapy, an audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation and ...

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