TikTok's SoundOn scores another hit as UK rapper Tkandz cracks the Top 30

TikTok’s promotion and distribution platform SoundOn has scored another hit. UK rapper and songwriter Tkandz has entered the Top 30 with Now Or Never (with Cxsper). In the latest Midweek charts, consumption is up almost 20% week-on-week. It follows the success of tracks including WizTheMc's Show Me Love, which has ...

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Spotify head of music David Kaefer exits

Following the appointment of co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, a senior Spotify executive has announced his departure. David Kaefer, VP, music business, headed up the company’s ...

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Spotify and Merlin have renewed their global, multi-year licensing partnership. “This agreement reinforces the vital role of independent music on Spotify and provides Merlin members continued access to ...

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