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Paid Streaming Dominates Music Listening For First Time

For the first time, paid music streaming services account for the majority of listening time among U.S. consumers, according to new data from Edison Research’s Share of Ear study. The milestone underscores a fundamental shift in how audiences consume music — and what they’re willing to pay for.

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Nina’s Community Revenue Share Model Is a Breath of Fresh Air

We’re absolutely gonzo for Nina’s new economic model experimentation that seeks to pay artists, as well as fans and curators, for their work in expanding discovery via the platform.

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How streaming scams hurt independent musicians

“It’s not just you, music streaming is broken,” says Cameron Gorham who makes music and videos under the moniker Venus Theory. Learn how streaming scams hurt independent musicians and why he argues, “you don’t have to play the game.”

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Indie Nostalgia Fuels an EDM Remix Renaissance

A familiar echo is making its way back onto the dance floor, this time heading straight from the indie playlist of the late 1990s and 2000s. Am EDM remix renaissance fueled by artists like Mau P, Morgan Seetree and CYRIL are breathing new life into nostalgic indie anthems.

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Gen-Z dislikes streaming, discovers music on YouTube and TikTok

Gen-Z dislikes streaming, and the music industry isn’t ready for the shift. Their love for TikTok, YouTube, old hits, and physical media is changing everything… again.

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How fictional K-Pop Demon Hunters became real chart idols

Netflix shared that K-Pop Demon Hunters was its most watch movie ever. This latest ‘cast-as-artist’ project proves the power of devoted fandoms – turning fictional idols into charting acts and leveraging engagement across different mediums.

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How To Find Playlist Curators Who Actually Get Your Music

Landing on the right playlist can make or break a release, but it’s not about chasing numbers. Learn how to find playlist curators who truly get your sound and then maintain long-term relationships with them.

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How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently

As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters.

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The Unexpected Trance Music Resurgence

A trance music resurgence is happening thanks to artists like FKA twigs. The Weeknd and Oklou. By weaving its signature elements into pop, R&B, and beyond, today’s stars are transforming the genre.

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AI Generated Songs Exploit Deceased Artists [CHRIS CASTLE]

AI generated songs are being uploaded under the names of deceased artists without permission, and major platforms like Spotify and TikTok are letting it happen.

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Post-Social Music Marketing? Drake moves beyond TikTok

Post-Social Music Marketing? Drake moves beyond TikTok

Drake released his new single “Which One” without TikTok hype or even a traditional music video, It is still gaining millions of streams. Here’s how this low-key fan-first approach could change the way artists release music. Have we reached the era of post-social music marketing?

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