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China, US sign off on TikTok US deal, but uncertainty remains

Both China and the USD have signed off on the TikTok US deal, according to multiple sources. But major uncertainties remain for artists, labels and all creators.

Bruce Houghton on 01/22/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Introduces ‘Prompted Playlists’ — Driven By Your Algorithm and Your Feels

This AI-driven Beta service is being rolled out to Premium users in the US and Canada starting on January 22, allowing users to generate playlists with more creative control.

Jeremy Young on 01/22/2026 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Which Music Genres Work Best in Which Months? Our Full Breakdown.

Which months are the worst for releasing music and which are the best? We break it all down here.

Jeremy Young on 01/22/2026 in Releases | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ed Sheeran Is Letting Fans Curate His Setlists. You Should Too. 

Ed Sheeran is letting fans curate five songs in his setlist on his current tour. Is this something all artists should take note of?

Jeremy Young on 01/21/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Audiomack hits 50M monthly active users, adds Artist Pro toolkit

Audiomack now has 50 million monthly active users fueled by 31% year over year growth. Learn how their human-powered curation and Audiomack Pro tools for artists are reshaping independent music discovery and marketing.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Organizations unite to transform Access to Music Education

Leading music organizations and foundations have formed the Music Impact Coalition (MIC) to ensure equitable access to music education for all students. The program launched with a $2 million pilot program in Ohio and North Carolina.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Where America’s Viral TikTok Music Stars Actually Come From

Wiingy analyzed 100 breakout TikTok artists to identify which states produce the most viral musicians and explore whether small towns can rival big cities in music success.

Jeremy Young on 01/21/2026 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business & Live Music Industry News: All The Latest

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vocana and Sonicbids Launch ‘Pay the Artists’ Live Gig Series Across NYC

Pay the Artists will bring independent artists and discovery-hungry fans to five venues across New York City starting in January 2026.

Jeremy Young on 01/20/2026 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Instagram Edits App For Musicians: Marketing Made Easier

For years, the workflow for marketing music on Instagram and other short video platforms was a fragmented mess. Film on your phone, Airdrop to a laptop, edit in CapCut or Premiere, export, and Airdrop back.

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams

According to Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Music Report, the global streaming landscape is becoming increasingly saturated. 106,000 new tracks are delivered to digital service providers (DSPs) every single day. This represents a 7% increase over the 2024 daily average of 99,000.

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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