Charting the Rise of Ambient Music

Some may think of ambient music as background noise, but the genre has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, and pioneers like Brian Eno and William Basinski have furthered it. We chart the rise of ambient music.

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song of the summer

‘Song of the Summer’ may be dead, but 2024 was the Summer of Song

In 2024, there wasn’t just one big summer hit; it was the summer of songs. Find out how our thinking about summer music has changed.

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Top Streaming Statistics

Top Streaming Statistics of 2024: Music, Video, Gaming & More

Bobby Owsinski covers the top streaming statistics of 2024 across multiple industries, from gaming to music to video and more…

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cooperative Spotify Playlist

How to grow streams with a cooperative Spotify Playlist

Boost your music’s reach by joining an artist-run cooperative Spotify Playlist. Collaborate with others to grow your audience and increase your streams.

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Radio still dominates

Today is Nation Radio Day! AM/FM still dominates ad-supported listening

Nielsen released its latest stats on U.S. audio listening habits in Q2 2024, showing that much-maligned broadcast radio still dominates ad-supported listening.

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alternative jazz

Exploring the Rise of Alternative Jazz in London

Considered a niche interest for so long, alternative jazz is now deservedly having its moment in the spotlight, with a new generation of Londoners spearheading the movement.

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new Twitch DJ program

New Twitch DJ Program: Everything You Need To Know

The new Twitch DJ program offers groundbreaking opportunities to expand reach, make money, and engage with audiences. Here’s what you need to know to leverage this platform effectively.

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SoundCloud Store launches with Exclusive Artist merch – 100% profits to artists

SoundCloud has launched the SoundCloud Store, where a curated group of its Next Pro artists can design and sell exclusive merchandise, keeping 100% of the profits.

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MLC and Beatdapp partner to fight Streaming Fraud

Learn how the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Beatdapp have partnered to fight streaming fraud and ensure artists get the royalties they deserve. This partnership could reshape the way digital music fraud is detected and prevented.

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Humor in Hip-Hop: Exploring the Rise of TikTok Rappers

A new cohort of rappers is emerging from TikTok, finding humor in hip hop and gaining traction with comedic, un-serious lyricism and clever marketing tactics. Humor in Hip-Hop by Henry. Continue reading

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