The music industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years yet. From artificial intelligence and independent artists to genre-blending and immersive live experiences, the way we create, discover…
Remember when entertainment was something you actually owned? You’d buy a DVD, stack CDs on a shelf, or proudly display a collection of video games that took years to build. These days, however, ownership has taken a back seat as subscription…
There’s nothing quite like festival season. The excitement of seeing your favourite artists, discovering new bands and spending a weekend surrounded by fellow music lovers is hard to beat. Unfortunately, festivals also come with a few challenges, including surprise rainstorms, questionable…
Music streaming has transformed the way we listen to music. Gone are the days of carrying around CDs or downloading individual tracks. Today, millions of songs are available instantly at the touch of a button, giving listeners access to vast libraries…
Love it or hate it, TikTok has completely changed the way we discover music. Not long ago, if an artist wanted a hit song, they usually needed radio airplay, a record label, or a lot of luck. Today, all it takes…
TIDAL has announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy designed to protect artists, combat fraud and ensure royalties are paid to music created by people rather than machines. Under the new policy, music identified as being wholly AI-generated will still be…
Say goodbye to creating a Pre-save each time you release new music, and hello to one, customised Pre-save that works again and again for each new release, with no extra work. One Pre-save, called, the Lifetime Save. What is a Pre-save?…
Smartwatches have become an accessory most people have. They do far more than simply tell us the time, they instead, contain everything our phone does. Even allowing users to stream music through their device. YouTube is working on adding offline download…
When it comes to the music industry, it’s normally always focused around making money. However, while that is great, often, the artists only see a fraction of this, and once the hype of their release has died down, they’re back to…
There was a time when album sales were everything. Artists spent months crafting the perfect record, fans queued outside shops on release day, and the number of albums sold often decided who was considered a success. If your album went platinum,…
