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Spotify have changed their recent updates, making their lyrics feature free again. As recently as May 2024, Spotify removed lyrics from free accounts. Previously this year, Spotify removed their lyrics feature from all free accounts. They placed a paywall in…
TikTok have joined their rivals YouTube by introducing a new search method. Allowing you to hum or sing a song into the search tool and their smart technology will locate it. Previously, YouTube added a feature which allowed users to…
Apple Music has introduced a new feature which will enhance the analytics artists are able to see. They’ll be able to track where their music is being listened to worldwide. This week, Apple is unveiling a new feature on its…
Getting your music featured within a playlist is one of the best ways of securing genuine streams. Listeners will often rely on large playlists to help them discover new sounds and artists. Playlists have become one of the most important…
X, have introduced a Premium feature which could make the social platform an all-rounder. Grok, has been designed as a search assistant, but is said to have humour and personality. Grok, is an online social media search assistant. Only accessible…
Spotify have added a feature which allows artists and their fans to count down to their next release. This will in turn encourage listeners to Pre-save the new track(s). Allowing them to listen on release day. Building anticipation before an…
Apple Music have introduced a new AI-generated playlist feature. Now, users can generate their own artwork, just like they can over on YouTube Music. Apple Music are following in the footsteps of rivals YouTube Music by introducing a new AI…
YouTube Music have been making some huge strides in AI. Most of it has been a largely kept secret. Artists can now request a takedown of music that mimics their voice, or content that replicates their face. Meta isn’t the…
TikTok has joined with music distributors DistroKid to fast-track a process allowing music artists to have their own artist account on TikTok. It will be displayed at the top of their page, so viewers know it’s official. TikTok and DistroKid…
The whole world went into chaos on Friday thanks to an IT outage. Medical records couldn’t be accessed, flights couldn’t take off, all thanks to one update. So, you’ve not doubted seen the outrage that came from an IT outage.…
