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TikTok introduce songwriter features to provide more credit

TikTok introduce songwriter features to provide more credit

TikTok launch a new tool, allowing songwriters to receive credit for their work. A title will display on their verified account, letting followers know their role, and they’re able to stand out. Midia Research recently conducted a survey, which found,…

YouTube Charts to replace Trending page

YouTube Charts to replace Trending page

Back in 2015, YouTube added a Trending page, which would show the top videos of the moment. However, since then, the way viewers use the platform has changed, and therefore, the features must also. YouTube, offered their Trending page for…

Visual updates to YouTube Music’s shuffle and repeat buttons

Visual updates to YouTube Music's shuffle and repeat buttons

YouTube Music users have argued the buttons for shuffling music and repeating the last track aren’t all that obvious. The music platform listened and have made a few minor changes. Who knew that simple buttons could cause so much controversy?…

Add coloured backgrounds and emojis to your Instagram notes

Add coloured backgrounds and emojis to your Instagram notes

Instagram made a small, subtle update to their notes feature. Users will be able to customise them by adding coloured backgrounds and emojis of their choice. Instagram just updated their platform and added in customisation options to the notes feature.…

Threads platform introduce DMs

Threads platform introduce DMs

The Meta platform Threads has gone through a series of updates recently. The main one sees the introduction of direct messages, so users can reach out to each other and start collaborations. All Threads users will now be able to…

Inform Spotify Discover Weekly of your likes and dislikes

Inform Spotify Discover Weekly of your likes and dislikes

Spotify updates will allow listeners to inform the platform of artists they dislike, so they won’t be suggested during your Discover Weekly playlist. Allowing more room for your favourite artists and potential new faves. For the past decade, we’ve had…

Songscription turns audio files into sheet music through AI

Songscription turns audio files into sheet music through AI

Songscription is a small company focusing in using AI tools within their features. Their new tool has been described as Shazam for sheet music. Turning music into symbols. Launched last week was Songscription, an AI model that automates music transcripts.…

Apple Music Replay is no longer just for Christmas

Apple Music Replay is no longer just for Christmas

Apple Music has just stepped things up a level. Previously, their Replay feature was only available in December, displaying each user’s top streamed tracks from the year. Now, it’s an All Time thing. Apple Music launched in 2015, so as…

Synthesizer company Roland just released The Mood Pan

Synthesizer company Roland just released The Mood Pan

Roland is a well known synthesizer brand, however, they’ve surprised the music world with their new creation, an acoustic handpan, designed for exploration and relaxation. Roland just announced a new instrument of sorts. It’s called The Mood Pan and is…

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