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AI music generator Suno has secured more than $400 million in its latest funding round, despite ongoing legal battles with major music companies.

Spotify is reportedly in talks to stream live concert videos on its platform, potentially expanding its video offering. Find out more in the article.

Spotify continues to expand beyond music, with over 650 narrated magazine articles from Rolling Stone, Vogue, and more. Learn more in the article.

YouTube is updating its disclosure system to automatically label AI-generated videos, even when creators do not disclose AI use.

Find out what music curators are actually looking for in a song and what gets artists rejected.

Juno Download shuts down after 20 years as streaming reshapes music. Users can still access purchases and move to Beatport and others. Learn more.

Not releasing music right now? Discover how to grow your audience, strengthen your brand, build industry connections, and prepare for your next release.

Criticism is an inevitable part of an artist's life. Discover how to handle negative feedback while protecting your creativity, confidence, and well-being.

Is the album dead? Explore how streaming, playlists, TikTok, and changing listener habits have transformed the role of albums in today’s music industry.

Beatport has launched Track ID, a new mobile app feature that helps DJs and fans identify tracks in real time, even during live mixes, club sets, and festivals.

Native Instruments has been acquired by inMusic, the company behind AKAI and Moog. Here’s what the deal means for artists and producers.

New research explores whether cancel culture truly affects artists’ popularity, streaming numbers, and fan loyalty. Learn more in the article.

44% of tracks uploaded to Deezer 33% on Apple Music are AI-generated, according to new data. But is anyone listening? Read the full article to find out.

Learn how Spotify playlisting works in 2026, from editorial and algorithmic playlists to independent curators, and build a strategy that supports long-term artist growth.

PRS for Music reports over £100 million in live music royalties in 2025, alongside rising streaming and international revenue.

Spotify partners with Peloton to bring 1,400+ on-demand fitness classes to Premium users, moving into the growing fitness space.

Police in the UK seized 6,500 counterfeit vinyl records in a recent raid, highlighting the ongoing issue of fake releases and their impact on artists.

Spotify is testing AI disclosure tags for music, relying on artists and labels to report AI use voluntarily. Here’s how the system works and what it means.

Learn how to set up Apple Music for Artists, claim your artist profile, understand analytics, and grow your audience in 2026.

YouTube introduces a new zero-minute Shorts limit, allowing users to effectively disable short-form content on mobile apps. Learn more in the article.