CD revenue jumped in the United States in the first half of 2026, according to the RIAA. Behind the compact disc's return, the music industry is discovering profitable nostalgia.
SoundCloud allows a select group of artists to sell their tracks directly from their profile, without taking a commission. A limited but strategic experiment that brings discovery, community, and music purchase closer together.
With â¬444 million in revenue in the first half of 2026, a margin close to 29%, and record investments in catalogs, BMG demonstrates that the next global battle in music is as much about ownership of rights as it is about rankings.
More than a month after the final of the 2026 World Cup, 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy still dominates global charts. A success that transforms a sports anthem into a lasting cultural phenomenon.
For EQUAL's fifth anniversary, Spotify is launching a Singles series in which Namasenda, badmomzjay, MARO, Willow Avalon and Shekhinah reinterpret songs by Britney Spears, Rihanna, ROSALIA, Carly Simon and Lebo Mathosa. Behind the music lies a visibility battle.
Australia will remove fully AI-generated tracks from the ARIA charts. Assisted creations remain eligible, but the industry now sets a decisive boundary between technological tool and synthetic artist.
Once deemed obsolete by streaming, the CD is experiencing a measurable resurgence in 2026. Generation Z, K-pop, and collector editions are transforming an old format into a new cultural object.
Warner Music Group posted a strong fiscal third quarter while Spotify structured AI remixes and fan-made covers with Merlin. The music business is entering a phase where growth depends as much on licensing as on artists.
Spotify has crossed the historic threshold of 300 million Premium subscribers and reached 777 million monthly users. Behind these numbers, the platform is already reshaping music, video, audiobooks, and ticketing.
Spotify has crossed the historic threshold of 300 million Premium subscribers and reached 777 million monthly users. Behind these numbers, the platform is already reshaping music, video, audiobooks, and ticketing.
Following a major ruling in Germany, Suno announces audio watermarks, digital fingerprints, and download limits. The AI music platform enters a new era where traceability, artist rights, and the fight against fraud become central.
Over 170 artists, eight stages, four days, and a global broadcast: the finale of Lollapalooza 2026 showcases how Chicago has transformed a festival into a cultural, media, and economic phenomenon.
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