Music

Do you also have a song stuck in your head but don’t know the lyrics and therefore cannot identify which song is after the peace of your mind? Well, now you can find out, thanks to a neat Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) feature. What Happened: Renowned tech influencer Marques...

Key Takeaways: Tencent Music’s revenue fell slightly in last year’s fourth quarter, but its profit more than doubled thanks to aggressive cost cuts Following positive response to its self-developed virtual idols, the company hopes to explore new opportunities using AI generated content...

It’s commonly understood that with most new technologies there is almost always a downside; social media and its contentious relationship with musicians is a prime example.  The launch of MySpace in 2003, marked an important paradigm shift in the music business. Artists were suddenly...

An English rock band that has been around for more than 60 years is the subject of censorship on Twitter, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Here’s the likely reason why and what a band member is saying to Musk. What Happened: Social media platform Twitter was acquired by Elon...

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) has announced a new in-app experience — "Playlist in a Bottle" — that would let users capture their current playlists and musical preferences and revisit those a year later.  What Happened: On Wednesday, Spotify announced a new...

You’ve probably heard the Christmas carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” For the uninitiated, the traditional Christmas carol was composed by Andrew Carter and Frederic Austin and released in the late 18th century. It describes a series of gifts that are presented on each of...

In August 2021, an independent artist made nearly $200K in 60 seconds. This rapper goes by the name of Spottie WiFi and his new-age style has already been cosigned by the likes of Snoop Dogg.  What Happened: Spottie WiFi announced his new album, “The King...

As a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Ramon "Illmind" Ibanga Jr. has an impeccable resume in the music world. He has co-writing credits on legendary labels such as Def Jam, Aftermath and Cash Money. He has worked with Drake, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, J...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is adding benefits to its already robust Prime membership umbrella by making more ad-free music and podcasts available to its more than 200 million Prime members. What Happened: According to a press release, Amazon Music expanded its offering for Prime...

What Happened: Drake, the megastar from Toronto, announced his seventh studio album will be released Thursday night at midnight. He made the announcement on Instagram to his 113 million followers. Drake said in the Instagram caption that the album will be titled “HONESTLY, NEVERMIND.”...

This article was originally published in March 2022.  The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry reported Tuesday that global recorded music revenues grew 18.5% in 2021, with much of the growth driven by paid subscription streaming. The report shows total revenues for 2021...

The bestselling products in the world stand at the crossroads of innovation meets the ability to formulate a product that has never been made before. For example, the Rubik’s Cube. This innovative toy made by Hungarian professor, sculptor and “serious puzzler” Ernő Rubik...

With drummer Matt Cameron out of the lineup with COVID-19, band Pearl Jam has been using various people to fill in behind the kit. On Friday, the band turned to an 18-year-old musician to help get through the set. What Happened: High school senior Kai Neukermans got the chance to fill in for...

Want to see Willie Nelson for $25? You can in Branson, Missouri this Saturday if you purchase a ticket during Live Nation’s Concert Week, May 4 to 10. What Happened: These seven days are when fans can access $25 tickets (including taxes and fees) for more than 3,700 shows from now through...

Saturday, April 23, is the annual Record Store Day when hard-core vinyl aficionados and music fans who just want something different to listen to will converge around the world on their local independent record stores to flip through albums or CDs, listen to music (many stores have...