Author : Digital and Radio Facts

Music critic Danton champions underrated artists in Western Massachusetts through his newsletter Freak Scene, spotlighting local talent in the Pioneer Valley's underground scene....

Spotify launches music videos for Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, featuring artists like Ariana Grande and BABYMONSTER to compete with YouTube....

Q3 report reveals significant growth in audio advertising revenue, marking the strongest performance since early 2022 post-COVID recovery....

Tuned Global extends its partnership with e& for three years to expand Twist Music streaming service across UAE and Saudi Arabia. The platform has 3M+...

1969 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as funk, soul, and early hip-hop gained mainstream recognition. Artists like James Brown, Sly and the...

Stingray launches five free music channels on Amazon Prime Video in the US, expanding access to curated music content across multiple streaming platforms....

Reservoir Media partners with producer Skatta Burrell and Abood Music to elevate Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists globally through catalog acquisitions and artist development....

Apollo 17's 1972 launch and iconic Blue Marble photo inspired cosmic themes in Black music, influencing artists like Stevie Wonder, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Sun Ra during...

KISS frontman Gene Simmons will testify before Senate on December 9 about the American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performers...

Mental health awareness grows in the music industry as artists like Chappell Roan and Ariana Grande prioritize well-being. UK therapist establishes Music Industry Therapist Collective....

High tax rates are threatening the sustainability of the British music industry, with members of Dire Straits and The Who voicing concerns about financial burdens...

Vinyl records are making a comeback as music lovers seek tangible ownership and authentic sound quality amid streaming's dominance. Despite representing only 8% of U.S....

Nashville's music scene is evolving beyond its country roots, embracing R&B, hip-hop, rock, and pop. The city now attracts diverse artists from Beyonc� to Jack...

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped introduces 'listening age' feature that reveals users' musical preferences age. Bad Bunny tops global streams with 19.8 billion....

Zach Bryan's new song "Bad News" sparks political debate, with critics calling lyrics anti-ICE. The controversy highlights country music's complex political evolution from progressive roots...

Major music industry leadership changes include Chris Granger's permanent CEO appointment at OVG and significant promotions across Warner Music, Atlantic Records, and iHeartMedia's Power 105.1....

AI-generated songs debut on Country Digital Song Sales chart, with Breaking Rust's 'Walk My Walk' reaching #1 after selling 3,000 copies, marking a shift in...

Dutch historian Ubbo Emmius's 16th-century work laid groundwork for understanding cultural exchanges that shaped Black music evolution. His historical narratives influenced later scholars documenting African...

Nicolas Cleynaerts' 1495 linguistic work laid groundwork for documenting Black musical traditions. His Renaissance scholarship influenced how blues, jazz, and hip-hop were preserved through written...