Radio Facts

UK music market achieves 11th consecutive year of growth with 4.9% increase, reaching record 210.3 billion streams. Despite continued expansion, streaming growth slows to 5.5%

The Weeknd makes history as the first artist to achieve 30 songs with over a billion streams each on Spotify. This milestone includes hits like

Music industry expert Jacob Varghese predicts AI will transform revenue and attribution by 2026, with 40,000 AI tracks flooding streaming daily by 2025.

Nashville's music scene experienced major transformations in 2025 with label rebranding, executive changes, and chart-breaking achievements from artists like Morgan Wallen and Shaboozey.

Zeno Media adopts HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology to enhance audio streaming capabilities while maintaining existing ICY protocols for broadcasters.

2025 saw the passing of music legends including Marianne Faithfull, Roberta Flack, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne, and D'Angelo. These influential artists left lasting

Crave's hit series Heated Rivalry has dramatically boosted Spotify streams for Canadian artists, particularly Quebec musicians. The hockey-themed romance show's global popularity has significantly increased

Emerging artists in 2025 face financial struggles while challenging industry nostalgia through independent releases and social media platforms. New movements like hyperpop are reshaping music

Nashville's country music scene has dramatically shifted toward MAGA rhetoric, with artists like Chris Janson and Jason Aldean openly embracing conservative values.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve features Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, Diana Ross, and Chance the Rapper. Stranger Things series finale drops on Netflix New

UK music sales reached 210.3 million albums in 2025, up 4.9% from the previous year. Vinyl drove growth with 13.3% increase, led by Taylor Swift's

Norwegian guitarist K�re Thomsen emerged in 1959 during a pivotal era when Black jazz and blues artists like Miles Davis and B.B. King were gaining

Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Costa's birth in 1958 coincided with pivotal Black music evolution. Chuck Berry and Little Richard broke barriers as jazz, blues, and rock

NAMB celebrates 40 years supporting media brokers with 43 brokers across 30 firms facilitating $221 million in broadcast deals last year.

Nashville's music scene saw major transformations in 2025 with UMG rebranding as MCA, Warner Music changes, and Morgan Wallen's new album announcement.

Justin Bieber calls for music industry reform, advocating for safer and more supportive environments for artists after reflecting on his struggles with fame.