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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Durand Bernarr stole hearts at the Grammys. Now, he wants to make sure you can't look away

Durand Bernarr's Grammy win ignited his career, leading to a new album 'Bernarr.' featuring collaborations with notable artists.
#music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

17 New Songs Out Today

Afghan Whigs, MUNA, Nation of Language, and Fire-Toolz have released new music and videos, showcasing diverse themes and styles.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects playlist showcases favorite new music from staff, featuring various artists and tracks each week.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

17 New Songs Out Today

Afghan Whigs, MUNA, Nation of Language, and Fire-Toolz have released new music and videos, showcasing diverse themes and styles.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects playlist showcases favorite new music from staff, featuring various artists and tracks each week.
#social-media
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
13 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
13 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Chicago
fromConsequence
12 hours ago

Chris Brown and Usher Announce 2026 Stadium Tour: How to Get Tickets

Chris Brown and Usher will co-headline 'The Raymond & Brown Tour' across North America in 2026, featuring 33 dates from June to December.
#coachella
Silicon Valley food
fromInc
1 day ago

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.
Marketing
fromThe Mirror US
2 days ago

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The architects of Coachella: How five artists reshaped 25 years of the festival

Coachella integrates a significant art component alongside music, showcasing innovative works from selected artists in a unique festival environment.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.
Music production
fromVulture
2 days ago

Everything that Happened During Bieberchella 2026

Justin Bieber's headlining performance at Coachella marked a significant comeback, generating immense excitement and selling out his merchandise quickly.
Silicon Valley food
fromInc
1 day ago

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.
Marketing
fromThe Mirror US
2 days ago

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The architects of Coachella: How five artists reshaped 25 years of the festival

Coachella integrates a significant art component alongside music, showcasing innovative works from selected artists in a unique festival environment.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.
Music production
fromVulture
2 days ago

Everything that Happened During Bieberchella 2026

Justin Bieber's headlining performance at Coachella marked a significant comeback, generating immense excitement and selling out his merchandise quickly.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Zara Larsson Gets Her Flowers

Zara Larsson could be called a veteran pop star... because there's an undertow of struggle to her glittering party-girl persona. The teen-age version of her... remains lodged in my memory—a closeted power vocalist dulling her instrument to fit catchy and anodyne tracks.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Before Apple Music, There Was MapleMusic-Canada's Forgotten Pioneer | The Walrus

Technology has reshaped music distribution, with significant contributions from companies like Apple, YouTube, and various global streaming services.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 days ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
#spotify
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
1 hour ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
#rock--roll-hall-of-fame
Music
fromConsequence
7 hours ago

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's fan vote has minimal impact on the final induction decisions.
Music
fromConsequence
7 hours ago

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's fan vote has minimal impact on the final induction decisions.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
London music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

sombr Announces 2026 Arena Tour with Stacked Group of Opening Acts

sombr's 'You Are the Reason Tour' will feature 37 dates across North America from July to November 2026.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Coachella 2026: Karol G's historic headlining set was lusty, powerful and overdue

Karol G became the first Latina to headline Coachella, expressing pride and frustration over the delay in representation for Latino artists.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube aims to "protect that collective vibe" during high engagement moments by holding back ads, allowing creators to maintain momentum without interruptions.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among 2026 inductees

Phil Collins, already a Hall of Fame member with Genesis, is recognized for hits like In the Air Tonight and One More Night, earning eight Grammys, including album of the year in 1985 for No Jacket Required.
Music
#new-music
Music production
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 20th - March 27th

New music releases this week include tracks from Accessory, Cheekface, and Eli, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd

New music highlights include tracks from BbyMutha, Deb Never, and Disclosure, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

Oklou performed her first full set at Coachella 2026, featuring collaborations with Underscores and Casey MQ.
#justin-bieber
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber Sang Along to Old Videos of Himself on His MacBook

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance featured old music in karaoke form, with a stripped-down production and mixed audience engagement.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Justin Bieber (and his laptop) headline Coachella Night 2

Justin Bieber performed at Coachella, showcasing his new music and old hits while engaging with the audience through YouTube Premium.
Music production
fromMashable
1 day ago

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.
Music production
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber Sang Along to Old Videos of Himself on His MacBook

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance featured old music in karaoke form, with a stripped-down production and mixed audience engagement.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Justin Bieber (and his laptop) headline Coachella Night 2

Justin Bieber performed at Coachella, showcasing his new music and old hits while engaging with the audience through YouTube Premium.
Music production
fromMashable
1 day ago

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.
Music production
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

The Strokes Fulfill "Lifelong Dream of Opening for Justin Bieber" During Coachella Return

The Strokes performed a 15-song set at Coachella, featuring early hits and new tracks, while addressing social issues during their performance.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Chris Brown and Usher are going on tour together: 'It's time'

The promotional video depicts Usher and Chris Brown speeding through a city on motorcycles, chased by fans, before arriving at a stadium to greet a packed crowd.
London music
Podcast
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Spotify launches new playlist technology for smarter podcast streaming

Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, creating personalized playlists based on user history and real-time signals.
Music production
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

K-pop pioneer BigBang lives up to the hype at Coachella

BigBang's Coachella performance marked their return after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring influence in K-pop and the music industry.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

The world's largest Record Store Day celebration is coming to Rock Center

A massive music takeover at Rockefeller Center on April 18 will feature live performances, exclusive vinyl drops, and attract tens of thousands of fans.
Music
fromVulture
2 days ago

Geese Also Did Justin Bieber's Hits at Coachella

Geese covered Justin Bieber's 'Baby' at Coachella 2026, highlighting a trend of covers during the festival.
Music production
from48 hills
2 days ago

Record Store Day 2026 brings a '1983' treat - 48 hills

Flying Lotus's debut album '1983' redefined electronic music with its unique blend of genres and innovative production techniques.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Nine Inch Noize made their official debut at Coachella, covered Soft Cell (video, setlist)

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella with a 45-minute set featuring 11 songs, including new remixes and a Soft Cell cover.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A house of cards': how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West?

Wireless Festival canceled Ye's headlining performance due to backlash over his antisemitic remarks and loss of major sponsors.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
Music
fromVulture
4 days ago

What's Olivia Rodrigo-ing On?

Olivia Rodrigo's third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' showcases a strong departure from her previous works.
fromVulture
6 days ago

Maybe Ariana Grande Isn't Done With Pop Music Just Yet

Grande appears to be teasing a new album ahead of her Eternal Sunshine tour this summer. Recent posts show her in the studio, suggesting new music is on the way.
Music
Music production
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Best Songs Of Q1 2026 | Defector

Music in early 2026 reflects anxiety and a desire for liberation, showcasing a mix of deep personal themes and lighthearted fun.
Music production
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Ye Comeback? Already?

Cancel culture blurs the line between serious and trivial offenses, making redemption difficult and often leading to irreversible consequences for those labeled as canceled.
#music-releases
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

The 64 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2026

Spring 2026 music releases include new albums from American Football, WU LYF, Lykke Li, and more, promising a diverse range of sounds.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 7th - March 13th

A weekly column highlights the best new music releases, featuring tracks from CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Miss Grit, Drug Church, and other artists across various genres.
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

DJ Khaled, Future, and Lil Baby Reunite for New "One of Them" Video

The Kid Art-directed video chronicles an action-packed night of hand-to-hand combat, crashing through ceilings, and time-honored Khaled-isms including: 'We the best.'
Music production
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

iHeartMedia / Tik Tok alliance sought to reinvent album releases

The initiative aspires to create 'a new blueprint for artist launches moving forward.' This partnership integrates fan interaction, live broadcast distribution, and platform-native amplification.
Music production
Music production
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The BTS Comeback Album Is Already Breaking Streaming Records

BTS's album 'Arirang' breaks streaming records, debuting with 110 million streams in one day and dominating Global Spotify charts.
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The 5 Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

U2 releases surprise EP 'Days of Ash' addressing global tragedies with urgency and optimism after nearly a decade without new material.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th - February 27th

A weekly column highlights the best new music tracks, featuring artists like Domani, Freddie Gibbs, and Glixen with their latest releases.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

5 Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)

The only song here that really matters. Written just hours after the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and released a few days later, Springsteen names names (looking at you, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem) and speaks bold, specific truth. With a title that recalls his own impactful Streets of Philadelphia, a melody reminiscent of Bob Dylan, and an urgency not felt since Neil Young's Ohio, it may not be groundbreaking musically, but Streets of Minneapolis is exactly what we need right now.
Music
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 14th - February 20th

New tracks showcase emotionally charged, genre-spanning songs from garage-punk and cathartic solo rock to collaborative hip-hop by artists including Alemeda and Baby Keem.
Music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How the Grammys are adapting in a world of AI music, 'KPop Demon Hunters,' and a changing music marketplace

Grammy nominees reflect voting members' preferences, aiming to mirror marketplace trends amid a shifting music industry shaped by Latin artists, rock resurgences, and AI.
Music
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 2026 Grammys Gave Purpose to a Weird Year In Music

Bad Bunny provided the 58th Grammys' most significant moment by winning Album of the Year with the first Spanish-language album and delivering a pointed political message.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Albums Drop and Movies Launch

Ephemeral contemporary music consumption makes it far harder for albums to become cultural events, altering promotion strategies and reducing once-common album-release spectacles.
fromRAIN News
3 months ago

Billboard/Duetti index seeks to establish the value of music

The new index will be released semi-annually, and will be derived from polling of nearly 60 independent artists, managers, and music lawyers. "The Index's goal is to increase transparency in a historically opaque market and share insights and perspectives, which we hope will empower music creators to make the best financial and catalog management decisions for themselves," Duetti CEO Lior Tibon says.
Music
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week January 17th - January 23rd

New singles span intimate alt-pop, nostalgic synth-pop, and scuzzy indie rock from artists such as Arima Ederra and Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
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