Photo Credit: Weverse Hybe’s social platform Weverse saw a 19% increase in users in 2024, thanks to superstars like Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Megan Thee Stallion. Hybe’s social platform for superfans, Weverse, has already […]
YouTube Premium has added a slew of new experimental features, including an option to skip to the best part of a video on web. Plus, there’s a bit of a discount in price – but […]
Photo Credit: AppMagic In the days leading up to the US TikTok ban, Americans have flooded Rednote, a similarly Chinese-owned app, with over a million downloads. Chinese social media app Rednote, a platform similar to […]
As Filipino music gains traction and evolves, artists aren’t just keeping up — they’re pushing boundaries and leading the charge. From bold anthems to soulful tearjerkers, Filipino artists of all genres are shaping the future […]
TIKTOK is poised to shut down its app for 170million US users on Sunday, according to reports, after a long battle with lawmakers. And the news has American users flocking to rival apps. 6 Chinese-owned […]
It’s estimated that Americans purchase 50 billion plastic water bottles per day, averaging 13 bottles a month for every person in the U.S. This isn’t too surprising considering that nearly 20 percent of Americans only […]
Neil Young has unearthed a rare gem from his Analog Original Series (AOS), the first-time release of what he and his team consider one of the artist’s “great ‘lost’ albums,” Oceanside Countryside, slated for release […]
When Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was released 30 years ago on Oct. 29, 1994, it began her ascent to the Queen of Christmas throne. Three decades later, the 55-year-old pop […]
We are sad to announce that we’ve closed down our member-supported subscription service and are pausing new content at XLR8R. The financial support we receive from this service falls short of covering the expense of […]
If you’re an avid TikTok user, you’ve probably heard about the purple ticket. But what is it exactly, and how do you get it? The purple ticket is TikTok’s latest referral program, allowing users to […]
Photo Credit: Boomplay Sony Music, AWAL, and The Orchard have pulled their catalogs from African-focused music streaming provider (DSP) Boomplay. Boomplay has quickly become one of the most popular music streaming platforms in Nigeria, with […]
By now, you’ve probably heard of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and commonly known as “forever chemicals.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are thousands of different PFAS, and they’re […]
The love story of musicians Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger and Mike Einziger was fortified in a lab. After meeting through a mutual colleague in 2010, the Santa Monica-based couple’s courtship began the following year, as they […]
iStockphoto A new app called Death Clock uses artificial intelligence (AI) and longevity studies to predict the exact date and time of your death and what is most likely to kill you. On the plus […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify’s playlists and podcast pages are being abused by spammers to link to pirate websites offering games, ebooks, and other downloads. Here’s a closer look at this growing exploitation. Spotify’s webpage at […]
Photo Credit: AllTrack Music Rights Performing rights organization AllTrack launches a mechanical rights division, a first for a US-based PRO. AllTrack, a digital-era performing rights organization (PRO) built to serve the independent music sector, has […]
After spending the last several months playing surprise last-minute club shows, Jack White has announced a proper tour with plenty of advanced notice. In support of his latest album, No Name, the Nashville rocker will […]
Photo Credit: Lee Campbell After a court victory against an internet provider, record labels want more, demanding the ISP should pay per song and not per album. Universal, Warner, and Sony secured another win against […]
Katseye, the international girl group formed jointly by Geffen and Hybe. Photo Credit: TV Ten Are K-pop fans getting tired of K-pop music? Hybe has revealed rocky Q3 2024 financials, including a nearly 19% YoY […]
The music market has undergone a real transformation in recent years. Faster, stronger, louder – this is how we could summarize the shift. The distribution channels, in particular, have evolved. Today, the market dances to […]