Music Industry

Leading UK artists and music industry organisations have launched a new campaign urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to honour Labour’s pledge to crack down on ticket touting and introduce stronger protections for fans. The campaign, led by FanFair Alliance, is calling on the government to formally introduce legislation in the upcoming King’s Speech that would

Spotify has introduced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge for artist profiles, aimed at helping listeners identify authentic creators and combat the rise of AI-generated music and impersonation. The feature, announced as part of a wider push for transparency on the platform, will begin rolling out in the coming weeks. It adds a visible trust

Spotify has reported its first quarter 2026 earnings, confirming continued user growth, rising revenue, and new product features aimed at deepening engagement across music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The company announced it reached 761 million monthly active users (MAUs) in Q1 2026, alongside €4.5 billion in revenue and €715 million in operating income. The results reflect

Deezer says AI-generated music now accounts for 44% of all new uploads to its platform, with nearly 75,000 fully AI tracks being added every day. The figures, released by the streaming service, cover early 2026 activity and highlight the rapid acceleration of AI-created content across the music industry. AI-generated music now a major share of