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Why New Music Is Released On Fridays And How It Changed The Music Industry

At 12:01am every Friday, digital streaming platforms and download stores around the world update their catalogues with new releases. Albums, EPs and singles go live simultaneously across major markets, making Friday the most important release day in the modern music calendar. The system known as Global Release Day was introduced on 10 July 2015, when

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Ed Sheeran Named UK’s Most-Played Artist Again As He Beats Taylor Swift To No. 1

Ed Sheeran has been crowned the UK’s most-played artist of 2025, securing the top spot for the eighth time in 11 years according to new data released by PPL. The achievement places Sheeran ahead of Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa, who finished second and third respectively in PPL’s annual chart tracking music played across UK

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Music Superfans Are Younger, More Social And More Engaged, Says New Luminate Study

New research from Luminate suggests that age plays a major role in how music superfans engage with artists, communities and fan culture. The study, based on Luminate’s U.S. Music 360 data, explores how different generations behave as music fans, from attending concerts and buying merchandise to engaging in fan fiction, livestreams and online communities. According

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Driving UK Growth: The Role of Licensing Music in the Age of AI

BPI Says UK Music Industry Is On Verge Of AI Licensing Boom

The BPI says the UK is on the verge of a major AI music licensing boom, following the release of a new report exploring how copyright-protected music could fuel growth across both the creative and technology sectors. The report, titled Driving UK Growth: The Role of Licensing Music in the Age of AI, was commissioned

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Coldplay, Drake And Taylor Swift Lead America’s Stress Relief Playlists, New Study Finds

A new US study examining stress, music and listening habits has revealed just how deeply Americans rely on playlists, favourite artists and emotionally driven songs to cope with anxiety, burnout and daily mental fatigue. Research carried out by Tebra surveyed 1,000 adults across the United States while also analysing more than 155,000 Spotify playlist entries

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UK Music Industry Launches Campaign Urging Government To Ban Ticket Touting

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

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Spotify Launches ‘Verified By Spotify’ Badge To Tackle AI Music And Boost Artist Transparency

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

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Spotify Q1 2026 Earnings: 761 Million Users, €4.5B Revenue And New Discovery Tools

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

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Deezer Reports 44% Of New Music Uploads Are AI-Generated As Daily Tracks Hit 75,000

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

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TikTok Add To Music App Hits 6 Billion Saves As Sienna Spiro Leads Global Track Rankings

TikTok has confirmed that its “Add to Music App” feature has surpassed 6 billion track saves over the past 12 months, underlining the platform’s growing influence on streaming and chart performance. The figure covers the period from April 2025 to April 2026 and reflects how music discovery on TikTok is increasingly converting into measurable listening

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