Rap Fame, the #1 hip hop creation and community platform, recently released Rap League, a gamified ecosystem that rewards independent hip hop artists for actively creating, collaborating with and supporting other artists.

Songstats is an artist data and analytics platform built by Oskar Eichler, one half of the techno duo DONT BLINK, who couldn't find a tool he actually wanted to use as a working artist, so he built one.

Multi-talented Malak Shalom aka Shavirus recently unveiled the standout track, “Belly Jelly”, and we’re stoked to be able to share this DOPE release with you right now!

NxtNow Music connected with Aparna Watal, Partner at Halfords IP and a leading trademarks expert across Australia and New Zealand, to explore the evolving landscape of brand protection in the music and entertainment industries.

Future Mondays has just unveiled "Faithlessly", the first of four releases as the follow-up to 2023's self-titled EP. The track was produced by Grammy nominee Tom Gardner at Rift Studios.

Shrouded in a soft halo of blues and greens, inspired by the lighting of Michael Jackson’s iconic “Rock With You” music video, Mýa lays down her boundaries, daring the object of her affection to keep his eyes on her, come and get her, and give in to her demands.

As Winton’s first official music video, the stripped-back concept is a reminder of just how artful an indie performance visual can be, drawing listeners inward through the passion of the moment, wading through a lifetime of memories and infinite possibilities.

Directed by Tsaga himself, the “Living A Moment” music video opens with a jarring glimpse into the future, where a graying Tsaga accidentally stumbles upon a lifetime of memories buried under a technological oasis.

Swapping the late-night breakfast chain for a livelier setting, the “Jukebox Brawl” music video invites viewers to relive the infamous Friday night at the beloved and iconic Rusty Nail in Nashville, where Easterly narrates a bubbling altercation…

Cowboy Mouth's official music video unfurls like a dazzling reel of these iconic femme fatales and their brooding counterparts, woven into a tapestry of iconic American imagery that captures the zeitgeist of a bygone era.

Bolstered by Divergent’s engrossing, R&B-inspired melody, the accompanying “I Really Want To Love You (So Bad)” lyric video subtly amplifies the indomitable pull of this bittersweet romance. Brought to life in collaboration with HIP Video Production…

NxtNow Music announces the launch of Levels, a free, interactive music career roadmap generator available now on the NxtNow Music Accelerator hub.

Streaming executives from SoundCloud, Audiomack, and Tuned Global say the future of music platforms lies in community, local scenes, and giving fans meaningful ways to participate, create, and shape what comes next.

Music Biz brings together audio industry leaders to discuss how broadcast radio survives each wave of technological change, and what comes next for connected cars, AI advertising, and participatory listening.

During a panel at the 2025 Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica, music and technology leaders at Tuned Global (Andrew Stess), Endel (Marina Guz) and Bluesound Professional (Graeme Harrison) discuss the intersection of art, tech, wellness and music.

Tollan Kim’s new single, "Garden Aesthetic," perfectly defines this new chapter. With its relaxing beats and captivating melodies, it stands out from traditional lo-fi, cementing his reputation as the "King of Lo-fi" — or as some prefer, the pioneer of his own genre: Aesthetic Music.

NxtNow Music connected with Rap Fame, one of the most powerful platforms empowering independent artists to create, compete, and connect directly from their phones, for an exclusive interview to discuss the platform’s origins, success stories and what’s next to come.

Check out the dope new track entitled "Another Dollar" from Toronto by way of Waterloo based rap artist Scottychams right now!

Singer-songwriter and producer CASANDRA has unveiled her new 6-track EP, ISLA TRANQUILITA. Translating to “little island of peace,” the project is a deeply personal tribute to her late great aunt Teresa, a Cuban émigré who was a central source of comfort throughout her childhood in Miami.

Engaging with music throughout your life, regardless of your age or lifestage can completely shape how you think, feel and interact in the world, from infancy to adulthood. Check out some interesting and important information on the transformative power of music and how it has shaped human development.