Tuned Global, the leading music cloud platform, is pleased to announce the introduction of a streaming Service Manipulation Detection (SMD) solution as a new, dedicated offering for rights holders and streaming service clients.

Splice is introducing a new suite of tools -- Variations, Craft, and Magic Fit -- that allow producers to transform and adapt sounds using AI. This ensures the original sample creators are compensated not only for downloads but also for AI-generated outputs derived from their work.

With over 20 million tracks uploaded, 1M monthly active users, generated over $15M in revenue with over $450,000 awarded to independent artists, UK based app Rap Fame has grown into a global hub for emerging talent.

NxtNow Music recently spoke with Con Raso, Managing Director of Tuned Global, about the company’s mission to move the wellness and fitness industry beyond automated soundscapes and how its cloud music platform is powering meaningful partnerships with forward-thinking brands like Lululemon and MediMusic.

Music discovery is increasingly moving beyond traditional platforms, with real-world experiences emerging as a new channel.PassPass, known for its viral scavenger hunts and giveaways, has launched PassPass for Artists, opening its platform to musicians and teams looking to reach fans beyond streaming platforms.

Created by the indie-only streaming platform Vocana in partnership with Sonicbids, the “Pay the Artists” live series guarantees artists a $200 minimum, offers fans subsidized tickets, and shines a spotlight on local indie venues.

This guide walks through the full process of posting music on Spotify, from preparing your track to getting it live on the platform using a distributor.

What started as instructors playing playlists from consumer apps has evolved into fully licensed, data-driven music ecosystems powering everything from connected fitness platforms to global sports brands. This article, featuring Tuned Global’s Con Raso, explores how music is becoming a strategic product layer inside fitness, sport and wellness experiences.

The Circuit Group, a powerhouse collective of world-class artist managers turning creative vision into global ventures for iconic artists, has announced the launch of Beat Switch Music Services.

Mogul, the unified royalty management platform, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by the Yamaha Innovations Fund and is using the moment to launch a new Catalog Valuation Center aimed at helping artists better understand what their music is actually worth.

Openstage’s Ticket Unlocks change that by putting genuine fans first and returning value to the artists, crew, and promoters who make live music possible. With Ticket Unlocks, artists run invite-only sales by giving each fan personalized access tied to their identity.

Most indie artists earn pennies from streaming and struggle to be discovered. Vocana’s new partnership with Symphonic aims to change that by prioritizing fairer payouts, human-led discovery, and direct artist-fan connection.

Nettwerk Music Group just announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to complete a management buyout from its existing investors, supported by Create Music Group.

Global music creation platform Splice and MIDiA Research, the global authority in music, creator economy and cross entertainment insights, have released their Sounds of 2026, the two companies’ annual report tracking the genres, sounds, and trends shaping the sound of music in real time.

Discover ChopCasa - the free in-browser sample chopper from NxtNow Music. Browse curated songs, chop any section in 10 seconds, and download clean WAV/MP3. No DAW or signup required.

The core issue Openstage is solving is that artists don't actually know who their fans are. Fan data is fragmented across 20+ platforms. Openstage unifies this data and puts artists back in the driver's seat.

FreshTunes, the freemium artist services platform, is taking music beyond traditional DSPs with a major expansion into platforms at the heart of today’s creator economy. Now, FreshTunes is announcing new integrations with a handful of platforms at the heart of creation and social.

Global streaming service Audiomack has just announced the upcoming launch of Audiomack Pro, a new premium program designed to help the more than one million artists on the platform find new fans and better understand their audiences.

Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent artists, labels and entrepreneurs, has announced a global distribution partnership with MiPROMO, one of Ghana’s longest-standing digital distribution and creative media platforms.

As of 2025, the landscape of DAWs has evolved with AI-assisted tools, enhanced sampling engines, and seamless integration for hardware like MIDI controllers. Between Ableton Live, FL Studio and Logic Pro, which DAW reigns supreme for music producers who use chopped samples in their beats?