MUSIC FEATURES
Beatport Connects With London-Based DJ/Writer Elijah for New DJ Series
Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers and their fans, has unveiled the next chapter of its You’re Already a DJ campaign.
oiid Integrates Music AI to Scale Its Superfan Apps
oiid, the interactive music app platform known for turning listening into a studio-like experience by letting anyone play with their favorite tracks, is now integrating Music AI’s industry-leading stem separation tech, making it easier than ever for artists to engage their superfans in new, creative ways.
SymphonyOS Upgrades AI Marketing Assistant + Announces New Partnership With Groover
SymphonyOS, the marketing tech platform for musicians, just unveiled a powerful new version of Maestro, its AI music marketing assistant—and announced a new partnership with global artist promo platform Groover to match.
FreshTunes Connects the World With Longstanding, Truly Free Artist Services
FreshTunes is built around accessibility and transparency. Artists from over 140 countries now use the platform to get their music on global streaming services, promote releases, and track performance, all without giving up ownership or paying recurring fees.
StrmMusic is the Record Label Alternative Artists are Choosing
StrmMusic is a music tech platform or “smart label” that provides royalty-based advances (no contracts, no rights lost), AI-powered career planning, and a proprietary “Career Navigator” that maps the artist journey in 10 clear stages.
Interview: Carlos Palop, Founder of UniteSync
NxtNow Music recently had the chance to connect with Carlos Palop, the founder of music rights administration platform UniteSync, for an in-depth interview.
UniteSync: How to Fix Artists Missing Out on Royalties
UniteSync is a platform built specifically to address missed royalties. It was created by Carlos Palop, a library scientist and electronic artist who saw the gaps firsthand while trying to get paid for his own work. He designed UniteSync to help artists, managers, and estates simplify registration and track down missing royalties.
Splice Announces its Acquisition of Spitfire Audio
Splice, the leading platform for music creation, has announced the acquisition of Spitfire Audio, the UK’s premier developer of high-end virtual instrument libraries.
BandLab Wins People’s Voice Webby Award for Technical Achievement
BandLab, the world’s leading social music creation platform, has been named a winner at the 29th Annual Webby Awards, receiving the People’s Voice Award for Technical Achievement under the Apps & Software category.
Kobalt Signs Bizzy Crook, the Writer Behind Leon Thomas’s “Mutt”
Kobalt, the largest independent music publisher in the world, has announced the signing of Bizzy Crook, the acclaimed songwriter who played a pivotal role in crafting Leon Thomas’ breakout hit “Mutt.”
Rise Partners With Symphonic to Fix Music Marketing
Does it feel like your marketing efforts to promote your music aren’t working? Well good news: Rise is partnering with Symphonic to fix that.
Amuse Announces Their Licensing Deal With The Walters
The Walters are one of many Amuse artists who get the best of both worlds: artistic independence with stalwart industry-savvy support. From digital music distribution and metadata optimization to smart funding and marketing, Amuse’s offerings allow the artist full ownership of their creative vision.
Audius Continues Ambitious Program to Reward Artists and Fans
Audius, the largest decentralized music community, discovery platform and marketplace for artists and their fans, is currently in its fourth week of an ambitious program to reward the artists and fans who have made the platform one of the most vibrant and exciting ways to experience music today.
Amuse Unveils Deal Tracker, for Greater Transparency in Artist Licensing and Funding Deals
Amuse, the global distribution and Artist Services platform, announces that they’re bringing even more transparency to their funding and licensing deals, by - in addition to their usual statements - introducing monthly, detailed financials and a Deal Tracker in their music distribution apps.
Enter Raw Cutz’s Rappers Delight Competition Now!
Raw Cutz’s Rappers Delight competition has huge potential as a gateway opportunity for upcoming rappers, with a pretty neat prize pool too. The AI beatmaker is also an innovative, fun and efficient tool to assist producers of any skill level. Submit now!
Virgin Music Group Nigeria Partners with rain.Labs in Ghana, Elevating African Artists
Virgin Music Group has announced a new partnership with RainLabs, a boutique distribution and integrated label services company founded in 2020, in Accra, Ghana. rain.Labs is dedicated to propelling African talent onto the global stage.
ReverbNation Launches Levels Empowering Artists With Resources and Financial Support
ReverbNation has just announced the launch of Levels, a new invite-only program designed to provide independent artists with career resources, financial backing, and personalized services to guide their creative journey.
Amuse Announces Release of Anti Social Camp, Vol. 2
Global music distribution company Amuse is excited to announce the release of “Anti Social Camp, Vol. 2” with their longtime partner and the largest songwriting camp in the world, Anti Social Camp. This release serves as the second official compilation album of music created back in June 2024’s camp.
Beatport Presents the Beatport Next Class of 2025
Beatport unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2025: Azzecca, DJ Fucci, Grace Dahl, IN2STELLAR, LUXE, Ma Sha, P-rallel, Sicaria, Slim Soledad, St. David, Tailor Jae, and Thakzin.
Connyct Launches on iOS: TikTok’s Replacement is Already Here
After months of building excitement under the radar, Connyct, the mobile short form video app designed to connect people through personalized communities, has launched into the college market exclusively on the iOS App Store.