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.

Releasing new music today doesn’t require a massive label budget. With the right selection of high-efficiency tools, you can get your song from your DAW to Spotify and Apple Music for less than $100, while maintaining professional standards in sound and visuals. Here is the step-by-step blueprint for a high-impact, low-cost release.

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.

Soundlink, a music marketing startup that closes the gap between social media advertising and streaming results, has raised $2 million in a seed round led by Create Music Group.

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.

A number of NFL players and legends gathered in Hollywood and Santa Monica this week for a music industry career immersion experience designed to give athletes a behind-the-scenes look at how major record labels operate and to explore potential career opportunities beyond professional sports.

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.

Drawing from industry insights, including reports from Billboard and Universal Production Music, this guide highlights the top 10 trends that could define your sound this year. Whether you're a bedroom producer experimenting with free sample packs or an indie artist pitching to playlists, understanding these will give you an edge.

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.

After extensive research into the latest models, including hands-on testing and expert reviews, we've curated the top 5 headphones for music production this year. These picks prioritize neutral sound signatures to ensure your mixes translate well across speakers and systems.

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.