SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, has announced that legendary hard rock band Metallica has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed acts in the organization’s 20-year history.

“Loveless Love,” the latest single from Action Forever, was written by the band’s frontman Sim from the POV of a man suffering from online sex addiction and parasocial relations. Listen to their new track now.

Splice, the platform that helps music creators bring their ideas to life, has just unveiled Aaroh, a new sample label representing the samples and sounds of South Asia. To celebrate the launch, Aaroh has released five distinct sample packs representing a sonic exploration of musical styles and instruments of one of the most creative regions in the world.

In today's digital age, it's more important than ever for emerging artists to have a strong online presence. With so many platforms and tools available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Check out our recommendations for emerging artists to promote their new music online.

Introducing the groundbreaking NxtNow Matchmaker, an AI-powered tool designed to empower artists and music producers with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in today's competitive music industry.

Singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen announces his new EP, ‘The Roads,’ out December 1st on Arista Records, and shares the final pre-release single, “Made Up My Mind”, feat. Lily Meola, and accompanying visual directed by David Od, our NN Music Video of the Week.

UK Garage inspired new track “Distractions” marks the fifth single from blooming North London artist Nicola Gaea. Her latest release has been designated our NN Song of the Week.

Pioneering B2B music services provider, Tuned Global, has announced recent additions to the company’s partnerships in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, including Jumamo, Sewasew, and Tieme Music.

Growing a fan base as an independent artist can be challenging, but it's definitely possible with the right strategies. Check out NxtNow’s most effective and recommended ways to reach new listeners, build a loyal following and make more money.

Leading AI-powered music platform Moises is announcing an exciting new partnership with HYPERREAL®. Together, these companies will usher in a new future of virtual entertainment, as Moises’s advanced voice models will be used to add realistic voices to HYPERREAL’s exceptional audio/visual content.

The votes are in: Aux was named the jury choice winner and RealCount was named the audience choice winner at the 2023 Swimming with Narwhals Startup Pitch Competition. The final competition took place on October 25, 2023, as part of the fifth annual Music Tectonics Conference in Santa Monica, CA.

The accompanying music video for Franny London’s ‘Funny Girl’, directed by LA-based filmmaker Tess Lafia, is a dynamic visualization of the song’s spirit, filmed in the LA family home where Franny London's musical journey began.

BandLab, the world’s largest social music creation platform, is pleased to announce an expansion of its existing partnership with FUGA to add worldwide digital music distribution to BandLab’s growing list of innovative music creation and promotion tools for music creators and artists.

Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Miranda Joan has just unveiled her new album entitled “Overstimulated”, produced by CARRTOONS.

Beatport.io, Beatport's next-gen digital marketplace, will launch their second collection in collaboration with lifestyle and inclusivity brand HE.SHE.THEY. The KINSHIP project is a celebration of diversity and 5 years of HE.SHE.THEY. with 3D artist Enes Güç…

Join Robert Abernathy and SMO for a grand old time in the music video for "Redneck Magic." The flick kicks off in a local country bar, where magician Abernathy saunters in for a drink from bartender SMO. Abernathy casts a spell on the scene…

The music video for "Get Dragged" offers an even more intimate and intimidating view of the horror of relational disharmony. Directed by frequent collaborator Cody Hoffman, the video features close-up shots of Gabriel's darkly decorated face…

Keep riding along to the redemptive energy of "J.A.I.M.E." with its official music video, directed by David Andro. Set in a humble warehouse, the video shows J.LONG doesn't need flashy surroundings to transmit the vibrations his Lord and Savior gifted to him.

Bay Area pop singer-songwriter Xavier Toscano believes that pop music is the essential soundtrack of our lives. Watch his music videos for “You Make Me Feel So Good”, “Keeps It Tight” and "Castles In The Sky”.

The video for "We Dug a Ditch & Laid Down" was directed by Tom Chacra, drummer of The Corrupted Hearts. A true talent and visionary, Chacra came to life on set as the director. The visual is scratchy and sepia-toned as if shot on film on an old video camera.