With dozens of options for music distribution services, how do you decide? This ranking focuses on your needs: affordability for bootstrapped artists, transparent royalties, broad platform coverage, user-friendly features like analytics and royalty splits, and reliable support.

Beatport is proud to announce a new partnership with Youth Music, building on the success of Beatport's Diversity + Parity Fund and Youth Music's ‘Rescue the Roots’ campaign. Together, the two organisations are collaborating to support grassroots electronic music projects across the United Kingdom (UK).

Talented singer-songwriter Eylsia Nicolas returns to NxtNow Music with her latest single entitled “Glitter and Glam”. Listen to the track now!

DistroKid, the world’s largest distributor of music, has announced the launch of Direct — a new direct-to-fan platform that expands the company’s offerings beyond audio and video distribution.

This update equips select music curators around the world, known as Tastemakers, with professional-grade analytics to track and optimize their playlist performance, reinforcing Audiomack’s commitment to highlighting new and emerging acts, no matter where they are.

Greater Philly based Ophelia Moon has just revealed their new single, "Avatar: Encryption Code", a cautionary song regarding the danger of artificial intelligence.

Toronto dream-pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) unveils his most expansive work yet with Deluxe Nightmare, a surreal and euphoric six-track EP that captures the tension between chaos and clarity.

Eylsia Nicolas is a talented American singer-songwriter of Irish and Filipino heritage whose new song, “Wake Up in the Morning”, carries deep personal meaning. Listen to the track now!

We are excited to share Tracygirl’s infectious new track “LA State of Mind” with you right now. Check it out and listen to more of his music on Spotify.

This NxtNow Music guide will walk you through some of the best Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for emerging producers and help you figure out which one fits your workflow, budget and creative goals.

With lurisEkero’s brand new release, “Come To Me, I’m a Man”, the beat is steady and pulsing, with layered production that creates a dreamlike atmosphere. Vocals are soft but commanding, gliding through the music like a second instrument.

Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 2 – available exclusively on vinyl, features a curated selection of Interscope catalog songs that capture the spirit, pride, and energy of HBCU culture.

“Miss You Like Crazy” marks Spleen United’s first release since last year’s trippy yet calm and warm album, ’The Blur of Zebras’. With this new single, the band leans into a more radical, dance- and rave-inspired sound.

Talented singer-songwriter Eylsia Nicolas is back with her brand new single “You’re My Baby Now 2”, and we’re stoked to share it with you now!

In this comprehensive guide, NxtNow Music will explore proven strategies tailored for emerging artists aiming to thrive in 2026. From personal branding and content distribution to marketing tactics and monetization, these tips are drawn from current trends like the rise of short-form content, AI integration, and blockchain for ownership.

Splice, the platform that powers music creation for millions of producers worldwide, has announced the release of the John Legend: Ordinary People Piano, bringing the piano sound at the heart of Legend’s celebrated ballad “Ordinary People” to Splice INSTRUMENT.

If you're the sort of person who loves music but your friends don’t, it can make you feel a little lonely. You know what you like, but they don’t seem to be coming along with you for the ride. So, what should you do in this situation? How can you get them into it? Here’s some ideas you could try!

Noah Zayden returns to NxtNow Music with his new track “No Sale La Luna”, which follows the last song we featured, entitled “Fuego”.

With digital tools for production, distribution, promotion, and fan engagement, indie artists can build sustainable careers from their home studios. This guide curates the best free and affordable resources to help you produce high-quality tracks, get your music heard, and monetize your passion.

Talented artist Michael Defo has just dropped his brand new single entitled “I Scream Inside”, and we’re excited to share it with you right now!