MUSIC FEATURES
Interview: Tuned Global’s Con Raso Talks About Streaming Service Manipulation Detection
Tuned Global Managing Director and Co-Founder Con Raso reconnected with NxtNow Music for an in-depth interview to discuss one of the music industry’s most timely topics: Streaming Service Manipulation Detection (SMD).
Rylai Releases His New Single/Video “Issues”
In the “Issues” music video, he drifts through “some of the loneliest scenes in New York” like a ghost, trapped in his own mind and fully in the thralls of his torment. Wandering through the contrasting industrial and natural landscapes of the city that never sleeps…
Rising Pop/R&B Artist Aubryanna Unveils “Safe”
Brand new to NxtNow Music is Aubryanna, an independent Pop and R&B singer-songwriter who just dropped her new single entitled "Safe".
Watch “The Wheel”, the Latest Clip From Greg Hoy
The music video for “The Wheel”, recorded, edited, and directed by Hoy himself, continues the thread of astute societal observation, stealthily commenting on the current state of governance and culture in North America.
Captains Of Entropy Present the Visual for "Ball Under Couch”
It took over three months for video collage artist Laura Matikainen to build and arrange the "Ball Under Couch" scenes by hand, elevating this eight-minute auditory adventure, recorded in sessions for The Flea & The Worm, into a mind-blowing kaleidoscopic experience.
Ozzie D. Unveils Her New “Step Up” Lyric Video
The couples featured in the “Step Up” lyric video, created in collaboration with HIP Video Productions, are everyday people like Ozzie and her former partner—and that’s entirely by design. While she hopes viewers won’t see themselves in these lovers, she knows many will.
Nuke the Soup Drop Their Live Performance Clip for “I Ride Alone”
Backed by the swaying scenery of the idyllic Pearlstone Amphitheater on a pleasant October afternoon, the “I Ride Alone” live performance video is as soothing as it gets, inviting listeners to pull up a lawn chair of their own, enjoy the unseasonably warm sunshine…
Ron Brunk Shares “Mostly I Love Cats” and “Snaggly”
West Virginia based singer-songwriter Ron Brunk has unveiled the music videos for his latest songs, “Mostly I Love Cats” and “Snaggly”. Watch both visuals now!
Owning Your Identity: Why Taylor Swift’s AI Trademark Strategy Matters
In an era where artificial intelligence can replicate voices, likenesses and even personality traits at scale, traditional legal frameworks are being stretched beyond their original intent. Public figures are no longer just protecting songs, films or brand assets, they are racing to secure ownership…
Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Eminem: What Their Legal Battles Reveal About Music IP
In this article, globally recognised leading trademark lawyer Aparna Watal, Partner at Halfords IP, unpacks the key lessons from the IP (intellectual property) legal battles among iconic musicians, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Eminem.
Interview: LANDR’s Bruna Pontes
NxtNow Music connected with Bruna Pontes from LANDR for an in-depth Q&A to discuss how the creative platform has evolved way beyond its roots as an AI mastering tool. She shares her thoughts on the company’s vision, what ethical AI means at LANDR, and much more!
HAYLA Returns to North America for Her 'DARK' Tour This Fall
Grammy-nominated, gold-certified, songwriter and powerhouse vocalist HAYLA, one of electronic music’s most recognizable voices, is set to return to North America for the ‘The Dark Tour', kicking off in Chicago on August 6th.
Avex Music Group Announce Phase One $100 Million Global Publishing Acquisition Strategy
Avex Music Group (AMG) has announced a $100 million initial commitment to acquire premier music publishing catalogs, music publishing companies, and culturally significant copyrights over the next 12 months, representing phase one of the company’s global publishing catalog acquisition strategy.
Interview: Edgel Groves Jr, CEO of Viral Giveaways Platform PassPass
NxtNow Music connects with PassPass CEO Edgel Groves, Jr. in an exclusive interview, diving deep into the story behind the viral giveaway platform. Discover how PassPass was created, why PassPass for Artists is revolutionizing music discovery, and how artists are leveraging it to grow their fanbase faster than ever.
Watch “Great House” and “Animal”, the New Music Videos by Vanessa Carlton
Contemporary pop artist Vanessa Carlton has unveiled her new singles, “Great House” and “Animal”. Watch their accompanying music videos now!
Porter Block Present Their Visual for "Gift Or A Curse"
If the “Gift Or A Curse” music video seems eerily familiar, it might trigger memories of a certain soundstage performance that swept the nation in the summer of 1979. The Knack’s “My Sharona” music video helped cement the clean-cut, musicians-in-ties aesthetic that defined that era of music.
Jaysin Voxx Shares His Single/Video “Keep It Real”
Balancing between reality and fantasy, the "Keep It Real" visual invites viewers to question their perception, because not everything is as it seems inside this red and gold, chandelier-studded nightclub.
Nicko Rebel Drops His Infectious Visuals for “Orange Soda” and “Yummy”
Where the “Orange Soda” clip carries a hint of uncertainty, a looming feeling that things may not work out after all, the “Yummy” visual radiates pure confidence, skipping over the anxiety to celebrate a chemistry so strong it defies all logic.
Houston’s J.a.y. Young Reveals His “Love.hate." Clip
Directed by DJ Young Samm, the “Love.hate.” music video opens on two inseparable young boys shooting hoops at Milton Park, a snapshot of everyday life spent side by side, “chasing dreams” and embracing the invincibility of youth. As time passes, they inevitably grow and change...
Tuned Global Launches New AI Music Streaming Manipulation Solution
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.
