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Indie Gold: Independent Artists Claim Half of All Spotify Payouts in 2025
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Indie Gold: Independent Artists Claim Half of All Spotify Payouts in 2025
Spotify’s new 'Loud & Clear' report shows 13,800 independent artists generated over $100,000 last year without the help of a major record label.
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SXSW 2026: Spielberg, Fonda, and AI Take Over Austin’s New 'City as a Venue'
CULTURE
SXSW 2026: Spielberg, Fonda, and AI Take Over Austin’s New 'City as a Venue'
With the convention center under construction, the 40th anniversary festival goes decentralized with Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, and major tech showcases across downtown.
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50 Cent Blasts T.I. and Tiny in New "No One Told Us What We’re Here For" Track
MUSIC
50 Cent Blasts T.I. and Tiny in New "No One Told Us What We’re Here For" Track
The rapper’s latest single serves as the official theme for the upcoming Starz prequel Power: Origins while reigniting a high-profile feud with the Atlanta couple.
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Spotify Hits $11 Billion Payout: See How Many Artists Made Six Figures
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Spotify Hits $11 Billion Payout: See How Many Artists Made Six Figures
The streaming giant’s annual Loud & Clear report reveals record-breaking royalty payments and a massive win for independent musicians in 2025.
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Apple Music and TikTok Launch "Play Full Song" Feature for In-App Streaming
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Apple Music and TikTok Launch "Play Full Song" Feature for In-App Streaming
Apple Music subscribers can now listen to entire tracks discovered on TikTok without leaving the app, ensuring artists get paid for every stream.
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Country Queens Rule: Ella Langley and Megan Moroney Make Billboard History
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Country Queens Rule: Ella Langley and Megan Moroney Make Billboard History
Moroney’s 'Cloud 9' and Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' simultaneously top the album and singles charts for a first-ever female country milestone.
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Lenny Kravitz Classic "It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over" Surges on TikTok After Hulu Premiere
MUSIC
Lenny Kravitz Classic "It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over" Surges on TikTok After Hulu Premiere
The 1991 hit finds a new generation of fans as Hulu’s "American Story Love" sparks a 90s fashion movement inspired by JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
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Alex Warren’s 'Fever Dream' Soars to No. 1 on UK Trending Chart
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Alex Warren’s 'Fever Dream' Soars to No. 1 on UK Trending Chart
Following a standout performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the Best New Artist nominee is dominating the airwaves and eyeing the top of the Official Singles Chart.
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Olivia Rodrigo and Harry Styles Drop New Videos: One Heartfelt, One High-Octane
MUSIC
Olivia Rodrigo and Harry Styles Drop New Videos: One Heartfelt, One High-Octane
Rodrigo partners with War Child for a moving cover of 'The Book of Love' while Styles transforms into an action hero for his 'American Girls' cinematic premiere.
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"I Never Said She Was Boring": Jack White Sets Record Straight on Taylor Swift Comments
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"I Never Said She Was Boring": Jack White Sets Record Straight on Taylor Swift Comments
The White Stripes frontman slams "clickbait" interpretations of his Guardian interview, insisting his critique of autobiographical lyrics was a personal creative preference.
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TikTok or Bust? Why Artists Are Fighting the Pressure to Go Viral
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TikTok or Bust? Why Artists Are Fighting the Pressure to Go Viral
Major artists like Halsey and James Blake are sounding the alarm as TikTok and Instagram Reels transform music creation into a 24/7 content grind.
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SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
MUSIC
SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
In a new interview with i-D Magazine, the Grammy winner warns that AI-generated tracks are a "war" on creativity that harms emerging artists like Olivia Dean.
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Radiohead to ICE: "Go F**k Yourselves" Over Song Use
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Radiohead to ICE: "Go F**k Yourselves" Over Song Use
The iconic band demanded the removal of a promotional video featuring an unauthorized choral cover of their song 'Let Down,' joining other artists in condemning the Trump administration's use of
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Maddox Jolie Officially Drops 'Pitt' From Credits of New Film 'Couture'
FILM
Maddox Jolie Officially Drops 'Pitt' From Credits of New Film 'Couture'
The 24-year-old assistant director follows siblings Shiloh, Zahara, and Vivienne in publicly distancing himself from Brad Pitt as the actor expresses his disappointment.
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Alex Warren’s ‘Fever Dream’ Eyes #1 Debut After Viral Paris Hilton Music Video
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Alex Warren’s ‘Fever Dream’ Eyes #1 Debut After Viral Paris Hilton Music Video
The Atlantic Records artist dominated the Official Trending Chart after his TikTok campaign generated 100 million views leading up to the February 27 release.
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Streaming Bills on the Rise: Spotify, Paramount+, and Crunchyroll Hike Subscription Prices
BUSINESS
Streaming Bills on the Rise: Spotify, Paramount+, and Crunchyroll Hike Subscription Prices
Subscribers to top music and video streaming services will see higher monthly costs in early 2026 as Spotify, Paramount+, and Crunchyroll implement price adjustments.
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