The upcoming year will see Birmingham host a major conference focused on after-dark commerce and culture, after The Nighttime Industries Association (NITA) announced it as the location for its Nighttime Economy Summit. Scheduled for early February at Hockley Social Club, this two-day event will explore numerous aspects of nighttime
Spotify is launching an offline playlist option for its Premium users. Premium subscribers to the music streaming giant will soon have access to a new capability designed for connectivity-free listening. This innovative function automatically generates a personalised collection of audio content that can be enjoyed without an internet connection –
Since Saturday, access to numerous music videos on YouTube from renowned artists like Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been restricted for viewers in the United States. As reported by TechCrunch, attempting to play certain tracks results in a message stating that the content is unavailable due
It’s no secret that the development of AI is causing a significant shift in the music industry. This week saw the launch of Hook, a new AI-powered remixing app for iOS. Developed by CEO Gaurav Sharma and his team, Hook aims to revolutionise how fans interact with music, transforming
In a year that’s seen her dominate charts, pack arenas, and expand her artistic horizons, Charli XCX is proving to be an unstoppable force in the entertainment industry. The British pop sensation is riding high on the success of her sixth studio album, brat, while simultaneously venturing into film and
In recent weeks, a series of troubling incidents at nightclubs and music venues across Europe has raised serious questions about the safety of rave spaces, and whether enough is being done to uphold the values of club culture. On September 7th, Berlin’s renowned Sisyphos Club became the scene of
In a surprising turn of events (or the opposite, depending on your outlook), the global music industry has seen a dramatic decline in investment this year. According to recent data from Digital Music News (DMN), funding for the first eight months of 2024 has plummeted by a staggering 74%
Spotify’s ‘Discovery Mode’ lets artists pick songs for targeted promotion, but participation means accepting lower royalties. While this obviously risks reducing earnings for struggling artists and undermines the value of music, Spotify has been defending Discovery Mode, citing its ability to facilitate audience expansion for artists. Since the initial
A quarter of the artists slated to perform at the annual Brighton event have since announced their decision to step back from the festival by the date it was supposed to commence (15 May 2024). This action follows the circulation of a petition in April urging The Great Escape to
Sheffield-based record label and shop Black Beacon Sound has welcomed six independent musicians and producers affiliated with its past catalogue of releases, live events, radio, and local networks, celebrating cutting edge music and independent culture, in order to raise awareness of and funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The
