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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Survivor' and Felca on Roda Viva: what to watch on TV and streaming this Monday

The article discusses new television and streaming content available on Monday, highlighting 'The Survivor,' a film based on a Stephen King story, and features an interview with influencer Felca.

Mar 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Streaming Music with a Booklet. Michal Prokop Sings on a New Type of Music Carrier from Ostrava

A new streaming music format featuring a booklet has been developed in Ostrava, with contributions from renowned artists like Michal Prokop.

Mar 22 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Artists, Labels, Streamers: Is a Fair Music Industry Still Possible?

The article discusses the challenges facing the music industry, focusing on a press conference led by Germany's Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, addressing issues related to music streaming.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI

A North Carolina man has admitted to defrauding music streaming services by using AI-generated songs and bots to artificially inflate listen counts and royal revenues.

Mar 21 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

He created music with AI, used bots, and scammed Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon for 8 million dollars

A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, pled guilty to a massive digital fraud scheme involving AI-generated music and bots that generated millions in royalties from major streaming platforms.

Mar 21 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Filipe Ret revisits the rap from the 1990s funk dances and hits 10 billion streams

Filipe Ret's upcoming EP "Rap Relíquia" pays homage to the 1990s funk dance rap while achieving significant streaming milestones.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sub-Saharan Africa’s recorded music revenues hit $120m

Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue reached $120 million in 2025, reflecting a growth trend driven by the rise of paid streaming services and the global influence of African artists.

Mar 21 • 00:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BTS Show and 'Song Sung Blue': What to Watch on TV and Streaming This Saturday

This Saturday, the BTS returns to perform live after a hiatus for military service, celebrating their new album alongside a feature on various streaming and TV options.

Mar 20 • 20:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

BTS returns to the stage: how and where to watch their comeback live from Argentina

BTS announces their return to live performances with a global streaming event for their new album, promising fans an emotional reconnection after their hiatus.

Mar 20 • 16:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

BTS Takes Down Spotify: There Are Playback Issues with Arirang, Their New Album

BTS's new album 'Arirang' broke streaming records on Spotify but was plagued by playback issues shortly after its release.

Mar 20 • 04:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian phonographic market grows 14.1% in 2025 amidst the fight against abuses, fraud, and AI manipulations

The Brazilian phonographic market is projected to grow by 14.1% in 2025, with streaming accounting for 87% of revenue amid challenges like fraud and AI manipulations.

Mar 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Five keys of "Animal Love", the new production by Sebastián Ortega premiering this Friday on streaming

The Argentine drama series "Animal Love" explores themes of romance, mental health, and emotional conflicts through the story of a rising trap artist and a young man recovering from mental health issues.

Mar 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil Becomes the Eighth Largest Music Market Amid Latin Expansion

Brazil has emerged as the eighth largest music market globally, driven by the growth of paid streaming and new technological models.

Mar 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Icelandic Music Awards – Live Streaming

The article discusses the live streaming of the Icelandic Music Awards.

Mar 18 • 19:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Devastating' Amy Winehouse documentary streaming now as ex husband speaks out

A new documentary about Amy Winehouse is now streaming, featuring insights from her ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, regarding their complex relationship.

Mar 18 • 18:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"Just Bathe in the Sauna" Most Played in 2025 – Here Are Last Year's Top Lists

The song "Bara bada bastu" was the most played track in Sweden in 2025, according to industry statistics from IFPI.

Mar 18 • 11:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian most listened songs chart features the rapper ansis returning

The Latvian music charts have seen the return of rapper ansis alongside other popular songs, reflecting the week's musical favorites on both radio and streaming platforms.

Mar 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sought-After Catalogs: 80 Music Rights Deals - Per Month

Music rights deals have surged, with investment firms and music companies spending millions on catalog rights, including significant sums for top artists and emerging smaller talents.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Are you paying for Spotify? With these tips, you will get the full value for your money

This article provides nine useful tips for maximizing your Spotify experience, including ways to improve audio quality and customize your listening experience.

Mar 15 • 05:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vive Latino 2026 LIVE: Schedules and where to watch the festival streaming

The Vive Latino 2026 festival in Mexico City will be streamed live for fans unable to attend, featuring a schedule of performances by renowned and contemporary Latin music artists.

Mar 14 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The future of radio: Spotify bites, but it won't kill radio anytime soon

The article discusses the ongoing relevance of radio in the age of digital streaming platforms like Spotify, exploring concerns over piracy and music playtime.

Mar 14 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lollapalooza Argentina 2026 live streaming: where and at what time to watch

Lollapalooza Argentina 2026 will take place on March 13-15 in San Isidro, and audiences can watch the performances live via streaming.

Mar 12 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spotify paid R$ 57 billion to music in 2025 and increased income for independent artists

Spotify reported paying over R$ 57 billion to the music industry in 2025, significantly benefiting independent artists.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lollapalooza Argentina 2026: how to watch the shows live via streaming

Lollapalooza Argentina 2026 will take place from March 13 to 15, and fans will have the opportunity to stream the live performances online.

Mar 10 • 18:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia's music top maintains leadership positions by long-term favorites

Latvia’s music charts show enduring popularity for local artists and international hits across radio stations and streaming platforms.

Mar 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Company offers website to compose music with the help of AI for distribution on streaming services

MuvFlow, launched by Hurst Capital, allows amateur and professional composers to create music using artificial intelligence, raising concerns about copyright issues.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Who will win Melodifestivalen – according to betting sites

The article discusses the leading contenders for Sweden's Melodifestivalen based on betting odds and Spotify streaming data.

Mar 6 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Listening parties' make album launches exclusive experiences

Harry Styles mobilized fans in 11 cities for exclusive listening parties prior to his new single's streaming release.

Mar 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Music Chart Sees Particularly Good Performance from Two Songs

The latest Latvian music chart highlights strong performances by two local songs alongside popular international hits.

Mar 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When is Harry Styles One Night in Manchester streaming on Netflix?

Harry Styles' concert in Manchester will be available for streaming on Netflix this weekend, shortly after his live performance.

Mar 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After decades of streaming and digital, music fans returning to some old-school ways

Music fans, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly turning back to old-fashioned physical media and devices as they grow weary of digital streaming services.

Mar 1 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Might Not Even Give You Flowers': how DJ Japa NK, Mc Meno K, and DJ Davi DogDog made the most played summer hit in Brazil

The song 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores' emerged as Brazil's top summer hit, dominating streaming charts since November 2025 due to its catchy blend of arrocha-funk and party vibes.

Mar 1 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After an unfavorable court ruling – a new step by the 'Šeškės'

The musical group 'Šeškės' is appealing a court decision that dismissed their claim for damages for alleged lost income from streaming their works on Spotify.

Feb 28 • 11:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hit Songs Have 'Short Intros, Chorus Upfront': Analysis by University Student

A university student has analyzed the trend of hit songs becoming shorter and featuring choruses occurring earlier, attributing this change to the rise of music streaming services.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Not only low ratings. Pop also "sells" less

The article discusses a decline in music streaming and radio plays during the Sanremo Festival, highlighting stark comparisons with prior year's performance.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Streaming flop at Sanremo, no song above one million listens. The times of 'Brividi' are far away

The Sanremo Festival experienced a significant decline in streaming numbers with no songs surpassing one million listens on Spotify, marking a stark contrast to previous years.

Feb 27 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It’s good music, not a guilty pleasure’: how Bruno Mars embraced cheese to become pop’s most popular star

Bruno Mars has become the most-streamed musician globally, celebrated for his catchy music and record-breaking hits, including his latest single, 'I Just Might.'

Feb 27 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Pop: Soft Porns with Instagram Lighting

The article reflects on Bruno Mars' return to solo music with a new album featuring only nine songs, contrasting it with the trend of releasing larger quantities of music in the streaming era.

Feb 27 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What to do in Buenos Aires this weekend, 55 plans to enjoy from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1, including concerts, theater, cinema, streaming, exhibitions, and free events

This weekend offers a variety of concerts, theater, cinema, streaming, and exhibitions in Buenos Aires, featuring local artists across different musical genres.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Balance of the German Music Market: The CD Can Hold Its Ground - For Now

In 2025, the CD still remained the second-largest revenue source in the German music market, despite a significant decline in market share.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Olivia Rodrigo tops Spotify's list of biggest pop songs of the streaming era

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' leads Spotify's list of the top pop songs from the streaming era, with a significant lineup of popular tracks from various artists.

Feb 25 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IApalooza: AI-generated music proliferates and facilitates fraud affecting payments to real artists

AI-generated music is now a significant portion of streaming content, raising concerns about fraudulent streams and the impact on real artists' earnings.

Feb 25 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How do the songs from 'Supernova' rank in the Latvian music chart?

Latvia's music chart highlights the country's most popular songs, including a debut from Atvara and continued success for Don.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny broke through the bubble and became the most listened-to international artist on streaming in Brazil

Bad Bunny has surged in popularity in Brazil following notable performances, becoming the most-streamed international artist despite previous obscurity in the market.

Feb 21 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny broke the bubble and became the most listened international artist on streaming in Brazil

Bad Bunny's unexpected rise in popularity in Brazil is marked by his historic Super Bowl performance and recent concerts in São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 11:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

What is Golden by HUNTRIX and how does it sound now

'Golden' by the fictional K-Pop group Huntrix, featured in the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' has become a massive hit on streaming platforms and social media, reaching the top of music charts worldwide.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spotify in the eye of the storm: Trumpism, denialism, and a future for music streaming in question

Spotify is facing investor skepticism despite strong financial performance, with concerns about payment systems for artists and a leadership transition.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelandic music continues to stream

The article discusses the ongoing growth of Icelandic music streaming.

Feb 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bad Bunny also reaps laurels in the top chart of Latvia's most-played music

Bad Bunny continues to lead the streaming charts in Latvia, while local artist Dons tops the national radio chart.

Feb 17 • 07:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where to see Cosquín Rock 2026 this Sunday, February 15: streaming and TV

The article provides details on how to view the Cosquín Rock 2026 festival happening in Argentina, including streaming options through Disney+.

Feb 15 • 17:25 UTC

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