Spotify, Amazon Music Bundling Have Cost Publishers Nearly $500M Since 2024, NMPA Reveals

Spotify and Amazon’s bundling strategy has had a major impact on music publishers’ royalty haul, resulting in nearly $500 million in lost royalties since 2024. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) revealed some worrying data tied to the sustained hit the industry has taken from streaming providers’ “bundles.” As Spotify (and similarly, Amazon Music) started […]

Father’s Day marketing in 2026: five trends every advertiser needs to know

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $24 billion in 2026, making it one of the biggest retail moments of the year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While consumers are ready to spend, the way they discover, evaluate, and purchase gifts has changed dramatically. This blog provides a comprehensive guide on Father’s Day […]

Grumpy – ‘Twenty Five’

Grumpy turn time travel into a tender indie rock anthem on ‘Twenty Five’ Grumpy image via press photo June 11, 2026 Led by Heaven Schmitt (they/he), the Bayonet Records artist continues a busy creative run with a song that blends shoegaze textures and ’90s-inspired pop-rock melodies while exploring love, identity, and the possibility of time […]

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DESIREE and Emmanuel Jal – ‘Macho’

DESIREE and Emmanuel Jal unite cultures and dance floors on ‘Macho’ DESIREE image via Thabang Moabelo June 11, 2026 The collaboration brings together the South African producer and DJ with the South Sudanese-Canadian rapper, actor, author, and peace activist on a track rooted in Afro-house rhythms and African musical traditions. Built around hypnotic Afro-house production, […]

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How GHENGAR Is Building Bass Music’s Most Immersive Gaming Universe

For many artists, gaming references are little more than aesthetic flourishes. For GHENGAR, they have become foundational to the project’s identity. His latest single, “TACTICAL NUKE,” continues expanding a creative universe built around gaming nostalgia, aggressive bass music, and metal influences. While the record functions as a devastating standalone dubstep weapon, it also represents a […]

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