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RSS May 8, 2026 12:37pm · Musically
Backline launches ‘Mental Health Toolkit’ for electronic-music sector
There is growing awareness of the strains that life on the road can create for DJs and electronic-music artists and their teams. Now US-based non-profit Backline has launched a ‘Mental Health Tookit’ specifically for this sector. “Touring, late-night schedules, substance use, and the pressure to constantly perform can leave artists, crew, and music industry professionals […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:35pm · Musically
Believe and Hybe reveal their latest labels: Aztec and ABD
2026 looks like being a big year for new label-imprints, whether they’re joint ventures between entrepreneurs (or artists) and bigger music companies, or simply the latter’s strategic expansion. We’ve got one of each to report on today. Starting with Aztec, which is a partnership between Believe and music exec Az Cohen – known for his role at […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Mexican corridos music has doubled its stream-share since 2020
Corridos is one of the most traditional music genres, going back through centuries of Mexican storytelling. But it’s now also a thoroughly-modern trend thanks to its streaming growth. A new report from Chartmetric and Duetti has more details on that, hailing corridos as “the third fastest-growing genre in the world by superstar growth rate” with almost […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Spotify’s AI-powered DJ feature adds four more languages
Spotify has some new recruits to its music-programming team. Maïa, Ben, Alex and Dani began work this week, although they won’t be seen gossiping round the water-cooler any time soon. They’re the latest versions of Spotify’s AI-powered ‘DJ’ feature, which has expanded with four new personas and languages: French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese respectively. […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Live Nation pushes back on ‘blue dot fever’: ‘It’s a normal touring year’
Yesterday we wrote about the ‘blue dot fever’ phrase that’s been prominent in music-trade media this week, following a spate of big tours being cancelled or delayed amid rumours of poor sales. As the company involved in many of those tours, Live Nation has now responded to the speculation that ‘blue dot fever’ is a worrying trend […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Instagram Edits launches AI video generation
Instagram Edits has been releasing a steady stream of new features, with one of the latest being AI video generation. Artists using Edits as part of their content creation toolset are now able to create Reels from text prompts, photos or existing videos.  While we don’t encourage you to create fully-fledged AI content, it can […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Billie Eilish hits Roblox’s ‘The Block’
In anticipation of the pop star’s upcoming 3D documentary concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, starting this week Roblox’s “The Block” digital venue underwent a Billie Eilish-themed makeover, giving fans the chance to take the stage as the artist herself.  As of today, the online game is also premiering the film’s trailer, […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Zara Larsson maxxes out ‘Girls Trip’ with bi-coastal popups
In the spirit of her new deluxe album ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’, Zara Larsson has been cruising through 20 cities on her latest tour, where 3k fans have gotten the chance to be first listeners – as well as glam out with a full-body glitter spray tan, featuring guided recorded instructions by Miss Zara herself, […]
RSS May 8, 2026 11:30am · Musically
WMG talks catalogue and AI after strong Q2 financial results
“Catalogue is 65% of our revenue, therefore, very important. It deserves all the attention that it gets…” That’s Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl talking in the major label’s financial-earnings call yesterday. He made a point of telling analysts how these revenues are being actively grown by his company. That included pointing to a recent Madonna-focused […]