Industry

The business of music: labels, platforms, live events and the people building them.

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Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward offers indie artists studio time and tools

Eligible artists can opt into a year of benefits, including LANDR and Splice access. U.S. artists can access studio sessions.

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The Toronto festival’s co-founders told The FADER how they rebuilt the schedule after multiple artists pulled out days before the event.

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The label addresses an AI-generated public identity, separate from whether AI was used to make a song.

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December 4 is also on the calendar; payment processing charges still apply.

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The April rollout also introduced profile details covering releases, touring and career milestones.

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The beta feature lets listeners explore creative connections on supported tracks, with artist and label teams able to review them.

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The trade group’s 2026 report puts global recorded music revenue at $31.7 billion, with paid streaming still driving growth.

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Independent artists and labels accounted for half of royalties, the company said. The total covers industry payments, not artists’ take-home pay.

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Its January policy also prohibits AI impersonation and gives listeners a reporting route.

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The platform’s 2026 report highlights fakemink, EsDeeKid and the scene’s growing U.S. audience.