'GTA VI' Leak: Cardi B, Fuerza Regida Rumored to be Part of the Game's OST—Which Songs? Grand Theft Auto VI has more artists attached to it, according to a new leak, which claims that Cardi B is one of them. Player One · Oct 5
AI sings Russia's war story: Kremlin's unexpected soundtrack of Ukraine's conflict Among the songs whose release dates could be established, most appeared after 2024. That coincided with the wider availability of AI music generators such as Sudo and Udio. It is not clear how much involvement, if any, the Russian government has had in producing or distributing the songs. However, the… The Times of India · Oct 3
‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl People describe their return to physical media – whether to protect data, support artists, or retain control of one’s choices The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats Teenagers barred from social media are turning obscure corners of the internet into makeshift chat rooms. Reason · Sep 29
TikTok's $100 Million Settlement With Alabama Is No Win for the Public TikTok must implement several new "safety" features, including time limits for kids and strict age-verification measures. Reason · Sep 29
Spotify down: App not working in huge outage Problem appears to be only affecting some users – and only some parts of the app The Independent UK · Sep 29
Taylor Swift makes Spotify history despite mixed reaction to new music IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 26
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify records after release of new single Swift released her latest single, Patient Zero, on Friday The Independent UK · Sep 26
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify 2026 record as most-streamed female artist in a day Swift released her new song, Patient Zero, on Friday which became the most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026. Evening Standard · Sep 26
Taylor Swift breaks two Spotify records Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026 with the release of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. BANG Premier · Sep 26
Sure, AI can generate songs - but it can't win over a rowdy crowd The real test is: can it make a room full of strangers care? The Canberra Times · Sep 25
Sense And Sensibility audiobook sees 80% uplift in Spotify listens ahead of film The latest film adaption stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Fiona Shaw and George MacKay, and is released in UK cinemas on Friday. Evening Standard · Sep 25
From Streaming to Gaming: Why Digital Platforms Want Users to Find Something Faster Digital services have created an odd problem for themselves. They spent years building enormous catalogues, then discovered that nobody wants to browse forever. Streaming services, music apps and game stores now compete to shorten the distance between opening a screen and finding something worth clicking. inkl · Sep 25
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Oasis once struggled to win over America. Now they’re filling stadiums – what changed? IN FOCUS: After three decades of trying, the Gallaghers finally established themselves as a stadium act in America. Now they’re going back for more, reports Kevin E G Perry
Latin Times · Sep 24 Bad Bunny's 'Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii' Enters Brazil's Presidential Election as Lula Turns Its Warning Toward the Amazon Bad Bunny's warning about what could happen to Puerto Rico if its people lose control of their land has traveled more than 3,000 miles south, entering Brazil's extraordinarily tight presidential election with a new landscape and a new political message.
Evening Standard · Sep 24 Beabadoobee: 'Me and my fans would all be friends in another life' Touring with Taylor Swift and then setting off for your own arena shows could go to someone’s head — not if you’re west London girl Beabadoobee, pop’s most relatable superstar
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Stalkers using Spotify to track and harass victims: ‘My ex made an album about me and put my face on the cover’ Exclusive: Stalkers are using the music sharing platform to upload distressing material about their victims, access their accounts remotely, and attempt to communicate with them through playlists and song titles
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Country newcomer overtakes Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard Hot 100 There’s a sparkle in the song that transgresses genre lines, but it does so while sounding mellow — the kind of track that inspires repeat listens
The Independent UK · Sep 22 How Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas became the biggest hit in chart history Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100
Texas Observer · Sep 22 Does Joe Rogan Care Who Wins the Texas Senate Race? An exhaustive accounting of the Austin podcast giant's thoughts (and lack thereof) on James Talarico, Ken Paxton, and the electoral contest between them
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 Ed Sheeran Cousin Feud Began in 2024 With a Warner Music Legal Threat Over 'Raise Em Up' Cover Art Ed Sheeran cousin row explained: discover how a record label demand over a 2010 song sleeve turned into the public family attack running alongside the Loop Tour backlash this month.
France 24 · Sep 21 Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy Ed Sheeran's controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing…
International Business Times UK · Sep 20 US Intelligence Handlers Control Top African Artists': The Dark Claim Behind Afrobeats' 'Decline A viral allegation claims US intelligence controls leading African musicians, but no public evidence supports it. Industry pressures and streaming data offer more credible explanations for Afrobeats' challenges.
Player One · Sep 18 'GTA 6' Music Features May Include Dynamic Score and New Radio Stations—Will We See Spotify In-Game? "GTA 6" teases a dynamic score and next-generation in-game radio, while rumors point to celebrity DJs, Spotify playlists, and new music features.