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Is the $10bn Spotify gave artists enough to silence its critics?

Spotify paid out more money into the music industry last year than any other retailer in history.

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Musicians release silent album to protest UK AI copyright proposals

Over 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have launched a silent album, 'Is This What We Want?', in protest against UK government plans that could allow AI companies to use copyrighted content without consent.

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UK pop stars fail to make global bestseller charts, a first since 2003

For the first time since 2003, no UK artists made it into the global Top 10 albums or singles charts, with the 2024 lists dominated by US and K-pop acts.

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Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS.

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Spotify celebrates Singles programme hitting 10bn streams

As the long-running recording sessions chalks up a major milestone, the Swedish music platform opens up its Stockholm studio to European artists.

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More music is released than ever: Is that a bad thing?

More music is released daily than in the entire year of 1989, according to a report from music-industry publication MusicRadar.

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

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Pink Floyd to sell music rights to Sony for €362 million

Shine On You Crazy Millions... The iconic British rock band has agreed to sell their catalogue and also reportedly accepted to sell rights to their name and likeness. This valuable deal comes after years of infighting among bandmembers.

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French artist Woodkid calls out Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song

Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances.

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Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire

Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire.

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Artists need indie record labels more than ever, report claims

Newly formed music label think tank ORCA wants to educate the world on how important the music industry is.

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Gilles Peterson shares how he curates Worldwide Festival

This year's Worldwide Festival took place on a backdrop of the UK and French elections. In such a divided time, organiser Gilles Peterson talks to Euronews Culture about music's unifying qualities.

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‘A new industry is coming’: How will AI help reimagine entertainment?

“AI will connect them in ways that will empower the performer and empower the fan,” will.i.am explains the future of the music industry in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

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What are the best European cities for music lovers?

London tops the list of the best European city for music. But the number two spot may surprise you...

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Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion

Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.

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After record growth in 2023, what is the next step for Spotify?

Music streaming giant Spotify is stepping into a new stage of growth - one that focuses on more artist diversity and non-music content.

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UK music festivals continue to lag on gender representation

New research shows that on average this year at UK music festivals, 63% of acts are male artists or all-male bands, compared to just 21% of female solo artists or bands.

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15,000 European artists earn more than €10k, according to Spotify data

New data from Spotify shows how much European artists are earning through royalties. But how healthy is the industry?

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Sony in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue in reported $1bn deal

If the deal goes through, it will be the biggest of its kind - surpassing the estimated $500 million (€461 million) that Sony paid to acquire Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue in late 2021.

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Facing the music: French listeners will pay more for Spotify

The platform is passing on its tax burden after the French government introduced a levy to support the nation’s music industry.