{"id":108943,"date":"2026-11-01T11:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T11:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=108943"},"modified":"2026-11-01T11:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T11:16:23","slug":"music-industry-news-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/music-industry-news-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The biggest music industry news | October 2026 roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">New RouteNote partners and licensing subscriptions, Apple Music&#8217;s rebrand, and Spotify&#8217;s audiobooks boom. Plus streaming fraudster&#8217;s prison sentence, Shorts&#8217; algorithm update, and AI labelling and filters.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote partners with Lissen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote has partnered with Lissen, a fan-focused streaming platform with a user-centric approach to music discovery and royalties. Available now in the Stores selection, RouteNote users can distribute their tracks to this new platform, opening up an exciting opportunity to reach even more listeners and earn revenue from their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WdZJgeEWDu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-partners-with-lissen\/\">RouteNote partners with Lissen, a new fan-first streaming platform<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;RouteNote partners with Lissen, a new fan-first streaming platform&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-partners-with-lissen\/embed\/#?secret=WdZJgeEWDu\" data-secret=\"WdZJgeEWDu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote Licensing launches new subscription models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote&#8217;s own subscription music licensing service, RouteNote Licensing, has given its pricing model a refresh. Aiming to give creators affordable access to professional-quality sounds, the Free subscription offers 3 music downloads per month and 20 sound effects downloads per month. The Creator Plus plan is available at $7.99\/month or $59.99\/year and offers unlimited access to the platform&#8217;s catalogue, as well as unlimited downloads. Both plans benefit from perpetual licenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xzQJWjAA7R\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-licensing-new-subscription-models\/\">RouteNote Licensing launches new subscription models<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;RouteNote Licensing launches new subscription models&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-licensing-new-subscription-models\/embed\/#?secret=xzQJWjAA7R\" data-secret=\"xzQJWjAA7R\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Music expands to four new countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music has made its streaming service available in four new countries, bringing the platform to 172 countries and regions in total. Apple Music can now be found in Albania, Brunei, Burkina Faso and Pakistan. The rollout comes as part of a wider international expansion, after Apple Music enjoyed a particularly positive year in 2025 for record listenership and new users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fmlQRhfaXo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-expands-four-new-countries\/\">Apple Music opens in four new countries following recent expansion<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Apple Music opens in four new countries following recent expansion&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-expands-four-new-countries\/embed\/#?secret=fmlQRhfaXo\" data-secret=\"fmlQRhfaXo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Shorts now favours original content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube Shorts is updating its algorithm to prioritise original content and reduce the reach of low-effort reuploads. Creators are encouraged to add their own commentary, editing or creative perspective if they do reshare someone else&#8217;s content. For independent artists, original Shorts featuring their music, performances or studio process could have a better chance of reaching new audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oPImOWSS3H\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-shorts-updates-algorithm-original-content\/\">YouTube Shorts updates algorithm to prioritise original content<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;YouTube Shorts updates algorithm to prioritise original content&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-shorts-updates-algorithm-original-content\/embed\/#?secret=oPImOWSS3H\" data-secret=\"oPImOWSS3H\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotify is expanding audiobooks to over 180 markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotify is preparing to take its audiobook service to a much wider global audience, announcing plans to expand from 22 markets to more than 180 by the end of 2026. The first wave of the expansion will take place on the 5th of November, and includes Ireland, Belgium, Austria and Finland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UdwkkEJL1V\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-audiobooks-expands-180-markets\/\">Spotify to expand audiobooks to over 180 markets worldwide<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spotify to expand audiobooks to over 180 markets worldwide&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-audiobooks-expands-180-markets\/embed\/#?secret=UdwkkEJL1V\" data-secret=\"UdwkkEJL1V\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streaming fraudster sentenced to 18 months in prison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Smith has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for using AI-generated music and automated bots to make more than $8 million in fake streaming royalties. His scheme involved billions of fake streams between 2017 and 2024, and he has been ordered to pay back the money he made. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance welcomed the sentence, highlighting how fake streams take royalties away from genuine artists and songwriters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EFTPa9UAwB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/michael-smith-streaming-fraud-sentence\/\">Streaming fraudster Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months in prison<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Streaming fraudster Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months in prison&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/michael-smith-streaming-fraud-sentence\/embed\/#?secret=EFTPa9UAwB\" data-secret=\"EFTPa9UAwB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deezer lets listeners filter out AI-generated music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deezer is introducing a global filter that will let listeners exclude fully AI-generated music from search results, with the feature expected to roll out before the end of 2026. The update builds on Deezer\u2019s existing AI detection and labelling efforts, with the platform having identified more than 42 million AI-generated tracks. The update marks a shift from simply identifying AI-generated music to giving listeners a say in whether they want to hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SUc591b1Fz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/deezer-ai-music-toggle\/\">Deezer will let listeners filter out AI-generated music<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Deezer will let listeners filter out AI-generated music&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/deezer-ai-music-toggle\/embed\/#?secret=SUc591b1Fz\" data-secret=\"SUc591b1Fz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Music starts labelling AI-generated tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube Music is introducing labels for tracks created primarily with generative AI, showing them on player pages with plans to extend the feature to the main YouTube app. The platform will use its own detection tools alongside information from music industry partners, who can classify releases as fully AI-generated, partly AI-generated or not AI-generated. The update follows similar moves from Deezer, Spotify and Apple Music as streaming services work to make AI involvement in music clearer to listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1jB9CzB8RI\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-ai-generated-music-labels\/\">YouTube Music starts labelling AI-generated tracks<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;YouTube Music starts labelling AI-generated tracks&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-ai-generated-music-labels\/embed\/#?secret=1jB9CzB8RI\" data-secret=\"1jB9CzB8RI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Music unveils new logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music has unveiled a new logo and visual identity developed with British producer Fred again.. and audio collaborators NEST Acoustics. The team used sound-driven experiments with vibrating liquid to create visuals inspired by the movement of music. The redesign introduces a black-and-white colour scheme and a refreshed app icon, replacing the service\u2019s familiar red branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"D2pDi9EW20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-new-logo-made-by-sound\/\">Apple Music unveils new logo created using sound<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Apple Music unveils new logo created using sound&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-new-logo-made-by-sound\/embed\/#?secret=D2pDi9EW20\" data-secret=\"D2pDi9EW20\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/\">Stay up to date with the biggest news in the music industry, as well as updates from RouteNote and partners, by checking out the RouteNote blog.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New RouteNote partners and licensing subscriptions, Apple Music&#8217;s rebrand, and Spotify&#8217;s audiobooks boom. 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