For normal streaming and music-store earnings, DistroKid says it does not take a percentage. If Spotify allocates $100 to your recordings, DistroKid’s stated model is to pass through that $100, minus banking fees and applicable…
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“It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over” is Lenny Kravitz trying to save his marriage. That makes its dreamy, romantic sound considerably sadder. Lenny Kravitz wrote the song while his relationship with actress Lisa Bonet was…
An ISRC is supposed to identify a particular sound recording. But what happens if somebody else uses yours? The question has become particularly relevant following recent industry discussion about so-called “ISRC theft” — where an…
Sammy Virji primarily makes UK garage and bassline. But like most interesting dance producers, he doesn’t stay completely inside either box. His music also touches: housedubstepgrimeUK basselectronic pop Virji began closer to the rowdier bassline…
Suno has launched Suno v6, its newest generation of AI music models and one of the company’s biggest upgrades so far. Released on 9 September 2026, Suno v6 promises better audio quality, faster generation and…
Alan Walker’s “Faded” is one of the most recognisable electronic songs of the 2010s. Its haunting piano, atmospheric production and emotional vocals helped turn the track into a worldwide hit. But what is “Faded” actually…
Cyndi Lauper made “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” famous. But she didn’t write it. A male musician called Robert Hazard did. Even stranger: Hazard originally wrote it from a man’s perspective. Lauper took the…
Natalie Imbruglia did not originally sing “Torn”. This surprises a lot of people. Her 1997 recording became so enormous that the song feels inseparable from her. But “Torn” had already existed for years. It was…
“Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” is essentially about realising you weren’t mature enough for a relationship until it was already disappearing. That is what makes it different from a conventional breakup song. Jeff Buckley isn’t…
What Is Xiaomi Music or Mi Music? Everything You Need to Know About Xiaomi’s Music Streaming Service
Xiaomi is best known for smartphones, smartwatches, televisions and, increasingly, electric cars. But the Chinese technology giant also operates its own music platform. Xiaomi Music, more commonly branded as Mi Music, combines a traditional music…
