Getting music onto Spotify through DistroKid is relatively straightforward. That’s a big reason services like DistroKid became popular in the first place. Step 1: prepare your release You’ll need: finished master cover artwork artist information…
The disturbing opening music from American Horror Story was developed from an experimental recording created by Puerto Rican musician César Dávila-Irizarry. And here’s the surprising part. He originally made the music in 1998. That’s thirteen…
The famous dinner-party song from Beetlejuice is “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” performed by Harry Belafonte. But the recording wasn’t written for the film. And it wasn’t originally intended to be funny or frightening. The…
Sometimes, the most memorable music doesn’t need lyrics or dramatic production. That’s certainly true of “Blooming” by AtomFlow, a peaceful instrumental track that has attracted millions of streams. Released on 13 September 2021 as part…
Want to release your music on Spotify in Japan without paying expensive distribution fees? Whether you’re an independent J-pop artist, Japanese hip-hop producer, electronic musician or a band releasing your first single, getting your songs…
Sonos has released a new update to its iPhone app, introducing support for Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. The update, Sonos 27.2, arrived on 15 October 2026 and ensures the Sonos app can…
Every artist knows which songs performed best on release day. But those are not necessarily the recordings with the greatest long-term potential. Sometimes a track that received very little attention when it first came out…
Dua Lipa’s “Training Season” is about being tired of teaching romantic partners how to behave in a relationship. The singer wants somebody emotionally mature enough to understand what a healthy relationship requires without needing constant…
Thailand’s Wonderfruit Festival returns from 3–7 December 2026 with another adventurous programme of international music, art and cultural experiences. Tangerine Dream, Nubya Garcia and Phum Viphurit are among the most recognisable artists appearing across the…
‘Shattered Light’ is a new alternative single from Seoul-based producer Prod.Dex, released on Hidden Mint Records. The title comes from fragments of light scattered through a night garden under falling stars. It moves at a…
