YouTube changed one of its most familiar metrics on 24 August 2026. A public view is now counted from the first frame of playback across Shorts, normal videos, podcasts and livestreams. At the same time,…
LEVITATION returns to Austin, Texas from 10–13 September 2026 with four days of psychedelic rock, punk, metal, indie, electronic music and more. Rather than operating as a conventional festival contained inside one field, LEVITATION spreads…
Miami’s III Points Festival returns on 16 and 17 October 2026 with another enormous crossover between electronic music, alternative music and hip-hop. More than 150 artists will perform across 12 stages spread over five city…
Streaming might dominate music listening, but CDs are still useful for independent musicians. They can be sold at gigs, included in merch bundles, sent to fans, used for promotional releases or produced as limited-edition physical…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be just weeks away — and one of the most interesting questions is what that larger folding screen could mean for listening to music. Apple is expected to unveil its…
Vexento is a Norwegian electronic music producer known for melodic, uplifting tracks that blend elements of EDM, chillstep, house, dubstep and piano music. Real name Alexander Hansen, Vexento began releasing music online in 2013 and…
One of the advantages of taking a driverless Waymo is that there isn’t a driver whose music taste you need to worry about. You can choose your own. Waymo allows riders to connect their Spotify…
Riding in a Tesla Robotaxi and want to choose the soundtrack? Yes — Tesla Robotaxi allows passengers to stream music during their journey using the car’s touchscreen or the Tesla Robotaxi app. That means you…
Want to play your own music during an Uber ride? In most cases, the simplest option is just to ask your driver. Uber itself advises drivers that, when in doubt, they can ask riders if…
Japanese artists and independent record labels no longer need a large budget or a major-label deal to release music around the world. With RouteNote, artists and labels in Japan can distribute music to major streaming…
