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In 2025, metadata is no longer the invisible workhorse of music—it’s the backbone of recognition, revenue, and artistic legacy. As...

Turning TikTok snippets into full-blown cultural anthems, PinkPantheress has made nostalgia sound brand new again. The Viral Beginning...

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Jersey Club is more than a regional sound in 2025—it’s a global movement reshaping how we dance, party, and even think about rhythm...

STUDIO814 is excited to launch COMPETE, a brand-new platform where artists can put their music to the test in a monthly tournament voted...

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For over a decade, playlisting has been sold as the golden ticket for independent artists: land a coveted spot on a high-traffic Spotify...

In 2025, indie musicians are navigating a new breed of recording agreement—the “short-form masters” contract—and understanding its...

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