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- 1Apple Music to open concert venue at Battersea Power Station●Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station
Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's Battersea Power Station, adding a live music space to the landmark's growing retail and entertainment district. The move signals Apple's continued investment in music beyond streaming, following its radio stations and live sessions. Details on capacity, opening date and programming have not yet been confirmed.
- 2Music and TV Streaming Services Push Further Into Gaming▼Are Music and TV Services Leaning Towards Games In Earnest?
Streaming platforms that built their businesses on music and television are increasingly adding video games to their offerings, raising the question of whether gaming is becoming a core part of their strategy rather than an experiment. Industry commentary suggests entertainment companies see interactive content as a way to keep subscribers engaged and attract new audiences as competition for screen time intensifies.
- 3Taylor Swift dominates VMAs amid questions on music videos' relevance●Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Video Music Awards, taking home multiple honours and once again underlining her chart and cultural dominance. Her sweep has also revived a debate within the music industry: in the streaming and short-form video era, do music videos still carry the cultural weight they once did, or have awards shows fallen out of step with how fans actually consume music?
- 4Ditto Music Survey: Most Independent Artists Earn Under $1,000●New Ditto Music Survey Reveals 74% of Independent Artists Earned Under $1,000 in 2025, Even as Releasing Music Gets Easier
A new survey by independent music distributor Ditto Music found that 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from their music in 2025. The findings highlight a growing gap between how easy it has become to release music and how little most artists actually earn, renewing debate about streaming payouts and the economics of the independent music industry.