Your daily drop May 15th
🐺 The Breakdown
Today’s music roundup brings big moves from Universal Music Group as it expands its Backstage platform globally, while Andra Day is set to portray Nina Simone in a newly authorized biopic. In legal headlines, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a civil RICO lawsuit with serious allegations.
On the tech front, Spotify unveils its AI playlist generator in the U.S. and Canada, and LANDR introduces AI-powered stem mastering for indie creators. Over in streaming, Amazon Music and Prime Video will stream the Latin AMAs for free, and Taylor Swift fans can now watch the extended Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) on Disney+.
In politics, the White House is simultaneously pressing forward with a TikTok ban while courting creators, putting the music community at the center of a growing digital policy tug-of-war.
Your daily drop May 13th
🐺 The Breakdown
Today’s drop hits hard with big moves in global music, AI innovation, and streaming shakeups. Sony Music is betting on the next generation of African talent, while Kacey Musgraves takes an indie leap. Travis Scott’s Fortnite merch empire is still setting records years later.
In tech, SoundHound debuts an in-car AI voice assistant, and Splice partners with ElevenLabs to bring multilingual AI vocals to your production toolkit. On the entertainment side, Apple TV+ is back with a Billie Eilish doc sequel, and Live Nation quietly enters the streaming wars with LN Stage.
And in a major headline from D.C., President Trump fires the U.S. Copyright Chief just days after her report on AI and creative rights — sparking alarm across the music and media worlds.
Dive into the full breakdown below.
your daily drop May 9th
🐺 The Breakdown
Today’s headlines span legendary comebacks, global partnerships, and the tech shaping tomorrow’s music scene. Universal Music breathes new life into Norway’s iconic Jazzland label, while Metallica finally performs at the stadium that made “Enter Sandman” a college football anthem. On the business front, Live Nation smashes Q1 records, and Spotify rolls out Venue Mode to reimagine live show engagement. Meanwhile, NetEase Cloud Music joins forces with Soundcharts to spotlight
Your daily Drop May 7th
🐺The Breakdown
From SM Entertainment’s revenue spike to Benson Boone’s new tour and NetEase’s push into global artist analytics, we’re tracking the biggest headlines across music, tech, and culture. Plus: a new fandom tech platform raises funding, Ohm Force drops a new synth module, and Biden calls out Trump’s Ukraine policy. Catch up in 3 minutes or less. 🐺
your daily drop May 6th
🐺 The Breakdown
From Rihanna’s surprise Met Gala reveal to new music tech drops and Spotify’s latest move, today’s Daily Drop covers the cultural, political, and sonic headlines shaking up the week. We’re tracking major artist news, industry innovation, and where fashion, music, and influence collide.
Your daily drop May 5th
🐺 The Breakdown
From Gaga’s record-breaking Rio concert to Live Nation’s bold summer forecast, today’s Daily Drop dives into the music moments that matter. We’re tracking AI’s quiet takeover in music production, Spotify’s push for global podcast access, and a controversial political shift targeting arts and culture programs. This is what’s shaping the industry right now — no filler, just facts.
Your daily drop May 2nd
🐺 The Breakdown
From Bad Bunny’s bold new residency to Jack Antonoff’s latest honor and Beyoncé’s industry-shaking tour kickoff, today’s Daily Drop covers the biggest headlines in music, tech, and culture. Plus: new albums, synth previews, and Trump’s latest blow to public broadcasting. Tap in. 🎧
Your daily Drop May 1st
🐺 The Breakdown
From Beyoncé’s stadium tour to Spotify’s new “Music Pro” tier and Ye’s Donda 2 chaos, today’s Daily Drop covers the biggest stories in music, tech, and streaming — plus political updates shaking up touring and merch costs.
Your daily drop April 29th - Stagecoach edition
🐺 The Breakdown
From surprise duets to pop-up rodeos, Stagecoach 2025 delivered unforgettable moments. Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey, and Paris Hilton stole the spotlight, while brand activations, BBQ battles, and breakout performances made this year’s festival one for the books. Catch the full weekend recap below! 🤠🎸🐎
your daily drop april 28th
🐺The Breakdown
OutKast and The White Stripes headline this year’s Rock Hall inductees, while Splice makes a major $50M play in AI music creation. Non-gaming streaming is booming. Meanwhile, NEH grant cuts and rising Gen Z voter energy are reshaping the political conversation.
your daily drop April 25th
🐺 The breakdown
Ledisi and Keri Hilson return with new music, while health concerns sideline legends Santana and Blackmore. In tech, Tencent and Napster are making billion-dollar moves, and the NEH faces major cultural cuts under the Trump administration. Plus, Tencent Music beats Q1 forecasts — proving the streaming surge is far from over.
Your daily Drop April 24th
🐺 The Breakdown
Warner Music takes legal action against Crumbl, Kendrick Lamar dominates AMA nominations, and Lorde surprises NYC fans with a new single. On the tech front, Audio-Technica drops a $10K levitating turntable, and AI-powered music collabs are going live. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs are hitting music merch hard — and in a twist, Fyre Festival is being reimagined as a streaming service.
Your daily Drop April 23rd
🐺 The Breakdown
Today’s Daily Drop delivers a global snapshot of what’s shaping music, tech, and culture.
BTS breaks streaming records, The Cure drops a remix project, and new musicals based on Joyful Noise and Music and Lyrics head to the stage. Spotify announces a new "Music Pro" tier aimed at superfans, while over 30 artists release Earth Day-inspired tracks. On the tech side, Sample Logic debuts a new plugin, and YouTube Music tests out lyrics sharing. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s rapid deportation plan, signaling another major immigration policy standoff.
your daily drop April 22nd
🐺 The Breakdown
Alice Cooper reunites his original band for their first album in 50+ years, Keri Hilson returns with new music, and Wu-Tang Clan drops their first full-length project in a decade. Lana Del Rey releases a dreamy new single, while the UN launches an Earth Day mixtape on Spotify. On the tech side, Overtune debuts an AI beatmaker, and YouTube Music adds a lyrics-sharing feature. Plus, Lil Wayne launches a celebrity-backed horse racing team, and over 100 university presidents are rallying behind Harvard in a political clash with the Trump administration.
your daily drop april 21 - coachella edition
🐺The breakdown
Coachella’s second weekend delivered iconic headliners, surprise moments, and serious style. From Gaga’s live mic switch to Ed Sheeran’s pop-up pub and bold political statements on stage, here’s everything you might’ve missed — or wish you hadn’t.
Your Daily drop April 18th
🐺 The Breakdown
From courtroom battles and Hall of Fame honors to AI's growing role in music creation, here's your curated update on the latest in music, technology, gaming, and streaming.
Your Daily Drop APril 17th
🐺 The Breakdown
LadyLand lineup drops, Deezer's AI wave rises, and Spotify crashes globally.
From biopics and festivals to streaming tax hikes and next-gen audio tech, today's Daily Drop covers the biggest moves across music, tech, gaming, and streaming.