your daily drop april 28th

Apr 28

🎶 Music Industry & Artist News

OutKast, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper headline this year’s Rock Hall inductees — a mix of genre pioneers and generational icons.

Maddie Riccardo’s “Barstool” and Jordan Davis’s title track from Learn The Hard Way lead this week’s country and indie releases.

Nigeria’s Headies Awards gets a boost from FirstBank, celebrating innovation in African and global music culture.

Splice’s latest move strengthens its AI-powered music toolkit with Spitfire’s cinematic instruments and composer tools.

Aiva debuts ‘Lyra’ for advanced AI composition, while Riffusion launches its first paid membership tier.

Belgium-based Bookr.fm is developing an AI assistant for live music curation — tailored for festival bookers and talent scouts.

The iconic food series returns with Chef’s Table: Legends spotlighting culinary masters from Korea, Mexico, and Morocco.

Platforms like Kick and Chzzk report 94% growth in non-gaming hours watched — signaling a shift in streaming demand.

The Department of Government Efficiency has halted $175M in NEH funding, affecting hundreds of arts and cultural programs.

Senators are demanding answers on new DOJ policy shifts impacting voting rights and police oversight investigations.

New Pew survey data shows Gen Z turnout is expected to surge in the 2025 election cycle, reshaping campaign strategies nationwide.

Lauren Blitzer