Recommended Reading: Apple’s AR secret weapon is already in your pocket

Apple's secret weapon in AR is right in front of usScott Stein, CNETSure, Apple is supposedly working on an augmented- or mixed-reality headset that’s been rumored repeatedly, but the company is flexing its AR muscle with a device you already have. C...

Spotify will let artists and labels promote songs in recommendations

Spotify will soon test a way for artists and labels to promote songs in your recommendations. They’ll be able to flag music they want to spread the word about to Spotify's algorithms. The service suggests artists could use the option to spotlight a n...

A big library of independent music is coming to TikTok

TikTok users will soon be able to choose from a huge variety of independent music to accompany their videos. Merlin, a digital rights agency for indie record labels, has signed a global partnership with the app, bringing music from labels like Epitap...

Recommended Reading: The music streaming payday won’t go to artists

The record industry expects a windfall. Where will the money go? Marc Hogan, Pitchfork It's no secret the music industry is booming on the back of streaming services. However, it seems like not much will change in terms of where all the money goes...