Spotify launched Reserved, a program offering concert tickets to fans based on their listening habits. The company also announced licensing agreements with Universal Music Group for fan-made covers and remixes.
Bulgaria’s Dara won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Pete Townshend entered into a partnership with Primary Wave regarding his name, image, and likeness rights. Primary Wave also acquired the Hipgnosis Artwork Archive, which contains album art from artists including Led Zeppelin and Queen.
The Library of Congress added 25 new recordings to the National Recording Registry, including Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ and Taylor Swift’s ‘1989.’
Shakira was acquitted of tax fraud charges in Spain and will receive a refund of approximately $65 million from the country’s treasury.
Ella Langley was recognized as a major winner at the 2026 ACM Awards, hosted by Shania Twain.
New albums and EPs were released this week from artists including Bleachers, fakemink, 6LACK, Xavi, Bladee, LE SSERAFIM, Maisie Peters, and Alvaro Diaz.
Notable singles released this week include tracks from Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, Blondshell, Vince Staples, Lola Young, and KETTAMA.
Kygo and Dan Tyminski collaborated on ‘Heaven On Your Mind,’ a tribute to Avicii.
Drain Gang founder Bladee released his latest album, Sulfer Surfer, and featured ‘Versailles Flow’ on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist.
Blondshell released ‘Heart Has To Work So Hard,’ her first new music since her 2025 album Another Picture.
Lamb, an artist signed to Diplo, released her debut EP, c r e a t u r e s, with the Murda Beatz-produced ‘tarmac’ appearing on New Music Friday.
fakemink’s debut album, Terrified, included the track ‘All Eyes On Me,’ which was also featured on New Music Friday.
Mumbai-based artist the sound chalk makes released ‘CSM for bullshit,’ his first track on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist.
Topaz Jones released ‘11:49’ featuring Mick Jenkins, alongside a new music video.
