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BLACKPINK Will Perform PUBG Mobile’s First In-Game Concert

July 12, 2022

Photo Credit: PUBG Mobile K-pop girl group BLACKPINK performs in PUBG Mobile's first-ever in-game concert, "The Virtual." BLACKPINK will also debut a new track and music video in PUBG Mobile later this month.... Read More...

What Challenges Do Game Developers Face With Music Licensing?

Ashley King

July 9, 2022

Photo Credit: Erik Mclean Music and gaming are so intertwined that many gamers associate certain songs with gaming franchises. These synch deals are multi-faceted, and game developers face unique challenges w... Read More...

APM Music Licenses Entire Catalog to XdMind for AI-Driven Adaptation In Games, Short-Form Video, and the Metaverse

Paul Resnikoff

June 16, 2022

The world of music licensing is about to change dramatically, thanks to some groundbreaking developments in the AI space. Now, APM Music — owned by Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Group —... Read More...

What Are the Most Streamed Game Soundtracks on Spotify?

Ashley King

June 11, 2022

Photo Credit: Jose Gil What are the most streamed game soundtracks on Spotify? The popularity of streaming on-demand music makes it easier than ever to listen to your favorite video game soundtracks, but some... Read More...

Nintendo Continues Copyright Crusade Against YouTube Gaming Music Channels

Ashley King

June 2, 2022

Photo Credit: Cláudio Luiz Castro Nintendo is continuing its aggressive copyright crusade against YouTube channels that share its music. Earlier this year, Digital Music News documented how some YouTube chan... Read More...

Fortnite SoundWave Series Hosting Japanese Pop Artist Gen Hoshino

Ashley King

May 31, 2022

Photo Credit: Epic Games Fortnite's Soundwave Series is hosting Japanese pop artist Gen Hoshino. The series aims to celebrate breakout musicians from around the world. Gen Hoshino will takeover the Soundwave... Read More...

Jamiroquai Is Heading to The Sandbox As Universal Music Moves ‘To Help Fans Explore the Metaverse’

Dylan Smith

May 18, 2022

Jamiroquai performing at Coachella. Photo Credit: Raph_PH In January, Warner Music Group (WMG) partnered with The Sandbox, a blockchain-powered metaverse platform. Now, the interactive virtual world is set to... Read More...

Charli XCX Roblox Live Concert to Promote Samsung’s Latest Phones

Ashley King

May 13, 2022

Photo Credit: Samsung Charli XCX is heading to Roblox for a live concert to promote Samsung's latest foldable smartphones. The Samsung Superstar Galaxy experience is now live in Roblox for all users. For a l... Read More...

‘Spotify Island’ Launches On Roblox — Including Exclusive Merch, Artist Events, Quests, and More

Dylan Smith

May 3, 2022

A screenshot of Spotify Island in the Roblox metaverse. Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify has officially arrived in Roblox by launching Spotify Island, a virtual “paradise of sound where fans and artists from all... Read More...

Twitch Is Reportedly Considering a Pay Cut for Creators on the Platform

Ashley King

April 28, 2022

Photo Credit: Twitch Twitch is considering a pay cut for its top creators to boost its bottom line. Here's what we know. According to insiders who spoke to Bloomberg on the condition of anonymity, the move w... Read More...

Brazilian Rapper Emicida Is Coming to Fortnite’s Soundwave Series on April 29th

Ashley King

April 24, 2022

Photo Credit: Epic Games Brazilian rapper Emicida will appear in Fortnite as part of its Soundwave Series. Emicida's show is airing back-to-back for 72 hours starting on April 29 at 6 pm ET. Each show in the... Read More...

Jonathan Vlassopulos Is Officially Leaving Roblox as Head of Music

Ashley King

April 21, 2022

Photo Credit: Ray Cash / CC by 3.0 Roblox Head of Music Jonathan Vlassopulos is moving on from his post at the end of April. The gaming company's executive made the announcement on his personal LinkedIn. Vla... Read More...

Amazon Layoffs Impact Over 400 Twitch Employees — No Word Yet on Amazon Music

Epic Games’ Bandcamp Curates 11-Song ‘Radio Underground’ Soundtrack for Fortnite

Lickd, Kobalt, and Empire Unveil Decentraland Partnership: ‘The Growing Popularity of the Metaverse Is Inevitable’

Warner Music Group Unveils ‘Rhythm City’ Roblox Launch: ‘A First-of-Its-Kind Music-Themed Social Roleplay Experience’

45% of Game Developers Believe Metaverse ‘Will Never Deliver on its Promises’

BLACKPINK Will Perform PUBG Mobile’s First In-Game Concert

What Challenges Do Game Developers Face With Music Licensing?

APM Music Licenses Entire Catalog to XdMind for AI-Driven Adaptation In Games, Short-Form Video, and the Metaverse

What Are the Most Streamed Game Soundtracks on Spotify?

Jamiroquai Is Heading to The Sandbox As Universal Music Moves ‘To Help Fans Explore the Metaverse’

‘Spotify Island’ Launches On Roblox — Including Exclusive Merch, Artist Events, Quests, and More

Jonathan Vlassopulos Is Officially Leaving Roblox as Head of Music