Music Biz Digest: Superfans, Mental Health & More -

SoundCloud Superfan Expansion: French Montana’s track ‘Grimey’ drops first to on-platform followers ahead of wide release, testing the superfan model.
Luke Bryan FARM TOUR: The country star announced fall dates for his annual farm tour, bringing live music to rural venues.
Shakira Legal Win: Shakira hits out at Spanish tax authorities after winning a battle over allegedly unpaid taxes from her 2011 tour.
Neil Medley Renews Deal: Songwriter Neil Medley extends his global partnership with River House Artists & Sony Music Publishing.
Ella Langley Rising: Country music’s fastest-rising star, Ella Langley, is making waves with her fresh sound.

ABS Bonds Reshaping Music Rights: KBRA reports $12.9B in music royalty-backed bonds since 2020, but expects issuance to drop 25% in 2026.
Revenue Reality Check: A producer shares how much they made selling beats in 2025—results are ‘not good,’ highlighting the grind.
Spotify Payouts: How much does Spotify pay per stream? The answer remains modest for many artists.

Mental Health for Artists: 5 helpful resources for independent artists seeking mental health support.
Fix Bad Audio Fast: A simple tool that repairs poor audio in just 3 seconds.
MPC Key 37 Beat-Making: Can you make full beats on the MPC Key 37? A hands-on review.
Money Flow in Music: Spanish-language explainer: ‘Cómo Fluye el Dinero en la Música’ covers master royalties.

Show Experiences vs. Tickets: A debate: do fans want more experiences at shows, or just cheaper tickets?
Content Workflow Reveal: A creator offers a behind-the-scenes look at their content workflow (comment ‘FLY’ to see).
Daily Vlogging in 2026: Is daily vlogging dead? Trends show new approaches emerging.