1critical·Score 100· Viral 95
Friko – “Necessary”
Here, at Stereogum, we already love Friko . But today, they've given us a reason to love them even more via the new single "Necessary." Earlier this year they released their killer Something Worth Waiting For , which placed near the top of our list of this year's best LPs so far . Now they're letting us have more of that glorious album's world. They've announced an expanded version, coming Sept. 1
Source: Stereogum · Music
Twitter angle
Friko’s expanded album isn’t just a rehash, it’s a masterclass in rewarding loyal fans with deeper cuts. Perfect for those who argue streaming devalues the album format.
LinkedIn angle
Friko’s strategic expansion of their album mid-cycle shows how artists can sustain momentum in a crowded market, lessons in fan engagement for indie labels.
2critical·Score 100· Viral 95
BBC Introducing LIVE returns with events across the UK for young aspiring artists and creatives - BBC
BBC Introducing LIVE returns with events across the UK for young aspiring artists and creatives BBC
Source: Google News: music industry · Music
Twitter angle
BBC Introducing LIVE is back, but is it doing enough to bridge the gap between grassroots talent and industry gatekeepers? A thread on what’s missing.
LinkedIn angle
BBC Introducing LIVE’s return highlights the UK’s commitment to nurturing emerging artists, but how can the industry ensure these opportunities translate into sustainable careers?
3critical·Score 95· Viral 90
AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom
Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
Source: TechCrunch · Tech
Twitter angle
Micro1’s $500M boom proves AI training data is the new oil, but who’s tracking the ethical sourcing of this ‘fuel’? Spoiler: almost no one.
LinkedIn angle
Micro1’s staggering growth underscores the invisible backbone of AI: training data. A case study in scaling a niche B2B play during a gold rush.
4critical·Score 95· Viral 90
BBC Introducing LIVE returns with events across the UK for young aspiring artists and creatives - BBC
BBC Introducing LIVE returns with events across the UK for young aspiring artists and creatives BBC
Source: Google News: music industry · Music
Twitter angle
BBC Introducing LIVE is back, but is it doing enough to bridge the gap between grassroots talent and industry gatekeepers? A thread on what’s missing.
LinkedIn angle
BBC Introducing LIVE’s return highlights the UK’s commitment to nurturing emerging artists, but how can the industry ensure these opportunities translate into sustainable careers?
5critical·Score 94· Viral 89
We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
The Duskbloods is a world away from the approachable games Nintendo is known for. But for its next Switch 2 exclusive, the company has partnered with Elden Ring developer FromSoftware on a hardcore multiplayer game about vampires. And after spending a few hours playing through its gothic world at FromSoft's offices in Tokyo, I'm convinced […]
Source: The Verge · Tech
Twitter angle
Nintendo partnering with FromSoftware for Switch 2’s ‘The Duskbloods’ is a bold pivot, proof even family-friendly brands need hardcore cred to stay relevant.
LinkedIn angle
Nintendo’s collaboration with FromSoftware signals a strategic shift: leveraging hardcore gaming to diversify its audience. A lesson in brand evolution for legacy platforms.