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RSS Jan 19, 2026 6:32pm · Hypebot
Songs in the Key of Change: a Martin Luther King Jr. Playlist
Today, January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From the team here at Hypebot, we're sharing a playlist of tracks that were inspired by or speak to the musical legacy of Dr. King's historic influence on the Civil Rights Movement. The post Songs in the Key of Change: a Martin Luther King Jr. Playlist appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 5:04pm · Hypebot
Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal Ruling
In a decision that could reshape how recorded music is valued on airwaves, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia has set a new royalty rate for the broadcast of sound recordings by commercial radio stations. The post Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal Ruling appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 2:03pm · Hypebot
🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One
You've been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it's time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let's talk about it! The post 🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
TikTok is now in the micro-dramas game with PineDrama app
We’ve been following the emergence of ‘micro-dramas’ – soapy TV shows made for viewing in one-minute episodes on mobile phones. But it seems TikTok has also taken notice of this latest online-video trend. The company has quietly launched its own micro-dramas app, called PineDrama, in the US and Brazil. “Immerse yourself in short dramas without ads, any time,” is […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
ChatGPT to get its first adverts: could artists benefit?
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is already a rival to Google for people’s searches. Now it’s parking its tanks on the internet giant’s advertising lawn too. “In the coming weeks, we’re also planning to start testing ads in the U.S. for the free and Go tiers, so more people can benefit from our tools with fewer usage limits […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Bruno Mars dropped in to Roblox hit game Steal A Brainrot
Absolutely every marketing lever is going to be pulled in service of the new Bruno Mars album, and one of them is marked ‘Roblox’. A virtual version of Mars appeared on the platform this weekend performing his new single ‘I Just Might’. The activation is a useful snapshot of how music campaigns on Roblox have evolved. This […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:29am · Payusnomind
ChatGPT Ads Are Coming, and They’ll Change Targeting Forever
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT ChatGPT has announced a new tier called Go. In the list of features, you’ll notice something odd: a tiny disclaimer that reads “This plan may include ads” with a link to learn more. They’re coming… Ads are now being tested in the US. These tests aren’t aimed at identifying whether it’s something to do; their focus is on finding the right way to do it. That makes it an inevitability.…