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Divergent Step Fully Into Their Own World With “Not Until It’s Right”

Divergent Step Fully Into Their Own World With “Not Until It’s Right”

Just a few months ago, many listeners might have struggled to place Divergent somewhere between familiar reference points, mistaking them for echoes of other acts rather than a band forging a language of their own. That uncertainty now feels distant. With “Not Until It’s Right,” the trio solidify an identity built on long-held instinct, creative […]

Songlens Artist Spotlight: Max Season Maps Ancient Echoes on Expeditions (Volume 1)

Songlens Artist Spotlight: Max Season Maps Ancient Echoes on Expeditions (Volume 1)

With Expeditions (Volume 1), Max Season opens the first chapter of a project that feels less like a traditional EP and more like a quiet act of translation. Released digitally on 5 December 2025, Expeditions (Volume 1) is imagined as an intimate journey through ancient cultures and civilizations, filtered through contemporary sensibility rather than historical […]

Anstase Steps Into Her Power With the Electrifying New Single “Doe Eyed Lover”

Anstase Steps Into Her Power With the Electrifying New Single “Doe Eyed Lover”

In a scene overflowing with emerging voices, Anstase stands unmistakably apart—a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and visual stylist whose artistic identity feels fully formed long before most listeners ever hear a note. With only one previous release, outlets like StartTrack have already taken notice, calling her “an artist with a distinctive visual style & online presence.” Now, […]

Songlens Round-Up: Sandro Ferro Marks 20 Years of Sonic Innovation in Electronic Music

Songlens Round-Up: Sandro Ferro Marks 20 Years of Sonic Innovation in Electronic Music

London — Few producers navigate the shifting terrain of electronic music with the consistency, precision, and forward momentum of Sandro Ferro. A Swiss-British artist with more than two decades of experience, Ferro has carved out a signature niche since 2003—one defined by genre fusion, technical mastery, and an unwavering commitment to high-energy, emotionally charged sound […]

Artist Spotlight: Block Returns With “I Thought I Won The War,” Marking a Triumphant New Chapter in Anti-Folk History

Artist Spotlight: Block Returns With “I Thought I Won The War,” Marking a Triumphant New Chapter in Anti-Folk History

Some artists follow eras. Block defined one. Emerging from the fertile, chaotic brilliance of late-1990s New York City, Block became a central force in the rise of anti-folk—a movement that rewrote the rules of indie songwriting and shifted the cultural pulse of downtown music. His earliest recordings became underground touchstones, placing him alongside the likes […]

Raffy L’z Confronts the Cost of Addiction in a Gritty, Unflinching New Track

Raffy L’z Confronts the Cost of Addiction in a Gritty, Unflinching New Track

Raffy L’z Returns With a Hard-Hitting Narrative on Addiction in His New Gritty Hip-Hop Release Raffy L’z has long been a voice shaped by real life rather than trends, and his latest track marks a powerful return from an artist whose craft was forged in the early days of UK digital culture. Emerging during the […]

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SONGLENS Industry Insights: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Music Data Security and Strategic Partnerships

SONGLENS Industry Insights: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Music Data Security and Strategic Partnerships

Spotify Scraping Incident Highlights Challenges in Music Data Security Spotify recently revealed a troubling incident where "anti-copyright extremists" accessed and

SONGLENS Industry Updates: YouTube’s $8 Billion Milestone Highlights Dynamic Shifts in Music and AI Integration

SONGLENS Industry Updates: YouTube’s $8 Billion Milestone Highlights Dynamic Shifts in Music and AI Integration

YouTube’s $8 Billion Milestone and the Evolving Landscape of Music and AI In a remarkable testament to its influential role

Songlens Industry Updates: YouTube’s new likeness detection tool aims to protect creators from AI deepfakes, boosting transparency and innovation in the music sector

Songlens Industry Updates: YouTube’s new likeness detection tool aims to protect creators from AI deepfakes, boosting transparency and innovation in the music sector

YouTube Unveils Likeness Detection Tool to Combat AI Deepfakes YouTube has unveiled a new 'Likeness Detection' tool designed to address

SONGLENS Industry Updates: YouTube’s Payout Growth Marks a New Era in Music Collaboration and Discovery

SONGLENS Industry Updates: YouTube’s Payout Growth Marks a New Era in Music Collaboration and Discovery

YouTube's Rising Payouts: A Boon for the Music Industry In a significant development for the music industry, YouTube has announced

SONGLENS Industry Updates: Live Nation Defends Ticketmaster Amid FTC Scrutiny, Announces New Measures for Fair Ticketing

SONGLENS Industry Updates: Live Nation Defends Ticketmaster Amid FTC Scrutiny, Announces New Measures for Fair Ticketing

Ticketmaster Under Scrutiny: Live Nation Defends Policies Amid FTC Lawsuit In a recent development, Live Nation has responded to a

SONGLENS Industry Insights: Pioneering Music Innovation and Cultural Stewardship

SONGLENS Industry Insights: Pioneering Music Innovation and Cultural Stewardship

Spotify Enhances Family Experience with New Parental Controls In a move reflecting technological evolution and consumer demand, Spotify has announced