This week’s pulse brings AI transparency, artist empowerment, tour news, festival milestones, and album drops. Digest fast—execute faster.
1. Deezer Tags AI‑Created Music to Fight Fraud
Deezer now labels tracks suspected of being AI-generated and withholds royalties from suspicious streaming farms—aiming to protect real artists’ income. Read the AP News update ↗︎
- Quick win: Transparently share this update—fans appreciate platforms that back authenticity.
- Pro tip: Consider adding an “AI-cleared” badge on your own releases to highlight human artistry.
2. James Blake Slams Industry’s Social‑First Obsession
James Blake criticized streaming platforms, TikTok, and ticketing giants for devaluing artistry. He’s gone independent, calling for transparency—and empowering peers. Read his bold FT interview ↗︎
- Quick win: Use Blake’s stance to spark a convo: “Is artistry worth more than algorithms?”
- Pro tip: Share your own transparency play—publishing royalty breakdowns, direct-to-fan metrics, etc.
3. Sabrina Carpenter’s Controversial Cover Gets Carly Simon’s Support
Carly Simon defended Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative “Man’s Best Friend” album cover, calling it tame compared to 1970s classics. Read the full take ↗︎
- Quick win: Start a thread: “Is art crossing the line or just sparking conversation?”
- Pro tip: Encourage respectful debate to boost engagement—ask your audience where they stand.
4. BLACKPINK’s Comeback Rumored for June—but Where’s the Promo?
A new BLACKPINK single may drop at month’s end—but fans are calling out YG for radio silence before their BIG world tour. Read fan reactions ↗︎
- Quick win: Use this as a case study: hype works—silence doesn’t.
- Pro tip: Tease early and often—don’t save promo until drop day.
5. Twenty One Pilots Announce “Clancy Tour: Breach 2025”
Twenty One Pilots will tour North America this fall, starting Sept 18 in Cincinnati, tied to their upcoming album *Breach*. Pre-sale opened June 17. Tour & single details ↗︎
- Quick win: Highlight pre-sale opportunities in email blasts or fan groups.
- Pro tip: Frame your own live-streams as exclusive “tour-alike” events to build momentum.
6. Primavera Sound Barcelona Smashes Records Again
With 293,000 attendees and €300 m in revenue, Primavera Sound set a new attendance high from June 5–7. Praise and stats ↗︎
- Quick win: Use this headline to justify investing in festivals.
- Pro tip: Share backstage clips or 1‑min recaps to catch the FOMO wave.
7. Little Simz Drops *Lotus* to Critical Praise
Little Simz’s album *Lotus* (released June 6) blends hip‑hop, jazz, punk, funk—earning high praise for emotional depth. Album review & features ↗︎
- Quick win: Highlight her genre‑blending approach as inspiration for creative flexibility.
- Pro tip: Spin off content: "Why *Lotus* proves emotional honesty trumps formula."
8. Turnstile’s *Never Enough* Hits Hard & Debuts Visual Album
Hardcore punk act Turnstile dropped *Never Enough* on June 6, their highest‑charting album yet—with a visual film premiered at Tribeca. Album & visual film details ↗︎
- Quick win: Talk about expanding your release—audio + visual film = stronger impact.
- Pro tip: Consider low‑budget visual companions—lyrics video, mini‑doc, or performance cut.
There it is—your Friday ammo. Share the stories, tag the moves, and stay tuned—next week’s pulse drops fresh.