The first edition of the KIOSK Branding Conference was held on February 6, 2026, at Lauba, featuring a sold-out, full-day conference program and an evening KIOSK AFTER DARK party at Peti kupe.On Friday, February 6, Zagreb hosted the inaugural edition of the KIOSK Branding Conference, the first regional conceptual conference dedicated to contemporary branding, design, culture, and...

Last week, Spotify announced that it is partnering with the world’s major record companies — Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group — together with independent-rights organisations such as Merlin Network and Believe — to develop generative AI features under a set of “artist-first” principles.Spotify framed it as a strategic effort to build AI-powered music...

More than 200 leaders from across the music world – including CEOs of independent labels, publishers, and artist services – have signed an open letter asking for an official investigation into a recent deal between two powerful players in the industry: Universal Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings.In May, UMG quietly acquired a large part of Downtown Music’s...

Spotify has just signed a major new deal with Warner Music Group (WMG), one of the biggest record labels in the world. This agreement, covering both recorded music and publishing rights, could introduce some changes to the platform. In a statement announcing the deal, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said:“For Spotify, 2025 is a year of accelerated execution, and our partners at...