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Music Industry News and Everything Ameritz


From Backing Tracks to Billions of Streams: Our Story
From cassette backing tracks in a small Liverpool shop to billions of streams worldwide, discover how Ameritz Music has evolved with every era of the music industry.
6 days ago6 min read


Everyone Wrote Off CDs. Gen Z Had Other Plans.
New industry figures reveal physical music is back on the rise, with Gen Z helping fuel a surprising comeback for compact discs.
Jul 285 min read


A New Chapter for Mellotron Begins
With fresh signings, new releases and plenty more on the horizon, there's never been a better time to dive into everything happening at Mellotron.
Jul 242 min read


iPods Are Cool Again?
The iPod may be gone, but it's far from forgotten. What's causing a surge in interest?
Jul 204 min read


30.5 Million Streams and Counting
Five of our in-house producers have collectively surpassed 30.5 million streams.
Jul 202 min read


Skip the Queue: Spotify's New Feature Rewards Its Biggest Fans
Spotify takes a step into the world of concert ticketing with Reserved.
Jul 134 min read


Celebrating 10 Years of Cream Classical
Following a milestone celebration, we're looking back at another spectacular year of Cream Classical!
Jul 113 min read


The Weeknd Hits $440 Million on After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour
The Weeknd's record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Tour has topped 3 million tickets sold and $440 million in 2026 alone.
Jul 62 min read


YouTube Launches Music Nights
YouTube unveils the curtains behind its 'Music Nights' events.
Jul 53 min read
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