Deconstruction: the Weeknd – ‘Blinding Lights’ w/ Ski Oakenfull

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Head of Education and Curriculum and master of Track Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. In this video, Ski breaks down the Weeknd’s hit track, ‘Blinding Lights’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to its […]

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Global Spotify chart streams rose 3% last week – but fell again in the United States

Deezer says there’s reason to be hopeful – and we need to wait things out
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The Weeknd enjoys major debut on Spotify with new album, racking up over 59m chart streams in a day

Drake’s Scorpion remains the record-holder for day one global streams with more than 132m
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Confirmed: The Weeknd’s After Hours surpassed a million pre-adds on Apple Music ahead of release

“Let the music heal us during these dark times.”
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The Weeknd smashes Apple Music record, heading towards 1m global pre-adds of new album

After Hours already has 975,000 pre-adds – Apple’s digital equivalent of traditional pre-orders
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Yes, global Spotify chart streams are down this week. No, that doesn’t mean Coronavirus is hurting the record industry.

Worldwide streams in Spotify’s Top 200 have fallen 11%. But that’s no reason for labels to worry…
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