When we started Nue, we believed tech was going to be the savior to the music industry. When Napster and LimeWire decimated the CD business, it gave birth to new levels of fandom. We launched Nue right around the time Spotify launched in the US and we befriended their team and embraced their vision at the time. It led to working together and since then, we’ve continued to honor the power of innovative technology and its impact on the music ecosystem. From iPods to apps, to social media to creation tools, technology continues to help fuel growth in the music industry.This year has been all about vibe coding. The tools just keep getting better as we industrialize our imagination. It’s amazing what we can create in this day and age as the space grows exponentially every day.On one hand, it’s such an exciting time. AI has empowered the next evolution of the internet. Everything is changing, and music is again at the forefront of the digital revolution. I can go on and on about this! I have so much to say about Music AI and how, if done right and tastefully, it’s a massive win for the world of music.With all of the upside creative potential being unleashed by this golden era of technology, there is also a vicious news cycle in the world. Every day the headlines are filled with challenges, acts of terror and a continuum of destruction and distraction. It’s important as ever to stay on the pulse of news and understanding the trends, but it’s also really hard to manage from a mental health perspective.That’s why we created Sonny Vibes, a vibe-coded musician who is here to highlight a piece of good news every day, mostly in the form of a song.We are still in the very early stages of this, and we are just testing out what’s possible. It’s truly amazing, and I would greatly appreciate it if you checked him out and helped spread the good word.Together with our partners at Controlla Voice, we are building a community and would love for you to share your good news.Please follow along here on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok
BEATS
Cardi B Joins Bobbie to Fight Feeding Shame and Maternal Inequity As Bobbie’s honorary “chief confidence officer,” Cardi B stars in “The B is for Bobbie,” which launches today. The aim is to help parents feel better about their feeding choices, while also raising awareness of the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. and the need for greater parental rights. (Adweek)
SHEIN and Rap Superstar GloRilla Drop Fire-and-Ice-Inspired Collection Built for Self-ExpressionSHEIN, the global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, has teamed up with multi-platinum recording artist GloRilla to debut a collection infused with her dynamic style. (PR Newswire)
How Anyma Pulled Off the Biggest Electronic Music Show Ever at the Pyramids of Giza: ‘Truly Historic’The people who forged these sacred sites housing the tombs of pharaohs were visionary in their designs, but there’s no way they could have foreseen that thousands of years later, the place they created would host 15,000 people arriving to see a musical genre that wouldn’t be invented for millennia. (Billboard)
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Toys, Dolls, Games and More Coming: Netflix Inks Unique Co-Master Deals With Mattel and HasbroGet ready, Huntr/x gang: A slew of “KPop Demon Hunters” toys, collectibles, plushies, games and role-playing products based on Netflix’s monster animated musical hit movie is coming next year. (Variety)
BYTES
Jimmy Iovine and Rick Rubin vigorously debate the merits of their favorite bands on the latest installment of the Rushmore podcast, which is hosted on X by WME Group Executive Chairman Ari Emanuel and music manager Ben Persky.
Jon Caramanica, host of “Popcast,” explains why Valorant’s new Champions anthem, “Last Shot,” captures the moment.
The graphic design brand's first-ever World Tour is on a mission to train 1 million users—one creative, colorful stop at a time.
Each Sonny Vibes track transforms real good news into sound. Blending human creativity with AI tools, Sonny crafts daily songs that radiate optimism reminding us that even in the noise, there’s still harmony in the world.
This week's newsletter was carefully curated by the Nue Agency staff and our editor Rachel Meisner. If you think we missed something this week or have any suggestions/comments for next week's newsletter, let us know!