Apple Music
The latest Apple Music news from Lockgroove: 5 stories, each with our own take and three songs to play next.

Apple Music names Olivia Dean its 2026 Artist of the Year, the first UK artist to win
Announced alongside Apple Music's Best of 2026 content, the award follows Tyler, the Creator, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift.

Apple Music pushes into live video with a free festival stream and a London venue
After Club Live in May, Apple's first video festival livestream from Head Trip suggests live programming is becoming part of its subscription pitch.

Apple posts a record September quarter, with Services at $31.6 billion and a music record cited
Apple still does not break out Apple Music revenue or subscribers, so the music signal comes from commentary, not numbers.

Music streaming prices in 2026: Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music, Amazon, Tidal, Deezer
Every major service raised prices this year. Here is what each plan now costs in the US, what you get for the money, and which one fits your listening.

Apple Music gets its first full rebrand, with a logo shaped by a Fred again.. track
The new identity was made with practical effects, not software, and reaches iPhones with iOS 27.2.