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SiriusXM is set to offer live, hole-by-hole coverage of golf's 2023 Ryder Cup, featuring top players from the United States and Europe. The coverage will span more than 28 hours from September 29 to October 1 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.

Storybutton, a new audio player targeting children under 12, aims to shift the streaming audio experience away from smartphones and tablets. A tenet of Storybutton's strategy is its recent partnership with iHeartMedia, aimed at launching a new children's podcast network.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently clarified the company's stance on AI-generated music, months after Spotify removed a track featuring AI-cloned voices of artists Drake and The Weeknd. Ek outlined three categories of AI use in music to the BBC.

Musician Dennis Graham, the father of rap superstar Drake, is getting his own radio show on SiriusXM. The show, titled Stormy Monday's, will air on the Sound 42 channel, a branch of Drake's OVO Sound label.

Michigan-born broadcast executive Brian Maloney has unveiled his latest project: a new streaming radio station named The Sonic Coast. The app-based platform specializes in Americana and roots-rock, aiming to serve as a launchpad for both folk and blues.

TuneIn is expanding its offerings with the introduction of Country A-Go-Go from actor Tom Hanks and radio veteran Debbie Daughtry. To bring this project to life, Hanks and Daughtry digitized over 3,500 vinyl records from their personal collections.

In an effort to close the advertising revenue gap with tech giants like YouTube and Meta, Spotify has introduced a new feature called Showcase. This paid promotional tool allows artists and their teams to highlight new and older releases on Spotify’s widely-visited Mobile Home page.

Clubhouse, the social media platform that originally gained traction for its live audio rooms, is pivoting to a more messaging-like experience with a new voice-only group chats feature. The live chatrooms will still exist but are less prominently showcased.

Spotify is gearing up to introduce a free audiobook trial for its subscribers, according to a new report. This pilot initiative is a shift from the streamer's current pay-per-download model for audiobooks, which it started offering last year after acquiring Findaway.

Streaming platform TuneIn has renewed its international distribution agreement with the NFL for the 2023 season, offering complete coverage to audiences outside North America. TuneIn Premium subscribers will enjoy access to live and on-demand game broadcasts for all 32 teams.