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Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Sting And The Police Reach New Career Peaks Together
Sting and The Police's The Very Best Of hits a new peak at No. 89 on the U.K.'s Official Albums ... More Streaming chart, marking a career high for both acts. UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 01: Photo of Andy SUMMERS and Stewart COPELAND and POLICE and STING; L-R: Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, Sting - posed, group shot (Photo by John Rodgers/Redferns) Redferns Sting and The Police will, of course, forever be intertwined, though the two are separate musical acts. Sting got his start as the frontman of the English rock group, but after finding great success with his bandmates, he broke out and enjoyed a hugely fruitful solo career, one which continues to this day. The two artists appear together on the rankings in the United Kingdom with some regularity, as the simply-titled compilation The Very Best Of is credited to both Sting and The Police. The project includes music from the pair of beloved figures. The Very Best Of returns to one tally in that country this week, and as it does, the set reaches a special new high. The compilation reappears on the Official Albums Streaming chart, the list of the most played projects on popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Music throughout the U.K. this frame. The Very Best Of returns at No. 89 this week. Both Sting and The Police have only ever reached the Official Albums Streaming chart with The Very Best Of , their joint greatest-hits compilation. Its new No. 89 placement now stands as the collection's all-time high point. That means both acts reach a new career peak at the same time. The compilation only debuted on the Official Albums Streaming chart in January of this year. It opened at No. 99, in second-to-last place, earning Sting and The Police a debut appearance. Since then, it has never risen above No. 91 in the many frames it's lived on this streaming-only roster — until this frame. Decades as a Chart Success While The Very Best Of may be new to the Official Albums Streaming ranking, the project has already spent decades as a commercial success throughout the U.K. The set earned both acts a No. 1 on the main list of the most consumed albums in the country in 2002. It reached the summit dozens of weeks into its run, after opening just outside the top 10 back in 1997.
Wales Online
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Spotify playlist designed to help you drive more safely
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Allianz has launched a new data-driven initiative on Spotify that encourages motorists to drive more safely by changing the beat of their music. 'Seat Belters' is a free in-app experience for Spotify users that creates a personalised playlist featuring songs that have lower beats per minute (BPM). Studies show that music can have a direct influence on how we drive. Songs with a fast tempo - over 120 BPM - can subconsciously encourage drivers to speed up and change lanes more often. In contrast, music that matches the average resting heart rate - around 60–80 BPM - is associated with calmer, more focused driving. Younger adults are most inclined to stream music while driving. Studies indicate that faster music can lead to increased heart rate variability, elevated mental workload, and more unpredictable driving patterns, suggesting motorists could benefit from a more mindful music curation approach while on the road. Allianz's new campaign on Spotify aims to help drivers tune into a more mindful, more aware pace that is just as enjoyable, for better driving. Each playlist is unique, leveraging Spotify's unique streaming intelligence but filtered for music in a safer tempo range (60–80 BPM). While the specific songs will vary, tracks by some of the UK's most iconic artists fall into the 'safe category'. To launch Seat Belters, music artist Big Manny and Police drummer Stewart Copeland have been explaining more about why music is vital for safe driving – watch here. Matt Cox, Allianz UK Chief Claims Officer, said: 'The music we listen to can play a big part in changing our mood and actions, and it's no different when we're behind the wheel. Our claims data shows we can always do better when it comes to driving safe. We're excited to work with Spotify and offer an experience which isn't just personalised, but will potentially help keep the roads safer.' To create your personalised playlist, visit:
RTÉ News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Musicians shouldn't feel threatened by AI
As a founding member and drummer with The Police, Stewart Copeland knows what it takes to make a hit. He has embraced the latest technological advances throughout his career and believes musicians should not feel threatened by artificial intelligence (AI). He was one of the keynote speakers at this year's Dublin Tech Summit, focussing on the impact of tech on the music industry. At a time when many artists are worried that AI could steal their work and even one day replace them, Mr Copeland has a more optimistic view of how technology and music can work together. "I was one of the first artists to be threatened by technology," he said. "In the late sixties or early seventies someone invented the drum box. "It was the beginning of the threat to all drummers because a machine played it better." He agrees however that the threat was unfounded. "As in most cases of advancing technology, some people are displaced and others and empowered and I think that is probably the case with AI," he said. He believes AI is a blessing for creatives. "At the moment, AI is generating lame music that people don't respond to, who knows maybe it will get better, but at the moment, the creative types who are interacting with AI are using their tastes to discern between lame and cool." Mr Copeland says there are unanswered questions when it comes to AI and copyright, but believes it will be much harder for AI to replace musicians when it comes to live performances. "The kind of artistic work I do, banging on drums, my gig is safe." "As far as recording, yes the machines sought to replace me decades ago, but as for me showing up to perform in front of an audience, I don't think they want to watch a computer." The Dublin Tech Summit (DTS25) welcomed more than 8,000 attendees at the RDS this week. Industry leaders from around the world gathered to showcase and discuss the latest developments in technology, with a major focus this year on AI. The summit is the centrepiece of Dublin Tech Week, a week-long celebration of all things tech from 23 - 30 May, incorporating both industry and community-led events, supported by Dublin City Council and major city stakeholders. "DTS25 brings global tech leaders to our island not just to talk, but to shape the future. We want to bring people together to share ideas they can actually use in their work and in their everyday lives," said Clare Kilmartin, COO of Dublin Tech Week.
The Journal
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Journal
Allianz Ireland and Spotify targeting road safety with personalised music playlists
IT'S IN ALL of our interests to keep Irish roads as safe as possible, and it turns out there's a small change you can make to help keep yourself safe while driving. Allianz has partnered with streaming giant Spotify to produce 'Seat Belters', an in-app tool which will create personalised playlists for drivers based on their listening history. The purpose of these playlists is to curate a selection of your favourite down-tempo songs that can contribute to better driving. Studies have shown that the music we listen to when driving can have an effect on many of our behaviours and faculties. Songs with over 120 beats per minute were found to have the worst impact on crucial decision-making competencies such as speed, alertness and reaction time. Indeed, one study shows that listening to high-tempo music while driving increased heart rate variability, mental workload, and produced more erratic driving patterns. In short, the more beats per minute a song has, the riskier your driving. It seems as though most adults in Ireland are aware that music impacts their driving. According to a nationally representative survey commissioned by Allianz Ireland in April 2025, over half of Irish adults believe that listening to music influences their driving. This survey also revealed that young drivers are the most likely to be streaming music while driving. Seat Belters, therefore, is designed to filter out songs with such high beats per minute and instead put together a playlist for better driving. This doesn't mean you'll be getting a random selection of someone else's favourite music, though. By partnering with one of the most trusted names in streaming, Allianz has ensured that your Seat Belters playlist will be tailored to your taste, using your own listening habits to build a set of songs that strike a balance between your usual rotation and road-safe bangers. Advertisement Allianz Ireland / YouTube Specifically, the tool will look for your most-played songs that fit into the 60-80pm range. The app can also study your past listening to let you know about your listening habits and tell you whether your listening habits are roadworthy. To bring this science to life, Allianz has also launched Dashboard Drumming, a social video activation pairing legendary drummer Stewart Copeland (The Police) with science content creator Big Manny. In a parked car, they use nothing but a dashboard and a drumbeat to demonstrate how changing tempo affects mindset, mood, and ultimately driving behaviour — making BPM instantly relatable and shareable. It's a fun but powerful way to show how we respond to rhythm behind the wheel. If you're curious about your Seat Belters safe driving playlist, visit this link or use the QR code below to access the tool through your Spotify app. Mark Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer at Allianz Ireland, said: 'This initiative is about promoting a better driving experience by influencing driver behaviour through music. The music we listen to can significantly affect our mood and actions — so why not harness this to encourage better driving habits? 'We're thrilled to partner with Spotify on this groundbreaking international campaign, offering an in-app tool that is not only practical and enjoyable but also personalised, with the potential to reduce road accidents.' Seat Belters marks an innovative partnership led by Allianz Ireland that will launch this month not only in Ireland but in the UK, Australia and Austria, and will be advertised to non-Premium users via the app itself. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurance and financial services companies, with operations in numerous countries serving millions of customers globally. Allianz Insurance has operated in Ireland since 1902, serving more than 800,000 customers and employing over 700 people across the country.
North Wales Live
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Spotify playlist designed to help you drive more safely
Allianz has launched a new data-driven initiative on Spotify that encourages motorists to drive more safely by changing the beat of their music. 'Seat Belters' is a free in-app experience for Spotify users that creates a personalised playlist featuring songs that have lower beats per minute (BPM). Studies show that music can have a direct influence on how we drive. Songs with a fast tempo - over 120 BPM - can subconsciously encourage drivers to speed up and change lanes more often. In contrast, music that matches the average resting heart rate - around 60–80 BPM - is associated with calmer, more focused driving. Younger adults are most inclined to stream music while driving. Studies indicate that faster music can lead to increased heart rate variability, elevated mental workload, and more unpredictable driving patterns, suggesting motorists could benefit from a more mindful music curation approach while on the road. Allianz's new campaign on Spotify aims to help drivers tune into a more mindful, more aware pace that is just as enjoyable, for better driving. Each playlist is unique, leveraging Spotify's unique streaming intelligence but filtered for music in a safer tempo range (60–80 BPM). While the specific songs will vary, tracks by some of the UK's most iconic artists fall into the 'safe category'. To launch Seat Belters, music artist Big Manny and Police drummer Stewart Copeland have been explaining more about why music is vital for safe driving – watch here. Matt Cox, Allianz UK Chief Claims Officer, said: 'The music we listen to can play a big part in changing our mood and actions, and it's no different when we're behind the wheel. Our claims data shows we can always do better when it comes to driving safe. We're excited to work with Spotify and offer an experience which isn't just personalised, but will potentially help keep the roads safer.'
