Naavik Digest: Music Games and the Setlist Problem
About this episode
The episode explores the past, present, and future of music games, including licensing issues and notable products in the space.
This is the audio version of the Naavik Digest newsletter published on April 12th, 2026. We dig into the past, present, and future of music games – exploring the nuances of licensing, mobile winners, Fortnite’s music evolution, Duolingo’s new focus, the upcoming launch of Stage Tour, and more. You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/ music-games-and-the-setlist-problem Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co . Watch our episodes: YouTube Channel For more episodes and details: Podcast Website Free newsletter: Naavik Digest Follow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Website Sound design by Gavin Mc Cabe .
People in this episode
Host: Naavik
Topics covered
- music games
- licensing
- mobile games
- Fortnite music evolution
- Duolingo focus
- Stage Tour launch
Keywords
- music games
- licensing
- Fortnite
- Duolingo
- Stage Tour
- mobile games
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Fortnite, Duolingo, Stage Tour
Books & works: Naavik Digest
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