10,000 AI Tracks Uploaded Daily to Deezer; Incantio Debuts Sync Marketplace to Connect Music Supervisors, Indie Artists
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10,000 AI tracks are uploaded daily to Deezer, platform reveals, as it files two patents for new AI detection tool
CEO Alexis Lanternier said the company plans to 'exclude' fully AI-generated tracks 'from algorithmic and editorial recommendation.'
Soundstripe deepens its sync focus with The Rights acquisition
“Combining forces will accelerate our mutual goal of unlocking music licensing at scale,” promised The Rights CEO Tres Williams, who will be an advisor to Soundstripe following the acquisition.
Weverse hit 150m lifetime downloads, saw 19% user growth in 2024, as Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa join superfan platform
'2024 was a transformative year for Weverse,' said Joon Choi, President of Weverse Company.
Sonos takeover speculation grows, with Spotify or Amazon tipped as potential suitors
The company’s recent struggles have pushed its market value down to $1.7 billion from over $5 billion during its pandemic peak.
Incantio Launches Sync Marketplace to Connect Music Supervisors with Indie Artists
Incantio, the new independent sync marketplace, lightens the load and makes artists and sync licensors more discoverable to each other — connecting artists with meaningful sync opportunities for their work while also helping media makers to find great pre-licensed independent music to match their content.
Splice, which hit nearly 350m downloads in 2024, reveals the fastest-growing genres on its platform
In a new report co-authored with market research firm MIDiA and released on Wednesday (January 22), Splice said pluggnb – a blend of trap subgenre plugg and 1990s R&B – was the fastest-growing genre on its platform in 2024, as measured by downloads of pluggnb sample packs. Splice says it tracks “hundreds” of music genres on its platform.
Hercules Launches DJControl Mix Ultra
Hercules is busting down the barriers to DJing and musical creativity with its latest controller. Built for today’s smartphone-driven music culture, the DJControl Mix Ultra offers DJs, tech-savvy hobbyists, and seasoned performers a lightweight, battery-powered device that brings professional-level DJing to any location.
Walk Off Entertainment Inks Global Deal With Virgin Music Group
Walk Off Entertainment, the Nashville-based company launched by former artist and social media executive Chris Ruediger, has signed a global deal with Virgin Music Group.
Exploring the Artificial Intelligence Revolution in the Music Industry
Like any other revolution, this new technology also has fears and misgivings. But what is AI exactly? How does it work? How far can it go? And most importantly, will it take over our jobs in the music industry?
YouTube tests better audio quality for its Premium subscribers
Music quality is getting a boost on YouTube, although it is subscribers to its YouTube Premium tier who will benefit.
Music AI’s Moises Celebrates 50M Users and $40M Funding in AI-Powered Milestone
Big news out of the music tech world—Music AI, the masterminds behind Moises, just raised $40 million in Series A funding. This isn’t just another funding round; it’s a statement. With support from heavy hitters like Connect Ventures (backed by Creative Artists Agency) and Brazilian VC powerhouse monashees, Music AI is proving it’s here to revolutionize how musicians create and collaborate.
Music Business Association to Present DDEX with 2025 Impact Award
Recipients will be honored at the organization’s fourth annual Bizzy Awards dinner sponsored by Warner Music Group, happening Wednesday, May 14 during Music Biz 2025 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.
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