5 Lines of Code Worth Asking For; Songfox Taps Musical AI For AI-Powered Music Creation Platform
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Five lines of code worth asking for
AI music companies are salivating as it becomes clear that some music rights holders are caving and licensing their artists’ music and compositions without attribution. They are essentially preparing to license blind, giving up the means of seeing exactly how their music is being used once trained on by AI companies.
Electronic Music’s $12.9B Rise—and What It Means for Apps
Electronic music has officially taken center stage in digital culture. From TikTok trends to summer workout playlists, electronic beats are driving the sounds and experiences users crave. And now, this cultural wave is fueling a new era of fitness and training app experiences.
Songfox Taps Musical AI as Partner in New AI-Powered Music Creation Platform
Together, they are setting a new standard for generative AI, demonstrating that tech innovation and artists’ rights can work hand in hand to unlock music making for more people.
Mahogany Songs unveils progress report following first anniversary of partnership with Believe
Launched last May in partnership with Believe, the curated distribution service now represents 148 artists across 18 countries, spanning indie, jazz, soul, folk and more. Support is tailored to their needs across campaign strategy, social media and A&R.
Downtown expands presence in Africa, as Sheer rebrands to Downtown Music Publishing Africa
Sheer was acquired by DMP parent Downtown Music Holdings in 2020.
Atlantic and Avex Music Groups Team Up With One Or Eight
The Atlantic Records team will begin working alongside Avex Music Group to promote the band’s upcoming single “365,” which will be released on June 18. The group is currently in the midst of a meet and greet tour, in cities across Japan, the United States, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.
New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists
Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.
Max Martin chips in to Maia Universe’s €1m funding round
Swedish music-tech startup Maia Universe has raised a €1m funding round, and one of the investors is songwriting and producing royalty.
amp Sound Branding Launches Sonic Hub
This AI-powered platform redefines the role of sound in brand strategy, making it smarter, more agile, measurable, and deeply integrated across teams, audio touchpoints, channels, and content.
B&O's reimagined music system bridges the gap between classic vinyl and modern streaming
Vinyl and streaming combine in the Beosystem 3000c.
HYBE selling entire SM Entertainment stake to Tencent Music for nearly $180m
SM Entertainment was the subject of a flurry of music industry media headlines in 2023, as rival HYBE made a hostile takeover play for the Korean company. In the end, HYBE took control of a minority stake in SM.
Can Quantum Computer create a Hit Song?
Can a Quantum Computer create a hit song? A new track made using a quantum computer has just been released. It’s an early look at how quantum tech could play a role in the future of music.
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