AI, Data Standards to Transform Global Music Industry; China Goes for Digital Radio DRM
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AI & data standards set to transform global music industry
The global music industry is facing a period of significant upheaval as data and artificial intelligence reshape core business processes, according to Jacob Varghese, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Noctil. New pressures, including legal rulings and the rise of generative AI, are spurring calls for comprehensive changes in the management and use of data across the sector.
China Goes for Digital Radio DRM
While digital platforms are very popular with the Chinese, radio retains a unique and strong position. China National Radio, the nation’s official radio station, has eight channels, and broadcasts for a total of almost 200 hours per day via satellite. Every province, autonomous region and municipality has local broadcasting stations.
Spotify plans to hike US subscription prices in Q1 2026 (report)
JPMorgan analysts estimated that a $1 monthly increase in the US would add about $500 million to Spotify’s annual revenue, the Financial Times reported.
Apple faces class action in France from music streaming users
A French consumer advocacy group has taken legal action, arguing that Apple’s fees have ‘driven up’ the price of subscriptions to music streaming services.
AI Is Reshaping Music: National Poll On Artist Pay, Streaming and More
An exclusive, nationally representative survey of 2,244 Americans reveals a love-hate affair with AI music — and stark divisions across generations and party lines.
Game My Fan teams with Primary Wave Music on artist-personalised games
The Game My Fan platform transforms classic albums and new music into artist-personalised games, creating an entirely new product category, revenue stream and fan engagement channel. The platform is fully scalable for global artists
LALAL.AI Introduces Andromeda: The Next Generation of Audio Source Separation
LALAL.AI’s newest neural network delivers cleaner vocal isolation, consistent quality across diverse tracks, and intuitive controls for all audio creators.
NTS Thrives in the Spaces That Streaming Leaves Behind
How NTS’ Don’t Assume Day uses online radio to build community and bridge the gap in connection that streaming leaves behind.
TikTok is testing limiting AI-generated content in user feeds
Users can adjust a slider to increase or decrease the amount of AI content they see.
Spotify’s Niche Playlist Economy is Our Emotional Barometer
Sapphic longing, frat nostalgia, late–night Wawa blues—our oddly specific soundtracks make college feel a little less lonely.
TIDAL Introduces “Upload,” “Spotlight,” and a $100k Contest for Indie Artists
Streaming service TIDAL has introduced a new feature called Upload, which lets creators and rights-holders place their own original audio tracks directly on the platform and share them with listeners.
ElevenLabs launches ‘Iconic Voice Marketplace’ for brands
Fresh from signing pioneering music-licensing deals with Merlin and Kobalt, AI firm ElevenLabs now has a new service driven by its roster of licensed voice-clones.
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