All About Opera, in Data; Streaming is Missing Cultural Moments, and Superstars Know It; Splice Expands AI Capabilities with Create
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Streaming is missing cultural moments, and superstars know it
In the modern music industry, a near constant supply of music is expected to succeed on streaming platforms. Drake is one of the best examples of this: since 2015 he has released an album every year, in addition to two collaborative albums, adding up to 200 tracks. That amounts to a new track every 16 days for more than 8 years, not including any other non-album singles or collaborations.
The Spotify Top 20 is a snapshot of a much bigger story about independence in music
Who controls the biggest 20 global tracks on Spotify right now? If you’re thinking the major record companies you’re… half right.
All about opera, in data: Operabase’s Ulrike Köstinger
It started as a hobby. Then it grew. When Mike Gibb started a database of opera performances in 1996, he can hardly have imagined that a quarter of a century later, Operabase would have become the definitive archive of opera performances and artists with their capabilities and schedules, used by hundreds of opera houses around the world. Eventually, in 2018, it was time for Gibb to step back and sell the business.
Spotify issues guide to help Artists to ‘Get Ready For Wrapped’
Spotify’s annual Wrapped year-end recaps have become a true common cultural moment for both fans and the artists they love. To help artists prepare to make the most of the moment, Spotify has issued a “Get Ready For Wrapped” guide.
Too Lost and beatBread Launch Embedded Financing Tool for Artists, Labels
The integration puts beatBread’s chordCashAI automated advance customization tools directly into the Too Lost platform. Artists and label owners distributed by Too Lost will be able to receive fast-tracked advances and customize their deal terms without leaving their Too Lost account, while available funding options will be updated automatically with each payment cycle.
Music creation platform Splice expands AI capabilities with Create
Splice continues to empower music producers with a groundbreaking AI experience that can generate sophisticated musical arrangements in seconds. By building on its industry-leading sounds catalog, focusing on creative flow over sample searching, Splice has opened up a new and powerful way to discover sounds, find inspiration and start songs with Create.
KIT Plugins, an audio software startup that help producers and musicians enhance their sound, raises $1 million
KIT Plugins, a music software development startup, has raised $1 million in seed funding led by Copycat Holdings. The Nashville-based startup offers digital audio emulations of rare analog gear to help producers and musicians record quality studio sound.
LivePod turns your Apple Music Up Next queue into a Live Activity
There are many iOS apps available on the App Store that help users enhance their Apple Music experience.
Cyanite CEO Markus Schwarzer: 7 reasons why generative AI doesn't mark the end of music creativity
The music industry is seemingly experiencing an existential crisis with the arrival of genAI. Just take a look at the news stories asking whether AI can replace your favourite singer, or what the fate of musicians is, if AI can start making music.
How To Vote In The 2024 GRAMMYs: A Complete First Round Voting Guide For GRAMMY Voters
First Round Voting for the 2024 GRAMMYs opens Wednesday, Oct. 11. Here’s some important information GRAMMY voters need to know, including key dates, rules and amendments updates, GRAMMY Awards voting procedural changes, and more.
SoundExchange Celebrates with L.A. Artist showcase
SoundExchange is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2023.
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