Could YouTube be the Music-First Social Platform the Industry Needs?; Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Get a DAW for Musicmaking
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Could YouTube be the music-first social platform the industry needs?
Social media is only going to become more entwined with artist success. Time spent creating content is growing fast and an increasing number of artists now see social platforms, rather than streaming, as their first stop for releasing new music. With AI-enabled fan remixing tools on the horizon, the “value gap” between the music activity happening on social platforms, and the revenue that social platforms contribute to the music industry, is growing.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is getting a DAW for musicmaking
RipX DAW for Apple Vision Pro is listed as “coming soon” with a user interface designed for the wearable device.
Harmony or Discord? Impact of UMG’s Split With TikTok on the Industry
The outcome of Universal's standoff with TikTok bears similarities to the Hollywood Writers' Strike. The standoff will highlight which party is more affected and the duration each can endure the situation.
Hit biopic One Love boosts Bob Marley's classic catalogue
The main catalogue beneficiary is Bob Marley And The Wailers’ hits collection Legend (Tuff Gong/Island), which is marking its 40th anniversary this year.
Sammy Andrews on what 2024 has in store for the world of music and tech
Deviate Digital CEO Sammy Andrews outlines what 2024 holds in store for the world of music and tech.
Fate of Vancouver musician's long-lost song highlights growing problem of streaming fraud
Fake versions of song appeared on apps, in an example of fraud that siphons $2B US a year, B.C. company says.
Indie Guitarist shares Growth Hacks, How much 10M Spotify streams paid
Independent guitarist Bernth Brodträger plays in several European rock bands, though he’s probably best known for his YouTube channel with 1.06 million subscribers.
TikTok Is Changing the Way You Discover Music. Meet the Young Creators Making It Happen
"Maybe I should run, I'm only 21, I don't even know who I want to become," sings the woman with 4 million TikTok followers who sounds like she's from another era entirely.
Indie Guitarist shares Growth Hacks, How much 10M Spotify streams paid
Ace Frehley Voices Concern Over AI Becoming 'Self-Aware' in New Song
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