Deezer Adds New Features; Qobuz, ACT Music Partner on Playlists, Videos
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Is a Daft Punk comeback happening… in Fortnite?
The robots could follow the likes of Lady Gaga, Karol G, and Sabrina Carpenter in headlining Fortnite Festival.
Qobuz, ACT Music Partner on a Worldwide Collaboration
The collaboration will offer an enriched musical experience on Qobuz including playlists selected by Qobuz’ team of music experts, exclusive editorial content, and videos featuring iconic artists from the ACT Music catalog.
TuneIn Partners With Visteon
Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI that is ‘as smart as the smartest artist’ will be here in 3 to 5 years
It’s a prediction that, if true, could have tremendous consequences for music and other creative industries.
As Deezer approaches profitability, it rolls out a custom algorithm and other new features
Deezer believes its custom algorithm will distinguish itself since listeners can fully personalize their recommendations without restriction.
Sevan Mater Introduces Groundbreaking 3D Album Covers
This striking design offers a visual experience, bringing album artwork to life in a way never before seen.
US digital ad revenues grew 14.9% in 2024… which shows music streaming’s problem
For at least one major label, the answer to improving the economics of ad-supported streaming isn’t just about selling more (and more valuable) ads however. It’s about potentially charging for these currently-free services.
Why AM/FM Radio Will Never Die
Even under the challenging conditions that we’re facing now, radio still has a lot going for it, and has the tools, traits, and trajectory to hang around. But there’s a lot of space between surviving and thriving.
Reservoir expands global footprint with launch of India office via PopIndia subsidiary in Mumbai
PopIndia is focused on signing and developing regional talent and acquiring catalogues across publishing and recorded music. The company’s first publishing deal is with singer, songwriter, rapper and YouTube star Yohani.
Dead Composer Keeps Playing Thanks to a Lab-Grown Brain
Visitors to the Art Gallery of Western Australia are gathering around a glowing plinth, not to witness a live concert, but to experience the music of a man who’s been dead for four years.
PPL licensing ruling shakes up India’s performance rights sector
The big story in India this week is a ruling of a division bench of the Delhi High Court about performance rights organisation PPL.
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