How Data Is Driving Music Industry Decisions; Scandinavia’s Ever-Evolving Influence on Pop Music
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How Data Is Driving Music Industry Decisions
Music analytics is reshaping strategy, learn how data helps labels and artists predict success, plan tours, and build fanbases smarter than ever.
Michael Bublé’s Christmas hits are suddenly a regulatory issue in Canada
It’s beginning to look a lot like… more arguments over Canada’s attempts to charge a levy on global streaming services’ revenues.
Doja Cat starred in Apple Music Studios’ first album-party livestream
Apple Music recently celebrated its tenth anniversary by opening a new studios complex in Los Angeles. Doja Cat dropped in last week.
When AI Meets Mixing: Use the Machine, Keep the Music
Hybrid systems are emerging: workflows where AI suggests micro-automation, dynamic edits tied to lyrical highlights, or adaptive mastering that recognises distribution loudness targets automatically.
This AI guitar pedal lets you “sound like any song” with just one click
Guitar playing officially enters the machine-learning era.
Scandinavia’s Ever-Evolving Influence on Pop Music
Scandinavia has long punched above its weight in the global music scene, but artists like Zara Larsson and Sigrid are proving that the region’s formula for producing stars has withstood the test of time.
Spotify to crackdown on AI “slop” in bid to protect artists
The crackdown will remove tracks with unauthorised vocal cloning, restrict the spread of “spammy” tracks and require artists to disclose AI use.
Ayra Starr hits her latest milestone: 3bn Spotify streams
Ayra Starr is one of the biggest Afrobeats success stories, with reports this week citing a new milestone: three billion Spotify streams.
Armada Music Plants Its Flag in London With a Massive New Creative Hub
London’s Shoreditch just got louder. Armada Music Group has cut the ribbon on a sprawling new six-floor complex designed to push its global roster deeper into one of dance culture’s most influential cities.
This new AI tool helps creators adapt music to their content
Epidemic Sound has introduced “Adapt”, an AI tool that gives content creators more control over how they use licensed tracks. This tool allows users to adjust songs from the company’s library by removing or isolating instruments, extending arrangements and reshaping sections to fit specific projects.
Morgan Evans Teams With Virgin Music Group
Hailing from Australia, Evans released his debut self-titled album in 2014, marking his burst into the country music scene. Over the course of his career, he has garnered more than 800 million streams.
Streaming’s Billion-Dollar Leak: Why Piracy Still Wins
Piracy costs streaming billions yearly. Learn why enforcement fails, how pirates adapt, and why prevention is the only way to win the fight.
Could An AI PD Out-Program A Human?
AI has done some amazing things during the nearly three years of ChatGPT’s existence. But is the technology good enough that a well-trained bot could successfully program a radio station?
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