Kobalt Debuts New Kosign Platform; Amuse Introduces In-app Deal Tracker
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Sony Music Publishing launches NFTs for Sandal Telephone group
Some companies are still releasing music NFTs in 2025.
Amuse Introduces In-app Deal Tracker
Amuse, the global distribution and Artist Services platform, has established itself as a front-running music company with their smart and flexible offering designed to help artists at every stage of their career stay independent.
SXSW London to Showcase ‘British Creativity’ and ‘Local Innovation’ with Launch of UK Roadshow This Spring
Free events will celebrate local innovation and creativity in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Gateshead and Belfast, in the lead up to the inaugural European edition of SXSW London in June 2–7, 2025.
Songwriter flexibility is key to Kobalt’s new Kosign platform
Kobalt’s latest attempt to disrupt the music-publishing market is Kosign, a platform that launched yesterday.
David Bowie Storms The Charts, Thanks To An Unlikely Assist
At least one of David Bowie’s albums can almost always be found on the charts in the United Kingdom, his home country. Sometimes that number expands to several, and in special cases, the late rocker even manages to collect a hit single. This week, two of Bowie’s tunes reappear on charts across the Atlantic.
Demuzo Secures $600K in Pre-Seed Funding to Launch its Music Investment Platform with Emerging Artist
For many emerging artists, achieving financial stability is a challenge. Expenses related to recording, production, and promotion often exceed their earnings, creating a fragile financial situation that hinders career advancement.
Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More
The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.
Tracklib adds bespoke sample clearances for bigger projects
Plenty of independent artists and producers source samples from Tracklib via its subscription service, but the company wants to also do more with bigger artists and labels.
Musicians protest UK government AI plans with silent album
A group of over 1,000 musicians have released an all-silent album in protest against the UK’s government’s plans to allow AI developers to freely use copyrighted material. The album consists of recordings of musicians’ empty studios and rehearsal rooms.
WavMaker introduces ‘Cue Packs,’ pre-matched track bundles for film and video scoring
These curated bundles of modular music provide pre-arranged themes, intros, outros, and transitions across various film and video genres.
Mngrs·ai to close €1m funding after signing up 2,500 artists
French startup Mngrs·ai launched in early 2024 as an AI-powered music management service, starting with a tool to generate release plans.
India's Airtel and Apple have entered into a Partnership to exclusively offer Apple TV+ streaming services and Apple Music
This strategic partnership with Apple will allow Airtel customers to get exclusive access to premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. Additionally, Apple Music’s unmatched library across multiple languages such as English, Hindi, and more, ensures an unparalleled audio experience.
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