Labels & the Algorithm; G Herbo Delivers 13M Direct to Fan Streams via MySeat
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Licensing AI music: the industry is focusing on the wrong problem
The music industry is focusing on the wrong layer of the problem. The central debate around generative AI is framed in terms of outputs, who owns a song, who gets credited if a melody sounds similar. But generative AI doesn’t work like human inspiration.
G Herbo: No Spotify, just 13M direct to fan streams via MySeat
Indie rapper G Herbo is bypassing streaming-first releases to bring his music directly to fans with impressive results.
Labels & the Algorithm: Learning from TikTok’s Playbook
A single viral TikTok can move $8,000 worth of vinyl—without a tour, label, or gatekeepers. There’s no denying it—the platform has reshaped the music industry. It’s launched songs to the top of the charts and helped new music be discovered faster than ever.
Google has launched a film and TV production house with Range Media Partners. What does that mean for the future of music rightsholders?
Google becoming an entertainment IP owner might just make the company more conscious of the value of IP.
Spotify's Bold AI Gamble Could Disrupt The Entire Music Industry
Spotify has a long history of bringing AI-powered features and functionality to users. This has helped it to grow from a startup to a household name in the face of some big competitors like Amazon, Apple and Google.
Suno upgrades AI music generator with enhanced vocal capabilities, extended track length
The v4.5 update allows users to create mashups combining different genre styles, and extends maximum song lengths to 8 minutes from 4 minutes.
Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars
Designed to bridge the gap between talent and tangible industry access, “The Blueprint Project” offers far more than surface-level exposure. At its heart is a belief in meaningful, long-term support – connecting the winner with the tools, networks, and strategic guidance needed to break through in an increasingly saturated space.
Armada Music launches JV with Dutch electronic artist Joris Voorn
Armada Music and Joris Voorn will collaborate across A&R, distribution, promotion and marketing. Additionally, the label will leverage its dedicated publishing arm, Armada Music Publishing, to add creative value to his work through writing camps and collaboration.
‘Andor’ Season Two Charts A Hit Song And Album
The score from the second season of Andor appears to be divided into multiple albums, which is how the music from season one was doled out.
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