Mapping Bob Dylan’s Mind; ATP, Spotify Debut Global Content Collaboration
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Mapping Bob Dylan’s mind
Generative AI sheds new light on the underlying engines of metaphor, mood and reinvention in six decades of songs.
ATP, Spotify Debut Global Content Collaboration
The initiative aims to inspire and engage the next generation of fans through compelling content, and behind-the-scenes access. The ATP will team up with Spotify to distribute original tennis programming that brings fans closer to the sport.
New Data Shows Japan Leading Growth in Premium Music Streaming
Premium listeners on streaming services represent a growing consumer market in Japan, leading APAC, according to data by our friends at Luminate.
UMG’s Global Impact Team expands Sounds Of The Future programme
The Global Impact Team team, formed in 2024 to amplify the business’ vision for positive change, has brought the initiative celebrating the intersection of music, education, creativity and culture to the UK in its first international iteration.
BMI & Spotify Host the Songwriter Mixer in New York City
BMI was excited to co-host a special Songwriter Mixer event with Spotify, earlier this week, at the Taglialatella Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Choosing a Digital Platform for Music Promotion Based on Genre
This post, courtesy of notefornote, talks about the differences between DSPs and why those differences matter for promotion depending on the genre of music you make as an artist.
Creator of controversial Billboard-charting AI artist Xania Monet speaks out: “I look at her as a real person”
“Any time something new comes about and it challenges the norm and challenges what we’re used to, you’re going to get strong reactions behind it.”
Spotify launches weekly listening stats and LatAm Spotify Sessions
A new feature for free and premium users worldwide giving them weekly “listening stats.”; A new initiative called ‘Spotify Sessions’. It involves teaming artists up with music and visual directors to create five-track video EPs that reinterpret the musicians’ songs.
Artists Are Turning AI Music Videos Into Sell‑Out NFT Drops
AI‑native tools are letting musicians and visual artists mint video as scarce, collectible assets - and in the right hands, the results can rival a tour payday.
Startup Quantizr puts AI to work on live music admin tasks
Much has been written about AI’s impact on the recorded-music industry (yes, including by us, you shout…) but not so much about its potential for live music.
How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently
As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters.
YouTube paid out $8 billion to the music industry in the past year
The $8 billion annual figure means that YouTube is among the most valuable partners for the sector.
Adobe Turns Up the Volume on AI With New Ways to Generate Soundtracks and Audio
Adobe’s first-ever AI music model takes the work out of finding the right words to describe your AI soundtrack.
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The ATP partnrship with Spotify could realy help bring tennis content to a broader audiance. Spotifys podcasts and behnd the scenes content has been growing a lot, so this makes sense for both. Curios to see how they integrate the tenis programming with their existing sports offerings.