Music Industry’s Personalization Paradox; Sturgill Simpson’s Latest Album Now Streaming; The Impact of Digital Music Streaming
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The Music Industry’s Personalization Paradox
While algorithms have made discovery easier than ever, they've also flattened fandom and reduced music's sense of ownership, identity, and reward.
Music prediction is a $400m market in 2026 so far – on one platform
What if you could use your knowledge of upcoming release schedules, quiet insider chats with artist teams, your skill at reading Chartmetric data – or anything else in the music business that you were pretty certain about – to place bets?
Sturgill Simpson’s ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ Now on Streaming Platforms
Previously only available on CD, vinyl, and cassette, the latest LP from Johnny Blue Skies can be streamed with a bonus Procol Harum cover.
Music streaming contributed over $14bn to the US economy in 2021, according to DiMa study
“Quite simply, streaming is a force multiplier for the broader economy. For every $1 in economic value generated by streaming, other sectors of the U.S. economy gain an additional $1.65—an amount more than three times the value generated by the music industry as a whole,” DiMa’s President and CEO Garrett Levin said.
How artists are riding the Off Campus sync wave
The syncs include a string of classic rock alongside alt-pop tracks from upcoming artists, who are actively jumping on the momentum to connect more deeply with a growing fanbase.
Toyota Owners Are Furious Over A $15 Monthly “Music Lover” Plan That Bundles Remote Start With Streaming They Already Pay For
Toyota owners are blasting a $15 monthly subscription that bundles remote start with music streaming tied to services they already pay for.
Qobuz records rapid growth as streaming users explore alternatives
Music streaming platform Qobuz is reporting a sharp rise in users and subscribers, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing services in the digital music sector amid increasing competition in the streaming market.
New AI Music Generation Strategy Emerges as a Human-Centered Creative Venture
As AI reshapes industries worldwide, public reaction continues to fluctuate between excitement and anxiety. Like every major technological shift before it, AI has arrived with both promise and fear — including concerns that machines may ultimately overshadow human creativity itself.
On Garth Brooks Looking to Sell His Catalog for $2 Billion
So Garth Brooks is pondering the sale of his music catalog, including both his publishing and recorded music rights, all of which he’s retained sole ownership of over his career. Garth’s asking price is said to be upwards of $2 billion.
Curated music-streaming service Cantilever raises £250k from independent labels
UK-based startup Cantilever has raised £250k of pre-seed funding from a group of 20 independent labels and individuals from those companies.
Edits adds new audio and font features
The one-year-old video creation platform, which Meta initially launched to take on ByteDance’s CapCut, has become a valuable complement for video creators, providing access to an expanding range of editing tools and customization options.
Spotify Eyes a Bigger Role in Live Music: Streaming Festivals
Spotify is reportedly exploring deals to stream live festivals, a move that could further blur the lines between streaming, ticketing, and live entertainment.
Abbey Road REDD showcases music-tech startups at SXSW London
Last week, Abbey Road REDD Labs presented its latest showcase of music-tech startups at SXSW London, in a ‘Studio Four’ event.
220+ rights orgs worldwide urge France’s National Assembly to adopt bill that would force AI firms to prove copyrighted content wasn’t used to train their tech
The Darcos bill would reverse the burden of proof in AI copyright disputes in France.
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money
The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG “have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit.”
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