OpenPlay Debuts Connect App Exchange Marketplace; Roon Adds nugs' Live Concert Archive
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Data and rights management platform OpenPlay launches Connect App Exchange marketplace
OpenPlay said the OpenPlay Connect App Exchange is a "fully transactional B2B marketplace bringing structure, interoperability, and standardized transactions to a historically fragmented music services economy”.
nugs and Roon Partner to Bring Live Music Fans the Ultimate Music Experience
nugs, the leading platform for live music streaming, announced a new partnership with Roon, the acclaimed music management and playback software. The partnership redefines how live music is experienced, combining nugs' unmatched catalog of exclusive live performances with Roon's unrivaled browsing experience and playback capabilities.
Kobalt to provide global royalty collection and songwriter funding to Geo Music Group
The agreement encompasses funding for international songwriters and worldwide administration services, enabling Geo Music Group’s writers to access Kobalt’s global royalty collection, accounting and payment infrastructure.
Apple Music launches AI transparency tags — but only if labels and distributors declare them
The platform has launched what it is calling Transparency Tags — a system of disclosure labels that record labels and music distributors can begin applying to content delivered to Apple Music immediately, and will be required to use when delivering new content in future.
How to Find and Stop Unlicensed Commercial Music Uses on Social Media
The exploitative grey area of brands using an artist's song on social media can lead to breakout engagement and royalties, but usage licenses are rarely issued.
The 5-Step Program to Reach 5k Spotify Streams
Artists, ready to take on the 5,000 stream challenge? Here's a guide for how to reach a new level of visibility, influence, and royalties on your next release.
MusicInfra Partners with The Royalty Network to Optimize YouTube Rights Management
New York City-headquartered music rights clearinghouse MusicInfra has entered a strategic partnership with The Royalty Network, the independent US music publisher managing over 800,000 musical works by artists such as Bill Withers, Gang Starr, Dead Prez and more.
Survey Reveals How Producers and Musicians Use AI
We’ve all seen the headlines: AI is coming for the charts, AI is flooded on Spotify, and AI is either the end of artistry or its greatest savior. But what do those actually in the trenches - the producers, engineers, songrwiters, and musicians - really think?
Charlie Puth Named Chief Music Officer at Moises
Puth said Moises, which offers AI tools like vocal separation and mastering but doesn’t generate AI recordings, reflects that “AI, when done right, isn’t here to replace musicians.”
Volume is livestreaming more than 50 music concerts a week
The company says that it streamed more than 2,000 shows in 2025, and that it’s currently doing more than 50 a week in 2026 – working with 43 venue partners.
UMG boss sees AI as more than just a risk for media industries
UMG’s earnings call included some interesting nuggets on the company’s AI strategy, including chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge delivering a carefully-tuned message to investors.
beatBread Brings on High-Level Employees from CD Baby and Spotify for Fractional Roles
beatBread, the independent artist and label financing platform, has brought on three new fractional leadership roles. The employees come from CD Baby, Spotify, and Countsy to hold elevated positions at beatBread.
Guitar Hero vets RedOctane reveal their new music game
‘Stage Tour’ is coming out later this year.
Phone-Based Connections Lead Car Audio Listening
But motorists are frustrated when radio is not easy to find, says Futuresource Consulting.
Vocana Gives Early Access to All Symphonic Artists
Symphonic’s new partnership with Vocana paves the path for giving more independent artists fairer payouts, better data, and direct fan access.
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