Rezonate to Acquire Producers' Catalogs; Radio’s Discoverability at Risk
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Majors in talks to license AI music generators Suno and Udio
Reported talks arrive a year after the majors sued Suno and Udio for copyright infringement.
Spotify execs talk superfans, AI and Wrapped 2024 backlash
When superfans are asked what they value most, they have tended to say different things: more access to and engagement with artists, and communities where they can be recognised for their fandom by their peers. Is Spotify planning to serve those needs?
Rezonate Music Rights investment platform launches to acquire producers' catalogues
The investment will fuel a pipeline of producer catalogue acquisitions, with Bridgepoint acquiring a minority stake in Rezonate’s management company as part of the transaction.
Radio’s Discoverability Is at Risk
But the Jacobs brothers say the dash also opens singular opportunities.
What Western DSPs can learn from Tencent Music’s SVIP Tier
According to MIDiA's streaming pricing strategy report, nearly three-quarters of surveyed consumers in the US who subscribe to streaming or are on a shared plan are interested in a “Super Premium” streaming tier, and nearly one-fifth of current subscribers would be willing to pay $5.99 for it.
AI voice cloning: how a Bollywood veteran set a legal precedent
Playback singer Arijit Singh is the most followed artist on Spotify. When his voice was cloned, the resulting court case highlighted growing concerns around AI, IP and personality rights.
I Subscribe to Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music, and Here’s Why
Three music streaming services make sense for me. Maybe for you, too?
Are Music and Other Celebrity Films Killing the Documentary?
Platforms are doubling down on authorized celebrity content — leading documentarians to question what the future of the doc looks like.
LANDR and Synchro Arts will give you a free plugin if you trial their subscription plans
The two plugins are described as premium, and are valued at $99 each.
Discovering new NZ music in the streaming age is getting harder – what’s the future for local artists?
ecently published data shows that as little as 9% of New Zealand streaming, downloads and physical sales revenue is going to local artists. Despite this, according to NZ on Air, 49% of New Zealanders stream music every day.
Should I Use My Personal Instagram for Business? Why Influencers Say No to Personal and Switch to Pro
As many recent incidents indicate, one reason for this is that many social influencers have found themselves in hot legal waters for using music they hadn’t properly licensed—something we highly advise you to avoid.
Scott Levine appointed Chief Executive Officer of TouchTunes
TouchTunes owns connected jukeboxes in more than 65,000 venues across North America and Europe.
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