Samsung’s Harman Expands Audio Empire with $350M Masimo Deal; Mad Decent Curates New Station for Feed.fm
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Samsung’s Harman expands audio empire with $350M Masimo deal
The deal will see Harman acquiring several audio brands including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Marantz.
Music AI Partners with AUDIOSPARX to Power its Global Music Licensing Platform
Using Music AI’s technology, AUDIOSPARX has deployed a suite of powerful tools across its extensive music catalog, including lyric transcription, synthetic voice detection, and more.
Royalty Accounting: The Money Behind the Music
Picture this: You’re at your desk sorting through a mountain of royalty reports — payments from streaming platforms, digital downloads and sync licensing deals — each one tracked in a separate, fragmented system. Despite days of effort, you're left with the nagging feeling that crucial revenue might have slipped through the cracks.
YouTube is testing a Spotify Duo-like subscription tier in India, France, Taiwan and Hong Kong
The video giant is reportedly testing a new “two-person” subscription tier targeting couples, roommates, or any two individuals in a household.
Quality versus Quantity: Two content strategies for artists
Artists face an overwhelming number of content options. Let’s keep it simple: Choosing between quality and quantity can be a pivotal strategic decision.
MMF & YouTube Music reveal 2025 Accelerator cohort
Over the programme’s 12-month duration, the group is encouraged to “collaborate, share knowledge and build new networks”. Last year’s Accelerator cohort reported an average 18% increase in year-on-year earnings, enabling them to support the careers of a wider range of creative talent.
Mad Decent & Feed.fm Energize Apps with Inspiring Dance Beats
For nearly two decades, Mad Decent has pushed boundaries, turning underground sounds into mainstream hits. Now, they’re bringing that signature energy to fitness and wellness platforms through an exclusive new station—Mad Decent Summer—curated exclusively for Feed.fm.
AI Prompting is an Art Form That Will Reshape Creation
Who will be left behind by the AI revolution? Many industries are predicted to pivot towards autonomous workflows that will streamline some jobs out of existence. The workers occupying those roles will no longer be needed in the same way. What will be needed is those who can work alongside AI to deliver the best outcomes. Those who are unwilling or do not adapt to an AI future will struggle. But it will not end there.
Create Music Group acquires electronic music label Monstercat
Founded in 2011, Monstercat has released over 8,000 recordings from artists including Kaskade, Alan Walker, Vicetone, Punctual, Whipped Cream, DJ Diesel (AKA Shaquille O’Neal) and Koven. As well as fair deal structures, it offers one-stop licensing by controlling both master and publishing rights.
Relearning Why We Buy Music
We need to relearn why we buy music. We’ll spend hundreds of dollars going to a concert, but balk at a few dollars to own our favorite song or album.Streaming made music accessible, but it’s also made us forget that it has value. If we don’t relearn how to buy music, we risk losing the culture we claim to love.
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