Splice Debuts Virtual Instrument Platform; Video Game Music’s Untapped Potential
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Report: Universal and Warner close to 'landmark' AI licensing deals
According to the Financial Times, the landmark deals could be completed within weeks. The FT reported that negotiations have involved AI start-ups such as ElevenLabs, Stability AI, Suno, Udio and Klay Vision, according to the report, along with large technology groups including Google and Spotify.
TikTok UK ‘Crescendo’ accelerator focuses on classical music
TikTok is working with London’s Southbank Centre on an accelerator for emerging classical musicians. It’s called ‘Crescendo’ and will choose 10 people for a program of mentorship and training, collaboration opportunities and free access to concerts and rehearsals at the venue.
Alex Norström has a long to-do list as Spotify’s new co-CEO. Here’s what’s on it
For Norström, who’s spent 15 years at Spotify and currently serves as co-President and Chief Business Officer, it represents both continuity and change. “The change you’re seeing is gradual,” Norström tells MBW in an exclusive interview the morning after the announcement.
After buying Spitfire Audio in reported $50m deal, Splice launches virtual instrument platform for music producers
The platform features recordings including Philip Glass‘ baby grand piano recorded in his Manhattan home, drums by Abe Laboriel Jr. captured at Henson Studios in Los Angeles, and strings, woodwinds, and drums from the BBC Symphony Orchestra recorded at Maida Vale Studios in London.
Video game music’s untapped potential: More than background sound
From chiptune melodies to full orchestral pieces, video games have featured memorable music that enriches and elevates gameplay for decades. Much like film scores, these tracks have long been an essential part of the gaming experience.
Spotify Opens Up Ad Inventory to Amazon DSP
Spotify competes directly with Amazon Music for subscribers and ad dollars — but now Spotify is teaming up with a different division of the ecommerce giant in an effort to amp up programmatic advertising revenue.
Fortnite is getting ready for its KPop Demon Hunters takedown
One of the good things about cartoon characters is that they can slot neatly into game universes.
Why Rock Music Is Thriving in the Streaming Era
After a decade in the doldrums, guitar-based newcomers like Sleep Token and Wet Leg are making their mark as TikTok catapults legacy acts to virality.
Inside Music Curation: Music clips in social media
Short-form video has become the default language of social. That shift changes how people discover music and how apps should deliver it.
China Goes for Digital Radio DRM
DRM Consortium chairman says it’s the digital standard’s “coming of age”.
Whitney Houston sparks 1st AI music award win
The groundbreaking contest, dubbed the “Grammys for AI music,” awarded its top honor to an unknown artist whose tribute to the legendary vocalist demonstrates how human creativity and machine learning can collaborate to honor musical greatness.
The Reunion Tour’s Effect on Music Streaming
Reunion tours hit summer 2025 hard, with touring acts like Oasis and Black Sabbath fuelling a streaming boom of their back catalog.
AI song creation gets an upgrade with Suno Studio
AI song creator Suno has gone beyond simply turning prompts into tunes. With the new Suno Studio platform, creators can now start from scratch and use AI to break down and edit their tracks, combining what might be called GarageBand-style editing with AI-fueled music generation.
Meet Radio’s Newest Advertising Competitor: Your Refrigerator
A rising player in the digital advertising arena is OTT. The “latest” device designed to carry video streaming ads might surprise you. But after reading today’s post, your sales managers might want to give some serious thought to your station’s OTT strategy.
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