Spotify Rebrands Artist Verification; Apple Music Flagged 2B Fake Stream During '25
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Spotify Rebrands Artist Verification: End of Blue Checks
Spotify is replacing its iconic blue Verified Artist checkmark with a new Spotify Registered Artist label.
Napster AI pivot includes turning away from label relationships
What IS Napster up to under its new ownership?
How Splice Revolutionized Royalty Payments with Tipalti
Splice, a leading platform for music creation, faced growing challenges managing manual payments to its global network of creators. As the company expanded, so did the complexity of its financial operations. Splice spent more than 15% of its year on processing royalty payments.
The problem with content
There is a tendency to consider critiquing today’s dominant business models as being outdated, outmoded, harking to some ancient, past idyl. However, new does not always equate to progress. In fact, with more than a decade of digital being at the heart of entertainment, we can see what is and what is not working.
The ‘Slop’ Problem Isn’t AI — It’s Creative Shortcuts
Thousands of non-musicians have experienced music-making for the first time through AI tools. They turned ideas in their heads into songs they liked. That’s nothing short of magic, and their excitement is understandable.
Apple Music Flagged 2 Billion Fake Stream During '25, Exec Says
Just how deep does the AI fraud problem run? A one-stop answer remains elusive, but Apple Music has provided a closer look at the issue’s scope – to the tune of approximately two billion “fraudulent streams” detected during 2025.
RDx is quietly fixing the music industry’s data problem
In an industry where millions hinge on accurate metadata, music licensing companies (MLCs) that collectively manage recording rights have long struggled with fragmented systems, conflicting rights claims, and slow payments.
Spotify Removes Seemingly AI-Generated Songs Uploaded to Anne Murray's Profile
Four songs featuring a noticeably different voice appeared on the Canadian music legend’s Spotify catalogue before being taken down days later.
UMG’s Chief Digital Officer Talks Udio Deal, Suno Lawsuit — And What Really Happened With TikTok in 2024
On the new episode of Billboard’s ‘On the Record’ podcast, Michael Nash says of new tech: “If you don’t claim a seat at the dinner table...you’ll wind up on the menu.”
DistroKid, repped by Goldman Sachs and Raine, exploring a sale
The number being bandied around Los Angeles is USD $2 billion, although some sources suggest that price could escalate even higher.
Why Music Companies Need to Prioritize Competency Over Code
In an era of hyper-fragmentation and AI-driven growth, the dilemma of whether to build your own software or invest in specialized solutions has never been more critical.
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