Stationhead Debuts Collections Feature; Lickd to Help Brands with Social Media Music Headaches
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Stationhead Unveils Collections, a New Way for Superfans to Strut Their (Digital) Stuff
Collections will allow fans to show off all the merch they’ve purchased through Stationhead Shop, be it physical or digital. As Stationhead Shop continues to launch stores for major artists like Nicki Minaj, Zayn, BTS, and more, Collections digital twin of each item is giving superfans a new way to show their devotion.
AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEO
Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, believes AI will democratize music creation, not destroy the industry. He envisions a future where AI lowers creative barriers, enabling more people to produce music. Despite accusations of Spotify using AI to create fake artists and cut royalties, Ek remains optimistic about AI's potential to enhance human creativity, drawing parallels to past technological shifts in music.
Amazon launches Oasis merchandise range
Oasis merchandise marking moments from the band’s 30-year history is launching exclusively on Amazon. Available to buy now are “Knebworth 1996” t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and jumpers. The design features the Oasis logo on the crest sitting atop the Union Jack tricolor.
Most people are fine with Renting Music, study finds
A new study shows most people are fine with renting music through streaming services rather than owning it. But with fewer users paying for multiple subscriptions, streaming may be hitting its limit.
Lickd wants to help brands with social-media music headaches
A succession of big brands have been sued by major labels in the last two years for using commercial music in their social posts.
K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary From Director Sue Kim
Global superstar Lisa, who rose to fame with Blackpink and is now balancing that group with a successful solo recording career and move into acting, is the subject of a documentary film in production from Sony Music Vision and director Sue Kim, it was announced Thursday night.
Former MOJO Music Team Launches Specialist Music Publisher Dynamite Songs
The new company is focused on acquiring and managing a select number of high-quality, culturally significant music copyrights at the mid to small end of the value scale, particularly marquee songs from lesser-known, mature catalogues with durable, repeatable NPS (net publisher’s share).
NYC Council Passes Resolution Endorsing Fair Pay in Streaming
The NYC Council voted to pass Resolution 368, which calls for fair pay for artists in music streaming. The council also endorsed the passage of the Living Wage for Musicians Act introduced in the U.S. Congress in 2024.
‘Illiac Suite’: The moment music first embraced AI in 1957
AI has a history in music, stretching back multiple decades before names like OpenAI or Grok were ever forced into our collective consciousness.
Spotify says ‘Fresh Finds’ drove 65m artist discoveries in 2024
According to Spotify, its ‘Fresh Finds’ playlist is now 10 years old. Slightly puzzling given that we reported on its public launch just over nine years ago, in March 2016, but the anniversary may refer to its internal launch.
AI-Generated Music Copyright Debate: Who Owns the Rights?
As its popularity grows, the debate over AI-generated music copyright and authorship heats up, and a number of legal battles explode. Who owns the rights?
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