Studies Show TikTok’s Music Clout; LyricFind Debuts Free Automated Lyric Videos; Starmony Lets Users ‘Create, Release a Global Hit Within Minutes’

Two news studies about the effect of TikTok on music choices show the service does drive fans to seek out songs on streaming services.

According to an explainer video, users record themselves singing or rapping and then, using AI, the app will analyze the vocal sound and provide “multiple full professional music productions” to those vocals “in just a minute”.

LyricFind is launching a new service that allows labels and rightsholders to quickly and easily turn their tracks into dynamic and engaging lyric videos.

YouTube announced Super Thanks, a feature that lets fans contribute cash to creators -- its latest monetization feature.

beatBread, the music fintech business, is stepping up its support of music talent through the activation of agreements that allow the company to provide financial advances of up to $1M.

NFTs promise artists a new way to connect with their audience and a valuable income stream. But what is the future of NFTs?

The group's newly announced album, 'Music Of The Spheres,' has some songs that don't have names represented by written language.

Spotify has signed a first-look deal with Noiser, the first agreement of its kind with a UK podcast producer.

Here's how to find your iTunes Library on a Mac or iPhone.

Streaming has revolutionized the way media gets consumed. Until the early years of the 21st century, physical media held a crucial place in people’s lives.

The late composer's "Rising Planet - Tomita's Greatest Works of Space Music" ​now available for streaming.

Platforms of the so-called “passion economy” tell us everyone can make bank. The reality of this scam is nowhere more evident than in the numbers out of the music industry.

In his role as production director, Supple will be responsible for onboarding artists, utilising his extensive experience within the music industry to further develop Exit Live from an artist’s perspective.

Music app Breakr this week announced a $4.2 million seed round, led by Slow Ventures.

✉️ Send story ideas & feedback to: jeff@platformandstream.com

⭐️ Support Platform & Stream by sponsoring an issue sent to our 2270+ subscribers every weekday.