Taylor Swift Releases Video for 'Fate of Ophelia' on YouTube; Why TV Still Matters for Music Artists in 2025
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AI in radio: How to use AI and retain humanity
Every entertainment industry is wrestling with the rise of AI, and the radio business is no exception. After a period where many hoped AI would be a flash in the pan phenomenon, a shift in realisation has occurred. The conversation has shifted from ‘if we use AI’ to ‘how we use AI’, which I think is the most pragmatic approach.
Taylor Swift Releases Video for “The Fate of Ophelia” on YouTube
The video, which she directed, first premiered in theaters on Friday.
Daniel Ek explains why he’s stepping back as CEO to become Executive Chairman
When asked why now was the right time for the leadership change, Ek explained that the decision was driven by the strong performance of Söderström and Norström rather than any external pressures.
AI-powered rights admin platform Claimy raises €1.5 million in pre-seed funding
Already working with major European rights-holders and artists, Claimy is now live in France and the UK. The Paris-based business has more than €6 million in rights under management, covering 160,000 music assets, written and performed by artists including David Guetta, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura, Jul and many others.
‘A Modern MTV’: Apple Music Chief On The Streaming Service, Beats, And More
The VP says Apple Music is all about sharing songs, playlists, and albums, and that Apple Music Radio is an important part of that strategy. “We’re trying to make everything sociable, but our communication side is more of a fan experience, a modern version of MTV, an artist platform.”
Taylor Swift Shatters Day One Streaming Record for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
The album already has the most single-day streams for an album in 2025 on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
How EVEN’s Direct-to-Fan Platform Works
EVEN’s artist empowerment platform offers a direct-to-fan tool with daily payouts so artists can develop and monetize fan relationships.
DawBell’s Pippa Evers and Emma Bailey on why TV Still matters for music artists in 2025
It’s been a turbulent year for TV. MTV UK has quietly shut down its music productions, and ITV Daytime is cutting the budgets of its biggest morning shows. Gone are the days when an X Factor performance would send you straight to No.1. You might ask: has television had its heyday?
How streaming scams hurt independent musicians
“It’s not just you, music streaming is broken,” says Cameron Gorham who makes music and videos under the moniker Venus Theory. Learn how streaming scams hurt independent musicians and why he argues, “you don’t have to play the game.”
AuroMasters Global Immersive Music Streaming Service Debuts Powered by AURO-3D’s Advanced Streaming Technology
Unlike conventional streaming approaches, AuroMasters leverages AURO-CX with Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) mode, ensuring smooth performance across varying network conditions. This means listeners can enjoy the same original high-resolution master recordings whether they are at home on a high-speed connection or on the move with fluctuating bandwidth.
How Data Is Driving Music Industry Decisions
Music analytics is reshaping strategy, learn how data helps labels and artists predict success, plan tours, and build fanbases smarter than ever.
TikTok ups its superfans rev-share for North American creators
TikTok has tweaked the revenue share it offers creators in the US and Canada for superfan subscriptions, giving them a bigger percentage of the digital loot.
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