The Economics of Classical Music in the Streaming Era; WMG Strikes Licensing Deal with Karaoke Startup Singa
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Cho-Liang Lin on the Economics of Classical Music in the Streaming Era
The transition from physical media to streaming has fundamentally altered the recording landscape. Today’s classical recordings must compete in a streaming environment that often compresses nuance and prioritizes algorithms over artistry. With streaming services paying around $0.0025 per play, a 40-minute concerto earns the same as a three-minute pop song despite the vastly different creation costs.
TikTok For Artists launches globally to boost fan engagement
“The new platform provides artists, their labels and their teams with data and insights which can help them better connect with the global TikTok community, promote their music, and drive success both on and off the platform,” according to a statement.
Warner Music strikes licensing deal with karaoke startup Singa
'Together, we’re paving the way for continuous innovation in music,' said WMG's John Rees.
For Radio, The Perils Of Rebranding
Don’t look now, but an apparent new marketing trend is “rebranding”—new logos and stylings for existing brands. For others, however, it’s more radical surgery—changing a brand’s name altogether.
Eminem Sues Meta for Unauthorized Use of His Music, Damages Could Exceed $1 Million
His Eight Mile Style productions is seeking $150,000 per song per platform for “knowing, rampant” distribution.
Italian-language music now part of the ‘$100M+ club’ on Spotify
And while the data shows solid growth in music consumption and artists’ earnings in Spain, it’s Italy’s numbers that steal the show.
A Vienna star warns against AI in opera
Vienna’s Carmen, Katia Ledoux, has shared her concerns about the effects on Artificial Intelligence on opera production and reception. And what we can do about it.
MOBO and Help Musicians team up for a new career accelerator
Emerging musicians making music of Black origin in the UK have a new source of support: a career accelerator.
Who is the next Aphex Twin? Meet the producers warping the future of electronic music
Legendary producer Richard D James is inimitable and irreplaceable — but a few producers are seemingly continuing his legacy.
David Cope, Godfather of A.I. Music, Is Dead at 83
His EMI algorithm, an early form of artificial intelligence that he developed in the 1980s, prompted searching questions about the limits of human creativity.
‘A Million Colors’ by Vinih Pray Becomes First-Known AI-Generated Song on the TikTok Charts
Generated using AI platform Suno, "A Million Colors" by Vinih Pray currently sits at No. 44 on the TikTok Viral 50 chart.
A.I. Will Break the Creator Economy As We Know It —And a New One Will Rise
From democratized virality to commoditized authenticity, creators face an existential pivot as artificial intelligence dismantles old boundaries.
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