United, Spotify Add Free In-Flight Content; How Quantum Computing Could Protect Against AI Music Copyright Theft
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United partners with Spotify to add streaming audio to seatback screens
This is a first for Spotify, which has never offered its video and audiobook features on an airplane platform.
Sony Music Publishing has acquired Hipgnosis Songs Group
What HAS been sold is Hipgnosis Songs Group. That’s the in-house team which managed publishing administration for Hipgnosis Songs Fund. It was originally an independent publisher called Big Deal Music before being acquired and rebranded by Hipgnosis Songs Fund in 2020.
How Quantum Computing Could Protect Against AI Music Copyright Theft
Quantum-enhanced algorithms hold the potential to trace AI training data, revolutionizing rights management.
Rick Astley Never Gonna Give You Up Hits 1B on Spotify: Rickroll Song
He can probably thank the Rickrolling phenomenon for this one.
Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions to Feature Cardi B, Charlie and More
The streaming platform will host daytime talks with creatives such as Charlie Puth, Jake Shane and Seal, along with nighttime performances from Cardi B, Sombr, Lola Young and more.
Sony Music sues LiveOne over $2.6m of unpaid licensing fees
US music-streaming firm LiveOne is facing another lawsuit over music royalties – this time from Sony Music.
Cooking Vinyl, a prominent UK-headquartered music company, to be acquired by Exceleration Music
Exceleration Music has entered into an agreement to acquire iconic UK-headquartered independent music company Cooking Vinyl, which it describes as “one of the UK’s most successful and long-standing music companies”.
T-Pain and Jack in the Box launch ‘Jack Zone Wars’ Fortnite map
Do you like Fortnite? Do you like T-Pain? Do you like burgers? Well, we have a news story that ticks ALL your boxes today.
The Recording Academy Elects 2025-2027 Board Of Trustees: Dr. Chelsey Green, Evan Bogart, Jennifer Blakeman & Tammy Hurt Elected As National Officers
The Recording Academy has elected a dynamic new slate of National Officers and Trustees, ushering in a new chapter of leadership to help shape the future of music.
Will Radio Jump On TikTok’s “Silver Express?”
Social media continues to evolve. Proof of that in 2025 is the rapid growth, maturation, and buzz for TikTok. If you get beyond the controversy over its ownership, TikTok has emerged as a reliable tool for not just catering to teens, but attracting older consumers. That’s right—your listeners. Let’s take a look under the hood.
Will Generative AI Replace Human Artists in Music Industry?
We all want to be told human stories from other human beings. What can be done to help human artists find sync opportunities for their work in the age of AI?
Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away
1990s music fads came and went, but today’s viral songs and stars fade even faster. Using Spotify’s Top 50 charts, Chartmetric uncovered the fleeting nature of modern pop stardom and looked at why songs are peaking faster than ever.
Radio’s Regulatory Fees Are Set to Drop for Third Year
Here's how much the FCC proposes to collect this fall.
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