U.S. Music Fan Is the Healthiest They Have Been in a Generation; Amuse’s Licensing Deals Help Indie Bands Stay Indie
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Amuse’s Licensing Deals Help Indie Bands Like The Walters Stay Indie
Artists today are choosing independence, even in the face of label offers. As a recent Spotify report revealed, independent artists accounted for more than half of streaming revenue in 2024.
No Slowdown Here- the US Music Fan Is the Healthiest They Have Been in a Generation
It’s the “time of the season” when numbers run high- with apologies to the Zombies for the song reference. National lobbying organizations and various researchers are publishing year-end 2024 music industry numbers. We thought we’d add a few more, focused on the music fan.
Golnar Khosrowshahi: First Woman To Take An Indie Music Company Public
As the first woman to take an independent music company public in the U.S., Golnar Khosrowshahi leads by example through Reservoir’s growth, her approach to unlocking global value for music, and her ability to foster an empowered organizational culture.
Music is losing a generation of young men
Music is clearly facing a disengagement trend amongst a generation of young men. The opportunity for the music industry is to ask how it can provide scenes and role models for young men that offer a more compelling take on masculinity than the manosphere behind Adolescence.
South Korea’s largest music copyright collective just banned registration of songs created with AI
KOMCA’s decision comes at a time when lawmakers and courts around the world are grappling with the issue of copyrighting AI-made works.
The history of the first music streaming service
Music streaming has a storied and colourful history, from Napster to now.
Beatport Expands Genre Offerings with New Categories
This change acknowledges the rising popularity of atmospheric, immersive soundscapes and slow-groove rhythms, giving artists a more precise way to classify their work.
AudioScience to Debut Modular AoIP System at NAB Show
New Auro Versa I/O platform offers scalable Dante/AES67 connectivity.
How to license music for your app and ask the right questions
If you’re trying to figure out how to license music for your app, you may be asking the wrong questions. In fact, it’s likely that you’d get more from seeking out a music licensing partner with the knowledge and experience to ask you the questions.
9 Music Production & Promotion Apps to Try in 2025
In this piece, we're taking a look at multiple music apps across different categories, so whether you’re making beats in your bedroom, planning a release strategy, or building a fan community, you'll find something to your liking.
The most innovative music companies of 2025
PgLang, Seeker Music, Soundcloud, and others are turning songs into moments, helping artists get paid, and building breakthrough tools for musicians.
The rise of IRL Immersive Superfan Experiences
Superfan experiences are moving beyond the screen and into real life. From fan festivals to brand activations, artists and companies are finding new ways to bring fans together and create fresh revenue streams with IRL immersive superfan experiences.
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