What Streamers Can Learn From Online Radio; The Rise of ‘Create to Consume’
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What Streamers can learn from Online Radio
Online radio is making a comeback, as music listeners get tired of the same old algorithms guiding their listening experience. If streamers want to stay on top, they may need to reintegrate that human-touch listeners crave.
Suno, Alexa, and the rise of ‘create to consume’
It is hard to think about generative AI without coming back to copyright. There is a pressing need to find IP safeguards before even more copyrighted content is used to train AI models. Without such agreements, IP holders will find it harder to maintain control and secure a fair financial return as AI tools grow in sophistication.
Instagram and Facebook changes good news for music marketing
New Instagram and Facebook changes are good news for musicians and music marketers working to sell tickets to a show, promote a new release and activate a fanbase.
85% of Rocket League players do NOT count electronic music as a favourite music genre – own goal or opportunity?
Anybody who has played Psyonix’s Rocket League knows that the game is almost synonymous with electronic music. Undoubtedly, Rocket League’s clubby tunes helped it to carve out a unique identity in the early days.
Udio, the startup sued by record companies last year, unveils tool to clone ‘sonic identity’ of existing songs
Udio says its cloning technology “only supports uploads of content that users own or control."
ADA acquires music tech start-up RSDL.io
The tool provides automated accounting and a simplified view of multiple revenue streams, helping artists and labels to efficiently manage their business.
Amsterdam to Host AI Song Contest 2025 in November
A jury of over 20 global experts in music, AI, songwriting, and ethics will review the submissions in September and select entries for the final round.
New Music + Technology Festival expands to Roanoke
The event's eighth iteration launches four days of musical creativity and innovation at the Moss Arts Center on April 2-4 and the Taubman Museum of Art on April 5.
Scott Borchetta Honored With Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award
Under his leadership, Big Machine has experienced extraordinary success for nearly two decades, earning numerous awards and accolades while selling over 226 million albums. Borchetta has been at the forefront of this achievement, driving more than 260 No. 1 singles across the country, pop and rock charts.
Merlin sues TikTok rival Triller for breach of contract over allegedly unpaid music licensing fees
The digital music licensing org for indie record labels says short video platform Triller owes it $2.55 million.
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