Deezer Introduces Duo, a New Premium Plan for Couples & Roommates

This new offering aims to cater to users who wish to enjoy premium features alongside a partner or family member, at a discounted price. Deezer Duo essentially provides all the benefits of the Deezer Premium plan but with the added convenience of two separate accounts.

Warner Music’s Kyncl goes big on importance of major labels and data, says he is confident UMG TikTok dispute will be resolved

Speaking to investors on a call about Warner Music’s Q4 earnings, CEO Robert Kyncl said that major music companies are only becoming more important as technology advances. He also said that he is “confident” that Universal and TikTok will resolve their current dispute and agree a new licensing deal

PLAY – music’s next chapter

The old maxim that change is the only constant feels tailor made for the 21stcentury music business. No sooner does the industry get its head around one paradigm shift then another one comes along.

Tracy Chapman Tops LyricFind Charts Following 2024 Grammys Performance

Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," also performed during the broadcast, ranks in the top three of the U.S. and Global charts.

BBC to launch four new radio stations

The stations will be available on digital radio and BBC Sounds

What Was AI Made For? AI’s Place in the Music Industry

Joseph Perla, the Founder & CEO of Hangout FM by Turntable Labs, cuts through the clutter to offer a music tech insider’s look at the good and the bad of music AI.

A Decade of Disruption: Martin Mills Reflects on Merlin’s Impact

Last year, Merlin, the independents’ digital music licensing partner, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Since its founding, Merlin has grown to represent 15% of the global recorded music market share, with a membership made up of independent record labels, distributors, label services companies, and other rightsholders from 70+ countries around the world.

Tuney promises ‘commercially-safe’ beats with AI tool Beat Swap

Tuney’s Beat Swap is “a stem-based remixing tool for artists, labels, and creative media teams to remix and create derivative works”.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Disney+ Premiere Date, 5 Bonus Songs

The newly expanded version of “The Eras Tour” will hit Disney+ worldwide on March 15, 2024. Among the bonus songs included on the streamer will be “Cardigan,” from Swift’s 2020 album “Folklore.” The release date of the film on Disney+ was announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger on the company’s earnings call — but he didn’t say what the additional songs are.

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