Adobe Reveals a GenAI Tool for Music

Adobe unveiled Project Music GenAI Control, a platform that can generate audio from text descriptions (e.g. “happy dance,” “sad jazz”) or a reference melody and let users customize the results within the same workflow.

Wavetick launches royalty-free tracks and sounds marketplace

The site has already generated more than 600k sample downloads during its beta phase, and is pitching supplier-friendliness as a big selling point.

New Features From OpenPlay to Benefit Music Companies

“We’re continuing to advocate for doing away with the traditional “Distribution” definition. Distribution itself evokes trucks and warehouses, which don’t exist anymore — today you just need “digital transmission” and “marketing,” says OpenPlay’s Jonathan Bender. “The technical transmission of music to DSPs must be de-coupled from label services, and treated and priced completely separately from marketing, promotion, and playlisting.”

Audacy, Live365 Set Content Distribution Partnership

As part of the partnership, content from hundreds of Live365 stations spanning multiple genres will now be available on the Audacy platform.

Viberate study ranks streaming services by A&R usefulness

Who listens to music streaming services? Yes alright, music listeners, obviously. But some of those music listeners are also professional A&Rs in the music industry, scouting for talented new artists.

The Future of Music Tech Startups

he music technology sector is constantly evolving, with startups at the forefront of this transformation. These companies are not just developing new tools; they’re redefining how music is produced, mixed, and mastered. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced processing, these startups are setting new standards in audio quality and efficiency.

Music Curation in the AI Era

Let’s predict the future of curated playlists in the streaming era. Will AI's efficiency outplay human creativity, or can both coexist in harmony?

Free tracking app Playlist Alert adds Apple Music

The Playlist Alert iOS app sends real-time alerts when songs are added to playlists. Since 2021, the popular free app has focused on adds to thousands of Spotify editorial playlists.

SoundCloud gets moody with its latest advertising feature

SoundCloud’s latest feature for advertisers? It’s a mood. Well, it’s mood targeting for ads anyway, now available in the EU.

Why synthetic audio data is the sound of the future

Sound is an integral part of our daily lives. Whether we’re jumping on a video call, listening to music or using voice commands to interact with our devices, the quality of our audio is of paramount importance. As such, continuing to improve audio technologies is vital for the companies who create these platforms.

The Rise of Fan Subscriptions in the Changing Music Landscape

Fan subscriptions, powered by platforms like Patreon, have emerged as a lucrative way for musicians to sustain their careers. Not only that, but fan subscriptions are a good way to recognise who your superfans are and build a community.

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