BeatStars launches ‘Creator Rights Agency’ platform to assist music creators in deal negotiations

The CRA, according to BeatStars, is intended to assist music creators in deal negotiations for intellectual property rights outside of their publishing rights.

TuneCore Announces New Integration With PreSonus Studio One

TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies — and PreSonus have just announced a new integration allowing music creators to distribute their music directly from within PreSonus Studio One to digital stores and streaming platforms around the world.

SongTools adds SongFly, an advertising tool built for musicians

Music and playlist marketing platform SongTools has added SongFly, an advertising tool designed to help artists grow their fanbase on streaming platforms.

Loop.Fans Readies launch of Web3 Music Awards

The platform enables emerging talent in the electronic music industry to gain new followers, engage with and understand their existing fans, create content, increase revenue streams, and strengthen and reward loyalty, all with the unique power of blockchain, AI, and Digital Collectibles.

Napster dispute with British photographer puts the spotlight on the music industry’s artwork deals

A legal dispute between Napster and a British photographer over a photo of reggae artist Sugar Minott was in court last week. It raises some interesting questions about the licences record labels secure around artwork images and what they allow digital platforms to do with those photos.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Breaks Streaming Records On Spotify & Amazon Music

After the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer dropped her new album, Spotify said it became the platform’s “most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far.”

Fender reveals sixth annual Next class of guitarists, 25 global artists to receive boost

Fender will now drive increased exposure for the new class of Fender Next artists through the brand’s content, advertisements and select social channels which boast more than 16 million followers worldwide. 

Saregama, India’s oldest label, launches AI-powered music learning app, Padhanisa

The app is designed to make Indian vocal music learning accessible and engaging for users globally.

Music Video in TikTok Age: Surviving or Fading to Obscurity?

The rise of streaming platforms and short-form content has left the once-dominant music video in a state of uncertainty. Everyone's question is: Do they still hold the same sway, or are they destined to fade into obscurity?

Bandsintown adds Waitlist to gather fan contact info on sold-out shows

Musicians seldom have access to the contact information of fans who buy tickets to their shows, but Bandsintown has just added a tool to their growing toolkit that rights that wrong.

AI Impact: How AI is transforming the music industry

Two decades after streaming music piracy threatened the music industry, and after concerns about AI prolonged Hollywood strikes, a number of artists and music labels are embracing AI tools that replicate and manipulate artists’ voices.

Reinier Zonneveld R² Festival: Unleashing the Power of AI in Live Music

Reinier Zonneveld will debut his AI live music project at his upcoming R² festival at Spaarnwoude on August 17th. He will be the first to integrate his specially-crafted AI model, R², into a live electronic music set, promising an unforgettable experience.

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