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Spotify No Bundle of Joy for NMPA

The National Association of Music Publishers (NMPA) this week launched what is pretty clearly a coordinated, multiprong legal assault on Spotify over the streamer’s move to bundle its previously standalone audiobook subscription tier into its premium music plans.

Ric Wilson sold exclusive merch in his Napster ‘Discoverse’

Napster announced its plans to launch ‘hangouts’ – mini virtual worlds themed around individual artists – earlier this year.

TikTok tests 60-minute videos in its latest long-form shift

‘Short-video app’ has been an increasingly inaccurate way to describe TikTok for some time now.

Soundful becomes first AI music platform to enable stem exporting directly to Ableton Live

“Enabling stem downloads natively into Ableton is a loud signal to our community and the industry, that if you are serious about what you do, we invite you to join us.”

Billie Eilish reconnects with SoundCloud on platform takeover for new album Hit Me Hard And Soft

With the arrival of Eilish’s hugely-anticipated third LP (May 17), the global superstar has reconnected with the streaming platform for a special takeover. Eilish uploaded her first track (Ocean Eyes) to SoundCloud in 2015.  

The Future of Music Licensing in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the music industry, one of the most significant challenges is navigating the complex landscape of music licensing.

The Ongoing Rise of Vinyl

In an age dominated by streaming services and digital downloads—due to platforms like Spotify—Vinyl Records has made a phenomenal comeback. It has re-captivated music lovers and industry insiders alike. 

How To Sell Your Soul to the Music Industry

Artists face a hard choice: sacrifice their identity & artistic integrity for fame or risk obscurity. But is there a way to dance with the devil without losing your soul?

What Is Your Sound Capsule on Spotify & How to Find It

Redditors have noticed that Spotify is quietly rolling out monthly statistics, called Your Sound Capsule. No need to wait for Spotify Wrapped that usually takes place in December, then?

Amsterdam venue The Other Side becomes world’s first nightclub to adopt L-ISA Spatial Audio

Amsterdam-based venue The Other Side is now the world’s first nightclub to adopt L-ISA Spatial Audio. The Other Side is a former bicycle workshop that’s been transformed into a nightclub as well as a record label and agency representing DJs and producers. Its main, 900-capacity room utilises a fully immersive 14.1.5 L-ISA configuration “designed to wrap the audience in a 360-degree auditory experience”.

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