LyricFind turns 20 with over 10m songs in its lyrics database

In its celebratory announcement, LyricFind noted that it now has partnerships with more than 50,000 publishers and more than 100 employees.

SiriusXM Launches New Broadcast Studio at Wynn Las Vegas

To celebrate the opening of this new studio, John Mayer will host a live broadcast on June 5 for his SiriusXM channel, ‘Life with John Mayer.’ The special live-from-Vegas episode will feature Mayer playing his favorite songs and artists as well as taking phone calls from listeners around the country. John Mayer is currently performing with Dead & Company at The Sphere in Las Vegas through August 10.

Downtown Artist & Label Services partners with SymphonyOS to offer AI-powered marketing tools at a discount

Downtown Artist & Label Services, part of the Downtown Music Holdings group, has turned to SymphonyOS, an AI-powered marketing operating system, to offer user-friendly marketing services that include a suite of AI-powered tools designed to streamline artist marketing efforts and deliver results.

Blipblox Raises Over $266K on Kickstarter to Launch myTRACKS

Blipblox myTRACKS, hit its fundraising goal in a mere 15 minutes and went on to raise over $266k USD in a month-long crowdfunding campaign.

The Evolution of the Artist-to-Artist Relationship: How Social Media Affects Artists

In the music industry, a strong emphasis is placed on the relationship between artists and their fans. However, what about the often-overlooked dynamic between artists themselves? Negative relationships between artists have often shaped societal and political discourse. 

Tencent and Tencent Music buy 10% stake in Thai firm GMM Music

The deal values GMM Music at $700m overall, so the Tencents are investing $70m, and the agreement also involves an investment into their existing Joox Thailand streaming service.

Have Underground Music Scenes Shapeshifted Into Viral Moments?

In 2004, just one year after MySpace launched, DJ culture and related niche nightlife scenes underwent a major shift. As party posters and boldly printed graphic fliers started to slowly become extinct for live event promotion, communication and underground communities moved online.

Industry veterans launch Music Foundry music-tech consultancy

There’s a new music-tech consultancy in town, founded by three industry veterans from the tech and legal sectors.

Web3 Revolution: How Str.Domains Are Reshaping the Music Industry

The music industry is on the cusp of a paradigm shift driven by Web3 technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies. This decentralized revolution promises to reshape the relationship between artists, fans, and the industry itself. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of ownership and empowerment, and that’s where str.domains come into play.

UnitedMasters’ David Melhado on sync, brand partnerships and artist support

David Melhado is VP, music and marketing at UnitedMasters, where he leads a team to develop a global roster of partner artists.

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