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TikTok’s music master plan is coming into focus

The TikTok Music streaming app, which has yet to launch in the US, seems like the final piece of the puzzle. Yet perhaps ByteDance has reasoned that the music industry’s future growth is not just in consumption, but also in creation and re-creation. Which side of that equation a platform decides to major in is crucial. Today’s music platforms major in the former; tomorrow’s look set to prioritise the latter.

Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US

The launch of the new streaming plan comes a few weeks after Spotify increased the price of its Premium plan from $10.99 to $11.99. Bloomberg reported at the time that the higher prices would help the streaming service cover the cost of audiobooks.

Spitfire Audio launches latest library in Abbey Road Studios collaboration

Sample library firm Spitfire Audio has unveiled the next plugin in their collaboration with Abbey Road Studios.

Ircam Amplify Unveils Software to Identify AI-Generated Tracks

The Paris-based Audio-as-a-Service company, Ircam Amplify, affiliated with the esteemed Pompidou Centre, has launched a first-of-its-kind AI-Generated Detector tool, promising to bring much-needed transparency to the music industry.

Yousician launches partnership with Billie Eilish

All ten songs from Eilish’s new album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ will feature on Yousician.

The Power of Royalty-Free Music

As disputes between labels and social media platforms like TikTok continue, it may be time to reembrace the sounds that have soundtracked the internet since its early days: royalty-free music.

How popstars use Spotify for Artists in their career

All artists on Spotify have access to the huge artist platform, but how do the biggest pop stars use those tools to advance their music?

Gen AI music platforms are niche among consumers — is being *too* easy the problem?

We all know how hype cycles work: a new technological advancement arrives, and industries rush to apply it to anything and everything. In these situations, it is useful to ask: What problem or need is this technology actually addressing?

Rock falls as Electronic Music rises at Festivals in 2024

Over the past decade, multi-genre festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella have seen a surge in electronic music bookings, while genres like rock and alternative are falling.

Kendrick Lamar Breaks Amazon Music Record

The livestream of Dot’s “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” show also set a new record for Amazon Music.

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