LyricFind CEO Reflects on the Company’s 20th Anniversary

Since signing the first-ever lyric licensing deal with EMI Music Publishing (now part of Sony Music Publishing) in 2005, LyricFind has grown its product suite into the global premier provider of lyric data, sync, and translations, with innovative solutions for data analysis and video creation. To help celebrate the big 2–0, we connected with Darryl Ballantyne, Co-Founder and CEO of LyricFind, to get an update on what’s new.

Rolling Stones Join Roblox Music Hub Beat Galaxy

Created by Universal Music Group in partnership with virtual world developer Supersocial, Beat Galaxy is an immersive setting for users to connect with the band's music. The Rolling Stones’ takeover in Beat Galaxy features experiences and gameplay surrounding the band's hits, exclusive virtual merchandise and premium avatar items. Users will be able to play a track-runner game featuring Stones songs, compete for prizes and visit a virtual club and social hub.

New AI-powered Talent Buyer Search Engine Debuts

This tool is dedicated to saving musicians, DJs, live performers, and their teams a considerable amount of time searching for these essential live music venues and contacts.

Udio responds to record label lawsuit insisting its AI model ‘listens’ rather than ‘copies’

Udio has responded to the lawsuit filed by the record companies earlier this week. It insists that its AI model only ‘listens’ to existing recordings, learning the art of music-making just like a human creator. The record industry maintains that that listening involves unlicensed copying

New Report Redefines Artist Success in Modern Music Industry

In addition to altering music consumption patterns, streaming has also changed the way artists, journalists, and music critics define success of musicians and their creative efforts. Sure, charts and radio plays still matter but the approach to defining what success is and what isn't is now more data-driven and comprehensive than ever.

Recording Academy Invites Nearly 4,000 Musicians and Professionals to Join

As part of its long-term effort to update and diversify its membership, the Recording Academy — home of the Grammy Awards — has extended membership invitations to more than 3,900 established music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines.

YouTube confirms discussions with labels over new AI tools

YouTube’s ambitions in AI music continue, but it wants licensing deals with labels in place before its next moves.

Splice users can now use their own sound loops with AI-powered ‘Create’ engine

The platform for music creators is introducing a new feature called “Create With Your Own Loop.” Previously, Splice’s AI-powered “Create” inspiration engine focused on matching sounds within the platform’s extensive library that offers over 300 instruments and spans 130 unique music genres.

Sabrina Carpenter set for virtual concert in Meta’s Music Valley

Meta has snagged one of 2024’s big breakout stars for its next VR concert. Sabrina Carpenter will be playing a gig in the ‘Music Valley’ zone of its Horizon Worlds metaverse.

Deadmau5 threatens to pull his music catalogue from Spotify

It’s been a few weeks since Spotify CEO Daniel Ek caused a stir with his comments about the cost of creating content being “close to zero”.

Amra has invested more than $50m in its tech to date – with most of it spent in the past 3 years

Over the last three years, says the firm, transactions handled by Amra have grown by more than 5X. In 2023 alone, the company processed more than 5 trillion transactions around the world.

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