SoundCloud forms strategic partnership with Resident Advisor

The initiative aims to improve music and event discovery by intermixing SoundCloud and Resident Advisors profiles.

BPI unveils ‘scale-up and growth’ program for London music/tech firms

British labels body the BPI is launching a new program aimed at music/tech companies, as well as the people who might invest in them.

Central and Eastern Europe heats up with WMG and Believe deals

There are new strategic moves afoot in the Central and Eastern Europe region from Warner Music Group and Believe.

Songwriters welcome Copyright Office clarity on termination rights and streaming royalties

The US Copyright Office has issued a final ruling regarding how collecting society MLC handles the payment of digital royalties when songwriters exercise the termination right and end old publishing deals. Previously publishers continued to get those royalties, but that shouldn’t have been the case.

‘Neighbouring rights are becoming a significant and vital revenue stream for recording rightsholders.’

Neighbouring rights are sometimes seen as the sleepy side of the sound recording industry, the ‘magic money’ which periodically drops into record company and performer accounts. The reality is somewhat different, as Laurence Oxenbury, Director of International, PPL, explains.

Universal Music UK announces restructure, creating two big label groups

Following the restructure of Universal Music in the US, the UK division of the major has announced similar changes, with most of its frontline labels reorganised into two groups. There will also be a new Audience & Media division. The restructure will mean job losses, though we don’t know how many.

Music Tectonics launches 2024 Music Tech Startup Competition

Applications are now open for the 2024 Music Tectonics Startup Pitch Competition. This multifaceted event empowers startups to gain exposure and get feedback from investors and industry experts.

AmplifyWorld Announces $500,00 Artist Fund for Musicians

As we take the next step in our journey as AmplifyWorld, we’re excited to announce a $500,000 artist fund aimed at supporting forward-thinking musicians and our community, wherever you may be in the world.

Broadwick Live partners with venues on new music initiative

Broadwick Live has launched a new music initiative in partnership with London venues including Studio 338, Night Tales Loft, Electric Brixton and Phonox. Broadwick Live Presents will commence in October with the aim of fostering up-and-coming talent and contributing to club culture.

The big AUv3 guide for you iPad musicians out there

Having just upgraded my iPad this week to the latest version of the device, I thought it would be good to return to writing about one of my favourite tools for developing musical ideas with.

Report: Spotify India's ad revenues nearly doubled in 2023

Spotify India has published some new financial figures according to reports in The Economic Times and Exchange4media citing research firm Tofler. They claim that Spotify’s advertising revenues in India grew by 91% in 2023 to Rs 63 crore ($7.5m at current exchange rates).

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