How Audio Separation Technology is Revitalizing Music Catalog

It’s fair to say that generative AI has the music industry in a panic.

But while (incredibly legitimate) concerns over the legal and copyright implications of generative AI dominate the headlines, the potential for wider AI solutions to unlock new, previously unattainable value from existing music often gets lost in the noise.

Indian telco Bharti Airtel shuts down Wynk Music service

Wynk Music is one of the most established music-streaming services in India, launched in 2014 by telco Bharti Airtel.

Oasis Made Biggest Gains On Spotify After Liam, Noel Gallagher Tour Announcement

The British rock band Oasis is making big moves on the Spotify and Apple Music charts, both globally and in the band’s native United Kingdom, following its surprise announcement that it would reunite long-feuding brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher for a concert tour in 2025.

Moises Unveils Updates to Tools for Producers & Engineers

Moises.AI has announced a major update to its suite of AI-enabled tools, designed specifically to improve the workflows of producers and audio engineers. The updated tools are designed to meet the needs of both professional and aspiring producers by providing access to studio-grade capabilities that streamline production while maintaining high quality.

Paid streaming subscriptions grew just 2.7% YoY in the US in H1 2024 – but overall market revenue topped $8.6bn

According to the RIAA’s new midyear report, the United States saw just 2.5 million net additions of Paid music subscription accounts in H1 2024 vs. the prior-year period – a rise of just 2.7% YoY in percentage terms.

Sony Pictures, Music Help Sony's Sonieum Web3, Blockchain Incubator

The company wants to "catalyze ecosystem growth and accelerate adoption by leveraging its vast global reach and technological expertise across entertainment, gaming, and consumer electronics."

Xperi On In-Car Entertainment: ‘We Make Radio A Content-First User Experience.’

Xperi’s efforts to maximize, personalize, and monetize in-car entertainment were laid out Tuesday in a webinar entitled “The Future of Content-First Entertainment in the Car,” which reviewed features of its DTS AutoStage platform, currently installed in 7 million cars worldwide.

AllTrack becomes the fourth Cisac-accredited PRO in the US

It’s the fourth PRO in the US to be affiliated with Cisac, joining Ascap, BMI and Sesac. The acceptance comes seven years after AllTrack was founded in 2017 with a focus on the independent music sector.

Song Sleuth announces new deal with Regalias Digitales

Song Sleuth will identify user generated live music content for all rights holders across the Regalías Digitales portfolio.

XL Recordings posted a $12.8m profit last year… despite only releasing 8 new albums

XL's small but heavy-hitting catalog has made it an impressively profitable record company.

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