Tenwest unveils tech platform Future Mode for emerging artists

Future Mode is a platform that provides an end-to-end distribution and marketing solution. It offers tools to help an artist to maximise their reach for releases. The platform is modelled on Tenwest's record label, which has generated more than 600 million streams and £1 million in revenue for artists.

Amazon Music x George Michael - 40 years since Careless Whisper

Amazon Music launches an exclusive merchandise range to celebrate 40 years of George Michael’s all-time classic hit record, “Careless Whisper”. The collection of unique designs will each feature the line ”Tonight the music seems so loud“, taken from the songs iconic lyric, on t-shirts and hoodies.

Exploring the Innovative Use of AI by Musicians

Musicians are using AI technology to enhance their creativity and shape the future of music. Keep reading to discover how labels can learn from these innovative artists.

SoundCloud unveils ‘Ascending’ artist development program

Participating artists have seen substantial increases in both followers and streams, SoundCloud says.

The battle has begun to own the creator through all-encompassing ecosystems

There has always been tension between the goals of creators, social platforms, and creator tools companies. As the creator economy has evolved, a push and pull has ensued between what creators’ feel is fair remuneration for their work, and what the industry feels is the right commercial framework for sustainability.

Soundstripe launches 'AI Song Editing' feature with Daaci

We know Soundstripe for its business licensing music to YouTubers and other online video creators. Now it is dipping its toes into the world of AI music again via a partnership with startup Daaci.

Coca-Cola on Bottling Memories Through Live Music

The Coca-Cola Company’s global head of music and culture marketing Joshua Burke tells LBB’s Adam Bennett why live events with stars like Peggy Gou are integral to the brand’s identity

Beatport's LabelRadar launches Artist Network for collaboration

Beatport is the latest company aiming to make it easier for musicians to find collaborators. Its LabelRadar division has launched an ‘Artist Network’ that enables artists and producers to indicate their willingness to collaborate, and find one another based on their genre, country, language and even what DAW [digital audio workstation] they use, as well as their preference for remote, in-person or hybrid projects. 

Better Radio Through Chemistry?

Podcasters of all shapes and sizes are grappling with hosting challenges that will sound all too familiar to radio programmers and hosts.

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