The Boiler Room Model and the Current State of the DJ Livestream Sector

The digital age has transformed many aspects of the music industry—and electronic music is no exception, which has become far more popular in the last 25 years. One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the rise of DJ livestreams, with Boiler Room leading the charge. 

Audius strikes global licensing deal with Kobalt

The deal gives Kobalt-signed songwriters access to Audius’ decentralized marketplace, providing them with a potential new revenue stream, the companies said.

The Evolution of Creative Processes in the Electronic Music Field

Electronic music has always been interchangeable with innovation in the last 50 years. The genre has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music production. 

Sony Music Vietnam inks global distro deal with Vietnam’s Great Entertainment

Sony has secured the exclusive rights to distribute and promote Great Entertainment's music library.

Amuse hires Daniel Copleston to launch sync department

The services company for the self-releasing and independent artist sector has appointed Daniel Copleston as head of synchronisation.

Audiomack teams up with Mogul to bring royalty tracking to its creators

The collaboration is designed to help independent artists track and collect the royalties they’re owed more accurately, according to a joint release.

Exploring the Innovative Use of AI by Musicians

Composers, musicians and producers have been tech-forward from the beginning. George Martin was a pioneer in bending technology to create never-before-heard sounds for The Beatles in the ‘60s.

Should artists be worried about Melodio, the new generative AI music streaming platform?

The show’s over, folks, GenAI music streaming platforms are here — or are they?

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.

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."

DJ Fresh on why he launched AI-powered start-up Voice-Swap

In a music industry grappling with the consequences of AI, the Voice-Swap platform offers a counterpoint to data scraping and deepfakes: a legal and ethical approach to voice modelling.

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