Music production is officially in its ‘subscription’ era

Why are music software companies so afraid of ‘rent-to-own’?

TikTok to shutter music subscription service TikTok Music in November

That will mean the end of a TikTok Music service in the five regions in which the app is currently live: Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore and Mexico.

MatchTune says it has ‘cracked’ Suno’s AI-music generation model

Music-tech firm MatchTune is weighing into the debate around musical AIs and training, with a new tool that it says can identify tracks made using the Suno platform.

Source Separation Benchmarks - Signal to Distortion Ratio Study

A new Signal to Distortion Ratio benchmarking study confirms that Music.AI's model is uniquely designed for superior source separation, optimized to manage the dynamics of diverse audio elements with unmatched precision.

un:hurd music expands partner network with CD Baby, Amazon, beatBread, more; launches new membership tiers

un:hurd's new Pro and Select tiers will give artists access to more analytics and promotional tools.

Diddy's Music Streams See Increase After Arrest And Indictment

A #MuteDiddy campaign was started in 2023 to prevent this from happening, but it seems it didn't work.

Music licensing and streaming for smart home devices and wearables

The popularity of smart connected devices and wearables is on the rise, and it’s no wonder why: the opportunity to easily access important data and streamline everyday tasks makes utilizing smart devices a smart lifestyle hack.

Posthumous Juice WRLD Tracks Racking Up Millions of Plays

A pair of new Juice WRLD tracks debuted this week and have already racked up millions of listens ahead of the late rapper’s third and reportedly final posthumous album release.

Motel 6 offers Musician Discounts, launches Songwriting Contest

Staying at a Motel 6 has long been a right of passage for musicians trying to save money on tour. Now Motel 6 offers musician discounts and launched a songwriting.

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