Web3 music streaming brings direct stablecoin payouts to musicians

Web3 is reshaping the music industry as platforms like Audius enable direct stablecoin payouts, offering artists more control over pricing and fan engagement.

Goldman Sachs reiterates emerging markets’ future music value

Head of its European media and internet research team Lisa Yang noted that almost 60% of net new streaming subscribers were in emerging markets in 2023, but that by 2030 their share will increase to around 70%.

Welcome to the post-feature world

During the first two decades of the 21st century, companies in most industries competed on features and user interface. Snapchat was once the only social app with Stories, and the iPhone used to sit alongside the Motorola Razr and T-Mobile Sidekick. But somewhere along the line, product diversity began to disappear.

Is There A High Demand for Music Producers? How Those With "It" Will Stay Relevant in the AI Era

The music production game has changed a lot, especially over the past decade. With just a laptop and some software, anyone can start making beats and arranging it into a full track. But here’s the thing—just because it’s easy to get started doesn’t mean it’s equally as easy to make an actual living from it.

Spotify reveals global surge in French-language music/podcast consumption

Audio streaming giant Spotify has released its first-ever Francophone content report, revealing a significant surge in the consumption of French-language content on its platform globally over the past year.

What Will Drive the New Era of Creativity and Empathy in Digital Audio Advertising?

As automation increasingly dominates the industry, how can advertisers ensure that human creativity and empathy remain at the forefront of audio advertising?

YouTube pulls songs from Adele, Nirvana, and others due to SESAC dispute

Many hit songs are missing from YouTube and YouTube Music as it negotiates a new deal with the performing rights organization SESAC.

How to get the best results from Spotify's AI playlist builder

With Spotify’s AI-powered playlist creator, it can help to get specific, but not too specific.

Music Industry vs Creator Economy: Bifurcation Is Here!

The Q2 2024 music market is at a critical turning point, revealing the growing divide of the Music Industry vs Creator Economy.

Earlier This Year, an Upstart Company Named Flou Vowed to Simplify Music Contracts Forever. Now, They’ve Got Indie Labels and Publishers Using Their Platform.

Flou’s legal drafting process in action. Earlier this year, we first profiled Flou, an upstart company founded by Puerto Rican music attorney Alexiomar Rodríguez.

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