The Growing Role of Stem Separation in Sync Licensing

As the worlds of music, marketing and brands continue to evolve, one technological advancement – stem separation – is making a significant impact, especially in the realm of sync licensing. 

UK’s culture secretary talks streaming economy and AI music

The UK’s new culture secretary Lisa Nandy gave a speech at the Beyond the Music conference in Manchester with some hints on its music plans.

Why Spotify is still all-in on remote work

‘You can’t spend a lot of time hiring grown-ups and then treat them like children,’ Spotify HR chief Katarina Berg said in a recent interview.

Here's how I landed my first Spotify editorial playlist

Securing an editorial playlist is cool, but there’s no guarantee how long your song will remain there.

These types of music boost productivity, according to science

A new study examines the relationship between the type of beats you listen to and your productivity on certain tasks.

Music Lessons Marketplace Moombix Announces $2.5 Million Seed Round Close, Plots Aggressive U.K. Expansion

Established by former longtime Microsoft exec Aleksandar Arsovski and musician Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir (who founded children-focused music education app Mussila as well), Moombix enables verified musicians to set their own prices for 30-minute one-on-one livestream lessons, per the appropriate website.

Music Managers Forum sets LA Summit with Spotify, Bandsintown, TikTok, CD Baby & More

The Music Managers Forum LA Summit on October 21 promises to be a full day of informative keynotes, panels and networking.

ABBA Voyage generated $129m in 2023, as virtual concert series attracts 1.1m visitors

London's ABBA Voyage saw a significant jump in 2023 earnings, as the immersive concert experience continues to attract large audiences.

Spotify sponsors ultra-competitive category at Music Business UK awards

The music industry’s most enjoyable night of the year returns to its usual home, the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London, on the evening of Tuesday, November 5.

International Creators Protect Music with Cosynd

Learn how international creators protect music with ease using Cosynd’s comprehensive copyright tools. Don’t let legal complexities hold you back—learn the steps to protect your music globally today.

BPI picks 28 startups for its Grow Music innovation program

British labels body the BPI has announced the startups who’ll be taking part in its new ‘Grow Music’ innovation program, which kicked off last month.

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