Beatles Documentary From Martin Scorsese Sets Disney+ Release Date

Titled “Beatles ’64,” the film will be released on Disney+ on Nov. 29 and features never-before-seen footage of the band and its legions of young fans during the height of Beatlemania. It also includes new interviews with the two surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

UMG takes ownership of indie giant PIAS as it acquires remaining stake held by the co-founders

The PIAS Group now operates two core business divisions: the PIAS Label Group, home to the group’s own and associated record labels; and Integral, the group’s services division, which provides physical and digital distribution services to independent labels from around the world. 

Talking through AI and the future of music with will.i.am

Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am is sanguine about the future of music and AI, comparing it to a grocery store where there is an organic section (human-created tunes) and other products (technology-driven songs).

Subscription Dynamics in the Evolving Music Industry

As the global music industry continues to evolve, the shift from Ad-Supported tiers to Premium subscriptions becomes more vital for increasing average revenue per user. Understanding these trends not only clarifies the current state of the market but also equips stakeholders with the knowledge needed to anticipate future revenue streams.

The Music Creator Economy: Reshaping Opportunities for Artists

Explore how the evolving landscape of the music creator economy is reshaping opportunities for artists and industry professionals alike. 

Free Service for A&R to Track Artist Signings Is Rolled Out

Traditionally, A&Rs and managers have relied on time-consuming networking and legal negotiations to stay informed about deal flow.

Warner Music Benelux acquires Cloud 9 Recordings

Following the acquisition, Niels Walboomers, WMG Benelux’s president of recorded music & publishing, will lead the collaboration between the labels. 

Salt signs a Massive Music deal to explore growth in Asia

Music fintech firm Salt’s latest partner is Indonesian firm Massive Music Entertainment. The deal represents Salt’s expansion into Asia with its rights and royalties processing.

Kids’ audio platform Yoto aims to double revenue with $15m funding package from HSBC

Company's Yoto Player smart speaker uses physical cards to play audio content.

TikTok Music closure a win for Spotify, says Deutsche Bank

TikTok Music’s departure from Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico will likely be welcomed by rival streaming services operating in those countries.

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