Vinyl Group partners with Songtradr on global advertising

The agreement will see Vinyl Group managing Songtradr‘s digital advertising portfolio, further expanding its advertising capabilities.

Reactional Music signs gaming and music licensing deal with classical company Naxos

The partnership will bring the world's biggest classical music catalogue to game developers and gamers. Founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, Naxos comprises numerous companies, divisions, imprints and labels covering classical, world, folk, jazz and cultural music from across the world.

Timbaland Becomes Strategic Advisor for AI Music Company Suno

Timbaland will be involved in the "day-to-day product development" and "creative direction" at the controversial AI music start-up.

RIAA President and COO Talks AI, Creativity

Michele Ballantyne has spent an impressive 20 years at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), during which time she’s witnessed the music industry grapple with the transition from illegal downloading to streaming, and now has a front-row seat in the battle to maintain the value of human-created music in the age of AI.

Tuning up with AI: a shift in the music scene

“I am never afraid of innovation.” That’s how Erwin Blom answered my question about his feelings toward AI music apps. Owner of Fast Moving Targets, a company specializing in media, technology, and innovation, Blom has a rather optimistic stance on using artificial intelligence in music creation. “Artists should immediately start using all these tools to find out how they can benefit from them.”

Over 13,000 creatives sign statement voicing AI concern

Thousands of artists and people working in the creative industry have added their signatures to a statement that warns AI companies that their livelihood is threatened by the unlicensed use of their work by AI.

UNIFI Music Launching with AI Boost

Of the many tools in the UNIFI Music arsenal, such as the EPK feature, Tip Jar, music distribution to over 200 DSPs, and the embeddable player feature, Artificial Intelligence is set to play a big part of the new blueprint.

Rick Rubin Shares Opinion on Streaming, Explains How It Affected Our Relationship With Music

Rick Rubin noted how people in the streaming age don't have the same relationships with their favorite albums like they did in the past, and noted how the key to true originality lies in one's unique ability to interpret and build on existing trends.

adidas Originals Unveils Exclusive Bad Bunny & Messi Collection Celebrating Music and Sport

The “Bad Bunny & Messi Collection” highlights the powerful connection between music and sport, paying tribute to the individual legacies of both stars while solidifying adidas’ role in global culture.

TikTok Content With Electronic Music Jumps 70% as Platform Launches New Global Hub

As TikTok closes its native music streaming service, the platform's new electronic music hub is fueling explosive year-over-year growth in genre-focused content worldwide.

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