From Fortnite Hacks to Superfans: Five Things We Learned at the Sony Music Immersive Tech Day

The key announcement was a new Myles Smith performance in Fortnite, which the UK breaking artist developed in partnership with Sony Music and RCA UK.

Qobuz Expands Into Japan

This strategic expansion marks a decisive turning point in the international development of the platform, reinforcing its trajectory towards profitability and its commitment to a musical experience that combines quality and discovery.

Everchanging Role of A&R: Finding The Next Rising Star

Before the streaming era, A&R was largely a gut-driven process. Today, the game has changed.

Feeture is Launching on iOS

Artist collaborations are the heartbeat of the music scene, but getting there isn’t always as simple as calling up a friend for some vocals.

Merlin member UnitedMasters signs a direct deal with TikTok

“UnitedMasters and TikTok Celebrate Independent Music Together,” runs the headline for the two companies’ announcement last night.

Spotify Introduces Custom Playlist Cover Art

Rolling out in beta today on the Spotify mobile app, the feature lets both Free and Premium users personalise their playlist covers with unique images, colours, text effects, and graphic elements.

Music Publishing and AI: ‘It’s not two different sides. It’s partners...’

Much of the debate around music and AI has been driven by the recordings side of the music industry: labels and their representative bodies. But it’s just as important an issue for music publishers and collecting societies.

Google's AI Music Generation Tools Just Got a Lot Better

Google DeepMind has revamped its AI music creation tools - MusicFX DJ, Music AI Sandbox and YouTube's Dream Track experiment - with new designs and features that make it easier than ever for users to generate professional-quality tracks.

45RPM to launch music publishing arm via partnership with Universal Music Publishing

45RPM's new publishing arm aims to provide composers and songwriters access to opportunities across film, TV, ads, and gaming.

How to use a new free AI tool for writing songs (including lyrics)

Who needs a band when you can use Tad AI to make royalty-free jams.

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