Yamaha Pushes Into African Market with Audiomack Deal

Audiomack does not impose any initial registration fees on artists, so artists in emerging markets can upload their music for listeners to enjoy. The service has over 100 million registered users and Yamaha views this partnership as a way to contribute to local music culture—one of its management policies aimed at market expansion.

Ed Sheeran beats ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copyright appeal

Sheeran's single did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, says appeals court.

Feed.fm Survey Shows How Music in Apps Drives Engagement

Users want to be able to select their favorite music directly through the app interface.  In fact, 64% of users spend more time in apps that feature their favorite music.

Deezer grew revenues by 11% while removing non-active subs

There was positive news for Deezer in its latest financial results.

TikTok Is Busy Signing Indie Label Deals Without Merlin — Reports Suggest Monetization Shift, Too

TikTok informed licensing collective Merlin that it would not renew its long-standing deal, set to expire on October 31, back in September. At the time, Merlin went public with a statement claiming TikTok walked away from the licensing negotiation before it had even began.

On Air Inks Mercury Studios Licensing Deal for Concert Videos

With the emergence of concert streaming’s high-growth potential, on-stage performance streaming platform On Air is now offering new monetization opportunities for intellectual property owners and artists.

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.

Spotify launches a new tool for creating custom playlist artwork

With the new feature, now in beta, people can craft a personalized playlist cover in a few simple steps.

Qobuz launches ‘first of its kind’ high-fidelity streaming and download service in Japan

Japan's music market lags behind others when it comes to adoption of streaming services, and Qobuz sees an opportunity in that.

Jack Dorsey Hits Tidal With Another Mass Layoff

Dorsey explained to the team the company needs to operate “like a startup again,” which will require reorganization across the company to become “a much smaller team.”

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