Concert films and music documentaries now streaming on Hulu Japan

Hulu Japan is giving audiences access to footage of 80 music performances from some of the greatest artists in music. Spanning decades and genres, this collection presents a history of music, from jazz to rock 'n' roll, hip-hop to electronic. Experience powerhouse performances by Madonna and Beyoncé, sound experimentations by David Bowie and Radiohead, arena-shaking anthems by Queen and the Rolling Stones plus so much more.

Apple Music reveals Christmas playlists and exclusive covers

Sorry, there’s no fighting it: the start of November is the start of Christmas music-announcements season. Ho ho ho and all that.

‘Non-majors’ have 46.7% ownership share of recorded-music market

Midia Research’s latest report is a deep dive into the ‘non-majors’ sector of the music industry, including independent labels and self-releasing artists.

Netflix Announces Avicii Documentary with Avicii Himself Narrating

Netflix announces a documentary about the late producer and DJ Avicii, featuring narration from Avicii himself. The film is due for release on December 31.

BBC Radio 3 Unwind digital extension launches on BBC Sounds

The Radio 3 digital extension will feature a curated selection of “restorative classical music” that covers repertoire from the medieval to the present day. In addition to a diverse range of music, the stream will also include content promoting focus and relaxation, and contributions from guest experts and academics in fields such as psychology, neuroscience and mental health.

Just 20% of Artists get 1000 Monthly Streams on Spotify

Earlier in the year Spotify inserted a new rule into its artist royalty system – you must reach at least 1,000 streams in 12 months before you can get paid. While this new milestone seems harsh, the idea behind it is that the high bank fees charged on royalty payments of less than $50 eat up too much of the royalty money sent to an artist.

SESAC rates for Performance Licenses rise 10.4% through 2026

New SESAC rates for the performance licences of the 10,000 U.S. radio stations under the Radio Music License Committee umbrella have been finalized.

Rostrum Pacific unveils AI-powered music distribution platform SpaceHeater

The platform, currently in beta testing, is set to officially launch in early 2025 and access will be by invite only. It is said to be “the first in the market to offer AI attribution via Sureel AI.” The tech will enable artists and labels to track how their music is used in AI training models and determine fair compensation for AI-generated outputs.

TikTok Album Pre-Saves are coming in boost to music release marketing

TikTok album pre-saves are coming soon. The in-app feature will boost music promotion on the platform.

LoveTunesAI will make 80 personalised ‘custom songs’ for $29

The latest AI-music startup has its sights set on a specific market: personalised ‘custom songs’ created for people to share with friends, family or colleagues (or just themselves).

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