Why Indie Music Publishers Should Get Angry and Unite

With disadvantages mounting, indies must unite to compete with the major publishers and create a more balanced industry.

SoundExchange agrees reciprocal deal with South African Music Performance Rights Association

The partnership will see US and SA performers paid royalties for the use of their recordings in the United States and South Africa, respectively. It marks the first time that US performers will be paid neighbouring rights when their music is used in South Africa.

How Gabb Music Curates Its Streaming Service for Kids and Families

The music platform for kid-friendly Gabb phones shares its top-played songs and what makes it unique from other music streamers on the market.

Suno, after being sued by the majors for copyright infringement, preps launch of V4, claimed to mark ‘a new era of AI music generation’

The company has also hired Jack Brody, formerly of Snap, as its Chief Product Officer.

Spotify is focused on Growth, Video, AI and Superfans

After reporting a strong Q3 2024 Tuesday, Spotify focused on Growth, video, AI and superfans during a call with investors and analysts that followed.

Unveiling Consumer Trends In Home Audio: Insights From The Latest Audio Tech Lifestyles Survey

Listening to music continues to dominate as the primary use case for smart device owners. Our findings indicate that the overall usage patterns have remained relatively consistent with previous surveys. However, there is a notable shift in how consumers interact with their smart devices based on the complexity of the task.

The Global Exchange: Exporting Culture Through Streaming

As we inch closer to the end of 2024, one trend we’ve continued to track at Luminate is the growth of non-English music and the export power of ex-U.S. territories. One way to highlight the latter is by looking at trends in streaming share based on artist country of origin.

HitCraft app brings GenAI to assisted music production

AI-powered music production platform HitCraft nears beta launch. What does it offer to human creators?

For Music and AI, All Roads Lead to Licensing

The music business is built on an intellectual property foundation, much like many technology and gaming companies.

Is mixing and mastering a dying art?

A new study from AI mastering platform RoEx shines a light on the biggest challenges for DIY music producers.

Saudi wealth fund exits Live Nation stake, after making $930M in profit

Another major Live Nation shareholder, Liberty Media, is planning to spin off a separate company that includes its LN stake.

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