Deezer and SACEM align on artist-centric payment system for publishing rights

It is billed as the world’s first update to the remuneration model for publishing since streaming was introduced over a decade and a half ago.

Deezer's artist-centric payment system for streaming is designed to better reward artists and creators who cultivate a consistent and engaged fan base. It was introduced for recording rights in 2023.

BPI says AI proposals risk 'destroying the UK's status as a creative superpower'

There are concerns in the creative sector, particularly with the launch of a government consultation last month that proposes introducing an exception to copyright law for AI training for commercial purposes, while allowing rights-holders to reserve their rights, so they can control the use of their content.

'The Highest Net Profit Merch An Artist Can Sell': Q's With Bootleg.Live's Rod Yancy

Bootleg.live enables artists to offer their fans fully licensed, high-quality audio recordings of concerts, available for purchase right at the show.

Like a tour poster or band t-shirt, Bootleg.live recordings can be purchased at the event, by scanning QR codes posted around the venue. Each show’s Bootleg is only available for a limited time, usually three days.

Drake withdraws his legal petition against Spotify and UMG

Drake never sued Spotify and Universal Music Group. It’s worth repeating, because some headlines this morning are suggesting that the star has pulled out of his ‘lawsuit’ against the companies. It was never a lawsuit.

DICE sells electronic music platform Boiler Room to live giant Superstruct, which was acquired by KKR in a $1.4bn deal in 2024

DICE acquired the UK's Boiler Room, an electronic music-centric livestream platform, in 2021.

Beatport DJ: The Perfect Beginner DJ Software

For anyone just starting out as a DJ, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed with the vast amount of different software options out there. There are many different options to choose from, with some being tied to certain hardware or costing (lots of) money. How do you choose the right software when you have only just started to DJ? If you’re going through this dilemma currently, we have an option that will tick all the boxes.

Mobile games giant Supercell backs music startup NextBeat

Mobile title Beatstar has been one of the music-gaming success stories of the past decade, racking up nearly 100m downloads of its app while closing in on $200m of revenue. It was launched in 2021 by startup Space Ape Games, which is in the process of being fully acquired by mobile gaming giant Supercell.

Black Music Incubator Project takes aim at skills shortage

A new initiative called the Open Sauce x Generator – Black Music Incubator Project has launched to support Black musicians.

Secure Music Sharing: Keep Your Tracks Safe and Private

How to share your music with the people you trust while keeping your tracks secure and under your control. Simple, private, and safe.

An Alternate-Universe Aphex Twin Album Curated From His Massive New Rarities Compilation

Somewhere within the imposing two-and-a-half-hour sprawl of ‘Music From the Merch Desk,’ there’s an Aphex Twin album that stands up to the best of his work.

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