beatBread Launches Deal Comparison Tool to Help Artists and Independent Labels Make Better Funding Choices, Avoid Bad Deals

The beatBread Deal Comparison Tool enables independent artists and labels to compare offers from distributors, major labels, and other funding sources side-by-side for the first time. Clear like-for-like comparisons allow users to understand trade-offs between upfront cash and long-term costs.

What the Reuters AI copyright decision means for the music industry

Courts weigh four factors when considering a fair use defense, but the most important one is the final: how the use impacts the market value of the original, copyrighted work.

SiriusXM Looks to YouTube, Spotify to Help Grow Podcast Subscribers

The SiriusXM Podcasts+ offering is expanding to YouTube Music and Spotify.

Michael Rapino confirms Live Nation ticketing talks with Spotify, Apple and Amazon for superfan tiers

"We've been working with all three of them, trying to find a model that may work for us and them," said Live Nation boss on Q4 earnings call.

Stockholm studio opens up as Spotify Singles reach 10bn streams

More than 750 artists have recorded ‘Spotify Singles’ since the program launched in 2016. Now it has reached a new milestone: more than 10bn streams from the nearly 1,000 recordings made at the company’s own studios as well as external facilities. The company is celebrating by opening up its Stockholm studio to more artists.

Rhei debuts ‘emotionally intelligent’ AI agents for creators

Meet Milo, a creative director who helps people figure out what to post on social media.

Rock and metal music service Rokk includes ‘direct artist support’

In 2023 we reported on a startup called Rokk that launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for its planned rock and metal streaming service. Now it has officially launched.

Hearing Health Online: How Music and Tech Platforms Are Protecting Your Ears

With the use of streaming platforms—headphones, and portable speakers, the conversation around hearing health is so important. More people are listening to music at higher volumes and for longer periods, so hearing loss has become a growing concern globally.

Spotify Releases Tyler, The Creator Stickers for Custom Playlists

The new function features a collection of stickers surrounding Tyler, The Creator’s recent bodies of work, including the green-splattered Chromakopia art, IGOR and Flower Boy.

Music streaming trends for 2025

Data firm Luminate’s music streaming data shows where the industry is headed in 2025—from 2024’s big year for pop to growth in international subscribers.

BBC Radiophonic Workshop archives to be made available for first time

In collaboration with BBC Studios and virtual instrument sample library Spitfire Audio, a sample pack made up of sounds collected from the pioneering electronic music collective is available to access.

The first album released exclusively for streaming services

Who was the first musician to release an album exclusively on a streaming platform?

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