Musicians Register with Humanable to Keep AI from Taking Their Streams and Listeners

AI-made music is here to stay with more text-to-music solutions popping up monthly. No wonder that some artists might want to look for ways to prove that their music is created by humans. Songwriters and composers are now making extra efforts to establish their authorship. Apparently, with the help of tools like Humanable.

ARK launches to protect music IP in the age of AI, with investment from BMI and Claritas Capital

The platform uses blockchain technology and biometric verification to help artists, writers, musicians, and other creatives secure their work in the digital age.

Does Playing Music Increase Sales? The Power Of Music In Retail

In his iconic song, American Pie, writer and singer Don McLean asks, “Can music save your mortal soul?” Who knows? But we know that music can boost your small businesses’ sales, according to a recent survey from Soundtrack.

Ninja Tune forms strategic partnership for gaming opportunities with Reactional Music

The partnership will see Ninja Tune’s labels and publishing division, Just Isn’t Music, license the rights to tracks from its catalogue for use via Reactional’s music personalisation engine and music delivery platform.

Sound Royalties' CEO and founder Alex Heiche on a decade of music financing

Artists, songwriters and music rightsholders can now free up capital using their music in so many ways, and the old days of simply seeking advances from labels or publishers are long-gone.

The UK’s AI vs copyright crossroads: where do we go now?

It appears we are at a crossroads in what has become a battle between AI and copyright. Look at the UK’s government consultation.

Music is the heartbeat of user-generated content & social media apps

It’s no coincidence that the social media apps dominating our screens all have music baked into the experience.

Is a Blanket Music Licensing System Ahead for Generative AI Platforms?

Are blanket music licensing rights on the table for generative AI platforms? After OpenAI and others have expressed concerns about giving up their leads in AI due to what they deem restrictive copyright laws—several music rights organizations have weighed in.

How the Industry Is Fighting Artificial Music Streaming

The industry is fighting artificial music streaming with stricter rules, AI detection, and legal action. Here’s how artists, DSPs, and tech are battling to keep streaming fair.

Empire taps Audioshake for catalogue-wide stems and lyrics

Independent-music firm Empire is the latest client for AI startup Audioshake, using its technology to create stems and lyrics across its catalogue.

RadioDNA Launches Multimedia Division

Engineering services firm adds Fritz Golman to head new business arm.

Sony Music backs AI rights startup Vermillio in $16M funding round

The startup will use the $16 million Series A funding round led to scale operations and continue building out solutions that use generative AI to enable artists, labels, and rightsholders to protect and monetize content.

How to make the most of your Apple Music subscription

Apple Music is a behemoth, offering millions of songs, music videos, and more — if you've ever felt like it's been a daunting task to figure it all out, we're here to help you with this useful guide.

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