Napster Sells for $207M with Plans for Music Metaverse

Artificial intelligence startup Infinite Reality has acquired the music-pirating app turned music streaming service Napster in a $207 million deal and plans to add a music-focused metaverse.

DJ With Apple Music launches to enable subscribers to mix their own sets

The feature is integrated with DJ software and hardware platforms AlphaTheta, Serato and InMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and Rane DJ. It builds on an integration with Algoriddim's Djay Pro software.

Was Bandcamp the answer all along?

Is the answer to music's current woes hiding in plain sight?

Anthropic wins early round in music publishers' AI copyright case

U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee said that the publishers' request was too broad and that they failed to show Anthropic's conduct caused them "irreparable harm."

How Sync Agency Fair Enough Used DISCO Discovery Suite To Place A Vintage Peruvian Pop Song

Marie-Laurence Asselin is the founder of the Montreal-based independent sync and music supervision agency Fair Enough. Along with business partner Carmel Scurti-Belley, who is also a sync agent and music supervisor, Fair Enough represents record labels and indie artists for licensing opportunities in TV, film, advertisements, trailers, promos, video games, and podcasts.

Radio And The Power Of First-Party Data

By now, we know the real truth – designing and creating successful digital content is hard, and the fail rate is high.

PPL revenue tops £300 million in 2024

PPL income includes public performance and broadcast revenues collected in the UK and globally. Growth was driven by UK businesses investing in public performance licences, rising international revenues and stable income from broadcast and online licensing.

Feed.fm Wellness Soundtracks: Science-Backed Music for Apps

Music isn’t just background noise—it has proven power to enhance wellness. Whether it’s for better sleep, deeper relaxation, or sharper focus, the right music can drive real physiological benefits. Millions stream wellness playlists daily, yet most are based on vibes, not science—and they aren’t optimized to deliver real results.

91.9 WLJS(FM) to Celebrate Half-Century From Jacksonville State

The student-run station is looking to raise $50,000 in honor of its 50 years.

Apple is bringing lossless audio to its AirPods Max headphones in a free update

The update will also see AirPods Max become the only headphones musicians can use to create and mix in personalised spatial audio.

Bridging Voice Partners with AudioShake to Empower ALS Patients Through Voice Isolation

For individuals living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), the loss of communication as the disease progresses can be one of the most significant and heartbreaking symptoms.

Janelle Monáe joins SoundExchange Hall of Fame, celebrating her legacy in music and beyond

With a career defined by innovation, Monáe has consistently pushed creative boundaries, blending music, fashion, and storytelling into immersive experiences.

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