
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
Last week was a busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI bringing up big questions, a new TikTok-like app arising, and more.
- Gimme Radio shuts down after 6 years, unable to raise needed financing
- TikTok sister app Lemon8 surges in US popularity despite ties to China
- UMG wants Spotify, Apple MusIc to ban most AI-generated songs
- 5 media trends that are changing music sync, licensing, and clearance
- Indie Artists, Labels thrive by focusing on off-center niches, new genres, and local music [Chartmetric]
- What is an AI Cover Song, and why are Major Labels so afraid of them?