Drake and Kendrick Lamar drop copyright restrictions on their re, fueling their rivalry with fan-made reaction videos. Is it all just a big marketing scheme? If so, it’s brilliant. ….
When AI can create credible content in seconds, the future for musicians and creators can seem bleak. But two other “A’s” – analog and authentic – could provide a path forward…..
As subscription prices rise, consumers find themselves having to give up some platforms. What does it all mean for artists, labels, and the streamers themselves…..
SoundCloud has added Buzzing Playlists, a set of genre-specific playlists featuring songs based on genuine fan engagement. These playlists are available to all users…..
The rancorous public battle UMG and Tikok has ended with a “new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s global family of artists, songwriters, and labels and will return their music to TikTok’s billion-plus global community”….
If you get past the top 5%, dominated by Live Nation and AEG, live music tours and venues in the US are treading water and, in many cases, struggling to survive. The bi-partisan American Music Tourism Act hopes to harness music tourism to change that…..
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