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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: FireAid distributes $50M • Oberman exits TikTok music • Live Nation invests in Breakr • major EU AI copyright loophole • More

WEDNESDAY 2.19.25 • Music Business News updated continuously under the MORE NEWS TAB and Live Music Industry News under the LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS TAB Above

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: DSPs prep for AI invasion • Oasis fans cancelled • 1B stream songs soar • More

Episode 236 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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Music and AI Roundtable

Music and AI Roundtable: Your Morning Coffee Special Episode

On this special edition of the Your Morning Coffee podcast hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart sat down with a panel of experts for a music and AI roundtable on how AI is re-shaping the music industry. LISTEN HERE.

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Music Business News Last Week

Last Week’s Top Music Industry News

A busy week by any definition, and music industry news was no exception TikTok regained traction, Hangout becoming more popular for music marketing, Copyright office investigates PROs, and more…

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TikTok app is back in Apple, Google Play download stores

TikTok app is back in Apple, Google Play download stores

The TikTok app is back in Apple, Google Play and other download stores. The app was removed on January 19th after a law banning the app went into effect.

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Austin Music Tech Events in March: Get Listed in the Unofficial Guide

SXSW can be overwhelming, so it’s essential to research in advance how to find your tribe and get the most of your time in Austin. To help out, we share the Unofficial Guide to Austin Music Tech Events this March.

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Identify AI Generated Music with Benn Jordan’s Algorithm

YouTuber Benn Jordan says he’s found a foolproof way to identify AI generated music, potentially changing how all streaming platforms handle AI tracks.

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american music fairness act

Closing the Radio Royalty Loophole: American Music Fairness Act

Lawmakers are reviving the American Music Fairness Act to close a loophole that lets AM/FM radio stations play music without paying artists. If passed, this bill will finally ensure musicians get the compensation they deserve for their work.

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Bandcamp donates 100% to MusiCares today, unveils Shepard Fairey t-shirt

Friday February 7th, Bandcamp donates 100% to MusiCares, the Grammy backed non-profit providing emergency to artist and industry victims of the LA fires.

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Content Copyright rules

US updates AI-Generated Content Copyright rules

The US Copyright Office just set the record straight on AI-generated content copyright. and the rulings could change everything for creators. From what can and can’t be copyrighted to the future of AI-assisted works, here are five key takeaways.

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