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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Stop the TICKET Act

Fix The Tix says TICKET Act would legalize ‘ghost’ tickets

The Fix The Tix Coalition of more than 30 live music industry organizations including NIVA, NITO, the RIAA and Bandsintown is calling for major changes to pending TICKET Act legislation including restrictions on speculative tickets, often referred to as ghost tickets.

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Musical AI raises $1.5M for rights management

Musical AI raises $1.5M USD / $2.1M CA for rights management for generative AI. The investment will support its music’s attribution model.

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Spotify earnings report

Spotify Q4 hits records, will ‘double down on music’ in 2025

Spotify Q4 2024 earnings were announced Tuesday, ending its first year of profitability strong across most key metrics. During the earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek promised to “double down on music” after years of expansion in other audio and video categories and to accelerate new product releases.

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$1B sale puts Marshall Amps in Corporate Hands

Marshall Amps and the Marshall Group just sold for $1.16 billion, and the new owners aren’t exactly known for their involvement in music. Could this be the beginning of the. Continue reading

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Chappell Roan challenges critics , demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Chappell Roan demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Chappel Roan took home the 2025 Grammy for Best New Artist and delivered a powerful call for record labels to protect the artists their business is built on. Read the full text and watch a video of Roan’s speech.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Why songwriters hate Spotify, UMG Spotify deal, Power Players predict, Tony van Veen & More

Episode 234 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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Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé 

Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé Mood Machine: Jay Gilbert interviews

On a special edition of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, co-host Jay Gilbert sits down with author Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé “Mood Machine, the Rise of Spotify and the Costs. Continue reading

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Best Music Conferences to attend in 2025

So many great music conference choices and so little time. This breakdown shares the details so you can decide the best Music Conferences for you to attend in 2025.

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musicians vs big tech

Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

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