Music Industry

Latin Music And Physical Albums Thrive, Here Are The Latest 2024 Industry Trends
Taylor Swift And TikTok Rock Out With New Interactive Fan Experience
'Is This Just Fantasy?' Sony Buys Queen Music Catalog For Over $1 Billion
Taylor Swift And TikTok Rock Out With New Interactive Fan Experience
'Is This Just Fantasy?' Sony Buys Queen Music Catalog For Over $1 Billion
TikTok Tunes? Social Media Platform Has A Music M&A Team In The Works
House Approves TICKET Act Following Ticketmaster Controversy: Will It End Hidden Fees, Speculative Ticketing?

Music Industry Recent News

TikTok-Inspired Music Remixes Hit Spotify: A Game Changer for Artists?
Spotify develops TikTok-inspired remix features for track customization. Artists can now earn fair compensation for user-generated remixes.
House Bill Aims To Enhance Transparency In AI Training Practices
Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act: new US bill ensures transparency in AI training for music, balancing innovation and creator rights.
Spotify Unveils AI Update That Lets Users Tailor Playlists: How To Use It
Spotify unveils a new AI tool that creates personalized playlists from text prompts, enhancing music discovery with tailored mixes.
Sealed With A Kiss: Rock Band Sells Legacy For $300M, Who Did Gene Simmons 'Get Into Bed' With?
Explore the $300-million sale of Kiss's music catalog and brand as they transition away from live performances.
Over 200 Artists, Including Billie Eilish And Katie Perry, Demand AI Respect For Music Rights
Discover how over 200 music artists like Billie Eilish and Katy Perry are taking a stand against AI misuse in the music industry.
Sony Music CEO Warns Of Potential TikTok Exodus: 'We Should Share In Those Profits'
"The best music will be the most original use of AI. It won't be a fake Drake singing a Nirvana song," Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer says.
'The ELVIS Act Is Pivotal,' Says Copyleaks CEO: Tennessee's Pioneering Move In AI, Artist Rights
Tennessee positioned itself on March 22 at the forefront of an emerging battle between the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the time-honored rights of artists.
TikTok's Licensing Predicament: Expiring Music Publishers Deal Amplifies Universal Music Group Dispute
TikTok is facing mounting pressure as it removes recordings co-written by Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) songwriters and approaches the end of its licensing deal with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) on April 30.</
Universal Music Pulls 4 Million Songs From TikTok, Tells Artists: 'They Simply Do Not Value Your Music'
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced that as of March 1, its catalog of approximately four million songs is no longer actively licensed for use on TikTok.
Universal Music Group Announces Major Layoffs Amid $271M Strategic Overhaul
Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) announced a "strategic organizational redesign" during its fourth-quarter earnings call, aiming for "efficiencies in targeted cost areas while strengthening labels' capabilities to deepen artist and fan connections," as
2024 Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus Honored As Women Dominate Every Category
The 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded as a historic night marked by female dominance, where women claimed victories in every televised category.
Endemic Misogyny Persists In Music's 'Boys' Club,' This Committee Wants 'Transformative Change'
The music industry is a "boys' club" where discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent, according to an investigation recent parliamentary report in the U.K.
Apple Music Raises Royalties For Spatial Audio: A 10% Boost For Quality Sound
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Music will boost the royalties for music available in Spatial Audio, as confirmed in an update sent to label partners.
Spotify Sees Silver Lining In EU Competition Law, Anticipates Rise Of 'Superfan Clubs'
Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) anticipates positive changes with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to roll out on March 7
All About BZRP Music Session #58: Young Miko's Lyrics, Rankings, And The YouTube Sensation
Argentine producer Bizarrap has once again captivated fans with the release of the latest installment in his renowned "BZRP Music Sessions" series.
Who Topped Google's Music Searches In 2023? Inside The Year's Biggest Hits, Artists
In Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google's annual 'Year in Search' report for 2023, the platform unveiled fascinating insights into the most sought-after musicians and songs that
Analysts Rally Behind Spotify: Price Targets Raised After 17% Workforce Cut
Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) shares are currently trading $196.03 — up 0.96% in the past 24 hours.
Sony, Universal, Warner Unite For Climate Action In Music Industry Ahead Of UN Conference
Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) Sony Music, Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF), and Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG) have
Does TikTok Help The Music Industry? Study Shows Increased Live Event Attendance, Spending Habits
A recent TikTok-commissioned study by entertainment analytics firm Luminate shed light on the app's significant impact on the music industry.
Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen Sweep Billboard Music Awards; Latin Music Takes Center Stage
During the Billboard Music Awards on Nov. 19, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen emerged as top winners.
Taylor Swift Takes A Large Bite Out Of 2023: Named Apple Music's Artist Of The Year
Taylor Swift was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying her status as a global music phenomenon.
Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Award Finalists With 20 Nominations — You Won't Believe Who She's Beating
Taylor Swift is leading the pack of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with a whopping 20 nominations.
Weed And BTS: I Got High And Dove Into The World Of K-Pop Sensation, Here's What I Found
By Lola Sasturain via El Planteo. First published on December 2020.