After decades of investing in human talent, does the music industry really want to replace talented songwriters, artists and producers with an AI music designer to save money and speed up production? UMG seems to be saying yes, writes Bobby Owsinski.
Have we reached peak ticket presale or is Vivid Seats just not as good is its competitors? The company is clearly struggling, reporting that its marketplace ticket resales fell to 2.2 million compared to 3.1 million in Q2 last year.
AI training is a sneaky new threat to music and the music industry, leaving unregistered work more vulnerable than ever. Learn why copyrighting music in the AI era is essential to protecting your rights, income, and creative future.
AI generated songs are being uploaded under the names of deceased artists without permission, and major platforms like Spotify and TikTok are letting it happen.
Drake released his new single “Which One” without TikTok hype or even a traditional music video, It is still gaining millions of streams. Here’s how this low-key fan-first approach could change the way artists release music. Have we reached the era of post-social music marketing?
Going global starts by finding the right local scenes. Find out how artists are using glocalization and other tactics to build real fanbases and grow worldwide one music micro-market at a time..
At the crossroads of where music meets data, Cherie HU and Water & Music are redefining industry analysis through AI data, investment trends, and startup innovation – all while questioning the cultural impact of shifting business incentives.
Spotify raises Premium price in a wide range of global markets after reporting an unprofitable Q2 2025. It’s Spotify’s third price hike in as many years. Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock closed up 5% Monday on the news.
This week’s live music industry news roundup looks at how Spotify drives concert ticket sales, an indie venue marketer shares her process, a resurgence in music live streaming and more.
What is a stream worth in 2025? The value of a music stream is shifting as passive listening becomes the norm and streaming revenue plateaus. Check out MIDiA’s recent report on why artists must look beyond stream counts and focus on building genuine fan connections.
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