Soundcloud shares strong new Creator and Track stats but no MAU update
Alongside the launch of its “Fans” direct messaging tool this week, SoundCloud shared some impressive numbers. Missing, however, were new monthly active user stats. Last year, SoundCloud had about 120. Continue reading
Music, AI & the Metaverse ‘offer limitless possibilities’
The potential for AI to disrupt music is the topic de jour, but add the Metaverse to the mix, and the possibilities become even more mind-boggling. Guest post by Eric. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran lawsuit proved how modern copyright is doing more harm than good [Mike Masnick]
Superstar songwriter and artist Ed Sheeran had been sued once again for infringing on the copyrights of similar-sounding songs, but the results proved to be even bigger. by Mike Masnick. Continue reading
Live streams won’t steal ticket sales, but social just might [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]
TikTok live streamers have been erasing the exclusivity of in-person concerts, is this going to boost or hurt the live music industry? by Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research Frank Ocean’s. Continue reading
Songwriters can exhale after Ed Sheeran wins Plagiarism Lawsuit
Like too many other artists, Ed Sheeran was sued for alleged copyright infringement. In his case, it was Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” This time, the result brings relief. Continue reading
Chartmetric, Third Bridge Creative name five new artists worth tracking
Here is a new batch of emerging artists on the rise detected early, thanks to a combination of Charmetric data and music experts’ knowledge from the team at Third Bridge. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: The Music AI Effect, Spotify vs. Boomy, and more
Episode 143 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 143 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading
Last week’s most read posts: Beatles AI, Spotify dumps artist data, Fix The Tix & More
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read Hypebot posts. We’ve got topics ranging from major labels’ fear of AI cover songs to Spotify algorithms. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week, commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on SiriusXM, the many roles of an artist manager, Beatles AI, music investing, and more… Is. Continue reading
An artist’s perspective on how AI can push REAL musicianship forward [Maxximo]
Maxximo, an indie musician and founder of a new music tech startup, gives an artist’s perspective on the AI-generated music developments of the last few weeks. by Maxximo of www.maxximomusic.com. Continue reading