FN Meka virtual rap star

What I learned creating the first virtual rap star

Did you know there was a virtual rap star that topped the charts long before AI hit the mainstream? Learn the untold story behind FN Meka and why real emotion still sets real artists apart from any algorithm.

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AI Band Velvet Sundown May Make Real Musicians Want to Quit

All AI band Velvet Sundown has no real members, no social presence, and a fake quote from Billboard, But that has not stopped it from quietly racking up hundreds of thousands of monthly streams. As AI music gets better and more believable, struggling human artists may start wondering if it’s even worth trying.

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Apple Music adds a Musicians hub

Apple Music adds a Musicians hub, Replay, Apple Radio specials

To mark its 10th anniversary Apple Music adds a musicians hub and new features to mark its 10th anniversary. The creative campus and studio will open this summer in Los Angeles.

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Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh offer a Guide To Global Music Success

After years of growing his fanbase in India, Ed Sheeran’s strategic collaboration with Arijit Singh spotlights the power of Indian fandom and offers a guide to global music success.

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Hits, Hype, and the Half-Life of Pop Music

In the age of TikTok and Spotify, pop hits are rising to fame then fading into obscurity faster than ever. Bobby Owsinski looks at the the half-life of pop music, why many songs peak in days, and what it takes to create a hit that sticks.

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Why Young Men Care Less About Music and Why It Matters (A Lot)

Young men care less about music and and more video games than in previous generations.. With fewer male listeners and no marketing aimed at them, is a major streaming collapse could be closer than anyone thinks?

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Amuse how distribution teams help artists

How Distributors Can Support Artists and Fight Streaming Fraud

Learn how distributors can support artists while still fighting the growing problem of music streaming fraud.

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Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era. Here’s where it leads

The music and entertainment industries are stuck in a zero-sum battle for time, money, and attention—where one player’s win is another’s loss, says Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. As competition intensifies and resources shrink the systems holding it all together are starting to crack. Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era.

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Spotify expands mental health programs

Spotify mental health programs expand Heart & Soul initiatives

Spotify has expanded its Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. First launched in 2018, the Spotify mental health programs now include financial support for non-profits and musicians seeking care as well as expanded access.

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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis

Stats tell a story, but it can be a leading one. Now Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis and comparison tools.

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