AI and Music Licensing

AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Music supervisors—the people who choose and license songs for film, TV, and ads—are often the gatekeepers to massive exposure for indie songwriters. A single placement can reach millions of new listeners and open career-changing doors. But as AI-generated tracks flood the market, authentic, human-made songs are more valued than ever.

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UMG AI Strategy Shifts from Reaction to Innovation

Universal Music Group (UMG) CEO Sir Lucian Grainge shared a memo outlining how the world’s largest record label is approaching artificial intelligence (AI) in music. His open letter blends optimism with caution, showing how UMG hopes to lead in generative AI while defending the rights of artists and songwriters.

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Is AI’s Role in Radio Misguided?

With increasing reliance on AI, is radio missing its opportunity to deliver the uniquely human connection it promises us?

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AI Search Makes Press Essential for Musicians

Because AI Search relies on compiling sources from around the internet to generate related information, it’s more crucial than ever before to get your music reviewed.

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Beyond the Hype: Thoughts on Making AI Work for Artists

A quick handy guide for artists on how to separate signal from noise when it comes to the role of AI in music.

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Artists, Voice Your Opinion in White House’s RFI on Future AI Regulation

The White House’s new Request For Information allows citizens (and artists) to voice their opinion on AI regulation.

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AI in Music: Keeping It Human While Changing the Game

AI has been popping up everywhere in the music industry and beyond, but not every new tool actually makes life easier for artists, labels, or teams. So how do you separate the hype from what really matters and build tools that serve your own goals?

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In The Age Of AI, Why Write Music Yourself?

In the age of AI, why write music yourself? As AI-generated songs flood the internet, fewer people see the value in learning to write music themselves. In this thought-provoking piece, Ray Harmony explores why preserving the craft of songwriting is more vital, and rewarding than ever.

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Copyrighting Music in the AI Era is Non-Negotiable

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.

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New policy points to YouTube AI Content Crackdown, Or Does It?

A YouTube AI content crackdown appear to have started with a major update to its content rules starting July 15. But with Google promoting its own AI tools for creators, is this move more about owning the AI wave?

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Global Music Industry Outlook: BlueprintMusicAI Report

A new Global Music Industry Outlook report combines stats from the IFPI, MIDiA, Music Business Worldwide with exclusive data from the BlueprintMusicAI platform.

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