Last week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with ongoing TikTik troubles, A&R tactics, more on music AI, cassettes making a comeback, and more…..
The third and final phase of TikTok’s forced takedown of all UMG-controlled music has begun. The short video service has 30 days from January 31, 2024, to complete all takedowns…..
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from shocking reports about artist success to Spotify partnering with Bandsintown and more…..
Some very cool and important stuff is happening in Austin next month, and while SXSW certainly is the catalyst, not everything is part of the official conference…
Staff members at digital music distributor DistroKid have elected to join the National Association of Broadcast Engineers and Technicians (NABET Local 16), a union within the Communication Workers of America…
Top music and entertainment business consultancy MIDiA is doing its annual “DSP Survey: Shape The Future Of Streaming Services” report and offering some solid incentives to participants…
Shows listed on the global live music discovery platform Bandsintown will now also appear on Spotify. The new partnership provides greater visibility and discovery for artists, venues, and festivals of all sizes at a time of rising costs and increased competition…
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