QUICK HITS: Myxt opens w/ $2M • StageIt + Full Option • Public Pressure adds music • Qobuz to Canada • Promotions @ ASCAP, WCM
Myxt has launched its audio file management platform alongside seed funding of $2 million led by Accel and Quiet Capital to support the development of its centralized audio workplace. •. Continue reading
#Musicians: If you aren’t using AI… everyone else is
Indie digital distributor Ditto Music recently released surprising statistics about how their musician and label community uses AI. by Bobby Owsinski from Music 3.0 It’s agreed that AI (artificial intelligence). Continue reading
Tracy Maddux on how AI can positively transform the business of music
Even as the music industry struggles to contain AI-generated music, it’s essential to explore how it can also transform how the business runs from fighting bad actors to rewarding artists. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Downtown • BMG • Discogs • Pirate studios
Ben Patterson has been named Downtown’s President of Artist & Label Services, the company’s new division dedicated to independent artists and labels. Prior to his promotion, Patterson served as Chief. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from build a brand, to AI cover songs explained, and more… Millennials:. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
Last week was a busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI bringing up big questions, a new TikTok-like app arising, and more. Gimme Radio. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary: RIAA data, radio, the metaverse & more
This week, some of the smartest people in the thick of the music industry shared a deep dive into 50 years of RIAA data, thoughts on the end of radio,. Continue reading
What is an AI Cover Song, and why are Major Labels so afraid of them?
We learned this week that UMG is leading the major label charge against AI music with a multitude of takedown notices and a warning to Spotify and Apple Music to. Continue reading
Winamp reborn as universal audio player with artist monetization
Iconic music player Winamp is relaunching as a universal audio player that offers access to any music streaming service, broadcast and internet radio stations, podcasts, and more in a single. Continue reading
UMG wants Spotify, Apple MusIc to ban most AI-generated songs
Universal Music has issued a large number of takedown requests to Spotify and Apple Music for songs generated using AI because they say that they breach one or more copyrights.. Continue reading
