Music Business News Last Week

REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review

A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with mind-blowing Spotify stats, TikTok tests music limits, AI songs get rights and more… Senators introduce concert ticket. Continue reading

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Human Artistry Campaign offers a positive roadmap for AI development

An unusual coalition of 40 organizations ranging from the AFL-CIO and A2IM to Major League Baseball, the RIAA, and SoundExchange, all of whom broadly represent creatives, have come together as. Continue reading

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As US eyes TikTok ban another ByteDance owned app hits #1 in App Store

Seemingly unphased by a potential ban in the US, TikTok owner ByteDance is successfully promoting another of its owned apps, Lemon8, to new heights. Currently, the #1 Lifestyle app download. Continue reading

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SXSW Music

SXSW 2023 Recap: Key takeaways from the top Music and Tech gathering

300,000 entrepreneurs, creators, and more converged in Austin, TX, this month for SXSW 2023, in the event’s second edition since returning from the pandemic shutdown and the 36th annual edition overall. By David. Continue reading

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Publishing vs. Master Rights

U.S. Copyright Office says AI songs can be copyrighted (sometimes)

One of the few calming thoughts for songwriters regarding AI compositions is that at least AI doesn’t have IP rights. But that may be changing… by Bobby Owsinski of Music. Continue reading

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10 Inspiring women taking the Music Biz by storm this 2023

These music industry badasses have ripped open the doors of the music industry and continue to inspire generations to come. Let their success inspire you to shoot for the stars. Continue reading

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SXSW Music

Best of SXSW 2023: Highlights of Austin’s Premier Music + Tech Event

We came, we saw, and we ate sound bites and plenty of food bites, as well. SXSW 2023 was one of the most informationally rich events and the top conference. Continue reading

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TikTok is testing limits on music, and users are tuning out

A test by TikTok, which limited access to licensed music for some users in Australia, was designed to show labels and publishers that it didn’t need music as much as. Continue reading

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Financial Impact of Songwriter Catalog Sales

Senators introduce concert ticket Junk Fee Protection Act

Tired of all the mystery-ticket fees piled onto your concert purchases? Well, enjoy a breath of fresh air and read about the proposed Junk Fee Protection Act (JFPA). by Bobby. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee: Global recorded music revenues • 38M unplayed Spotify tracks • State of Latin Music

Episode 137 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now available. Episode 137 Listen on your favorite podcast. Continue reading

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