LANDR Raises $26M To Expand Beyond AI Powered Mastering
AI-powered music mastering platform LANDR has closed a $26 million Series B financing round led by Sony Innovation Fund, microphone manufacturer Shure and state-owned financing corporation Investissement Québec and Fonds. Continue reading
Who Are Winners And Losers In The New Music Industry?
Regardless of who's getting the money, it is undeniable that streaming has made the music industry lucrative again. Now, as the business works to reinvent itself, are historically downtrodden artists. Continue reading
Patreon Adds $60M To ‘Take Membership To The Next Level’
Creator subscription platform Patreon has raised an additional $60 million that it says will be used "to take creator memberships to a whole new level." Patreon has more than 3. Continue reading
Are You Creating A Record No One Will Hear?
After pouring your sweat, tears, and of course money into an album, you're likely going to want someone to actually listen – unfortunately, there are a number of all too. Continue reading
Black Keys Film Funny Or Die Musicians ‘MasterCourse’ [VIDEO]
“Every song on a record is trying to accomplish something,” Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys quips at the start of a new 'MasterCourse filled for Funny Or Die. “That. Continue reading
What Is A Trademark, What Are Trademark Rights?
While copyright tends to get the most coverage when it comes to music industry law, trademarks and trademark rights are also incredibly consequential to any artist, band, or DJ. Here. Continue reading
U.S. Music Streaming Revenue Tops $8 Billion, Up 33%
On-demand music services including Apple Music, Pandora and Spotify will top $8 billion in revenue in the U.S. this year, up 33% as increased adoption of products like wireless earbuds. Continue reading
As Exclusivity Takes Charge, How Will Music Streaming Change?
As streaming continues to grow as the dominant form of music consumption, AI powered algorithm-based playlist marketing could be boxing out more niche genres of music and limiting the variety. Continue reading
Badshah Breaks BTS YouTube Record Thanks To Google AdWords Reportedly Paid For By Sony Music
Indian rapper Badshah’s new music video ‘Paagal’ has broken the YouTube 24 hour debut record held by BTS with 75 million views, according to his label Sony Music. But the. Continue reading
