Music Business
"I was able to forget that they were not my usual set of in-ears and just enjoy the gig": Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE review
In-ear monitoring is becoming more affordable, with many entry-level options on the market. The DT30 IE from Beyerdynamic could be the perfect beginner in-ears, or even a decent backup for more seasoned users
Music industry welcomes Australian PM’s statement that AI training without artist control is theft
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today gave a speech on AI in which he said creators must have control over the use of their work in AI training. That statement has been welcomed by the music industry, given the fierce tech sector lobbying in Australia seeking AI-friendly copyright reform
NIVA urges music community to tell antitrust judge why Live Nation's DoJ deal is not in the public interest
US music fans and industry professionals can currently submit comments about the antitrust settlement agreed between Live Nation and the US Department Of Justice. Venue trade group NIVA, which believes that settlement is not in the public interest, is urging those who agree to make a submission
Now Fender hits Yamaha with a cease-and-desist as it widens legal campaign over Stratocaster copyright
The legal battle over the design of S-style guitars takes a Goliath vs Goliath turn...
BandLab Technologies Acquires Aiode, an AI Studio Built Around Licensed Musician Models
BandLab Technologies has acquired Aiode, an AI-powered digital music studio that lets producers bring licensed musician and style-based models into the music they are already making. The important part here is the licensing structure. Aiode says 100 percent of the audio used to train its proprietary
Merlin Creates New VP Role, Appoints Dan Nevin
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.
Australia Prime Minister Pledges AI Copyright Protections
"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control, and that includes the artist's control of the price and value of their work."
Mogul links with Claude and ChatGPT through its new MCP server
We last wrote about royalty-management startup Mogul in February when it raised a $5m funding round. Now it has become the latest company to launch a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to play nicely with AI assistants.
Merlin Creates New VP Role for Industry Relations
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.
Australia Prioritizes Copyright in AI Era
"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control, and that includes the artist's control of the price and value of their work."
Report predicts $56.8bn of annual recorded-music sales by 2030
Research firm Omdia has published its latest predictions for the growth of the global recorded-music market.
Too Lost acquires Australia’s GYRO Group – in first acquisition since nine-figure raise
Brisbane-headquartered GYRO.Group's portfolio spans distribution, marketing, publishing, and sync. Source
Travis Scott Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Yacht Crew Assault
The rapper was arrested over the incident but did not face criminal charges.
Merlin Creates New VP Role, Appoints Dan Nevin to Lead Industry Relations
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.
Australian Prime Minister Pledges Copyright Protections Amid AI Advancements
"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control, and that includes the artist's control of the price and value of their work."
Travis Scott Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Yacht Crew Assault
The rapper was arrested over the incident but did not face criminal charges.
Merlin Appoints Dan Nevin as VP of Industry Relations
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.
Australia Prioritizes Copyright in AI Development
"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control, and that includes the artist's control of the price and value of their work."
‘Our Laws Will Spell That Out Plain as Day:’ Australia’s Prime Minister Commits to Copyright Protections In AI Age
"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control, and that includes the artist's control of the price and value of their work."
Merlin Appoints Dan Nevin as VP, Industry Relations
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.