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True Panther Records' Indie Success
"Anything scaled properly can be a success," says Kelley Lin of True Panther Records, which earlier this week won the Libera Award for label of the year with five or fewer employees.
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How True Panther’s ‘Slightly Weird, Slightly Commercially Palatable’ Ethos Made it an Indie Winner
"Anything scaled properly can be a success," says Kelley Lin of True Panther Records, which earlier this week won the Libera Award for label of the year with five or fewer employees.
Universal Music Publishing Unveils New Logo
Universal Music Publishing has a new logo, dropping the traditional Universal globe for a circle in a square. As you’d expect, it’s accompanied by some branding nonsense telling us the new logo actual
Google Claims Rights to Use Music for AI Training on YouTube
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Google Claims YouTube Music Uploads Are Fair Game for AI Training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Google's Stance on AI Training and YouTube Music Uploads
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Study claims Liverpool’s music economy is worth £780m a year
The UK city of Liverpool’s music heritage did not start with the Beatles. Its thriving port made it a gateway for American jazz, blues and R&B as well as Irish folk music well before the Fab Four emerged. Now a report has been published that puts a number on the Liverpool City Region’s music economy
Here’s looking at you, Def Jam… Label expands in Casablanca
Universal Music Group’s global expansion of its Def Jam label continues, following previous launches in South-East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, India, Sweden and China. Where to next? Of all the markets, in all the towns, in all the world, it’s launched in Casablanca with Def Jam Recordings North Afric
Ozcillex Artists Exhibit Collective Rise, Pointing to Effective A&R
The electronic music landscape is currently witnessing notable momentum from artists associated with the Ozcillex label. A collective average growth of 15% in Spotify followers across their roster, including significant increases for Perry Patelski and Exhilarated Ego, may suggest a highly effective and curated A&R strategy.
Google States YouTube Music Uploads Permitted for AI Training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
My Chemical Romance Cover Pulp's 'Common People'
They covered the track in 2010, and Gerard Way recalled previously “pushing carts at a supermarket listening to this song… wondering whether I was ever going to get out of New Jersey” The post My Chem
Olle Boerg's Rapid Rise Signals Emerging Electronic Talent
Olle Boerg, an artist from Sweden, is currently exhibiting a substantial surge in audience engagement, particularly evident in a 422% increase in Spotify followers. This rapid ascent, observed within the UniFreq Recordings label, may suggest an emerging artist to watch.
My Chemical Romance share classic Pulp ‘Common People’ cover ahead of ‘Danger Days’ reissue
They covered the track in 2010, and Gerard Way recalled previously “pushing carts at a supermarket listening to this song… wondering whether I was ever going to get out of New Jersey” The post My Chemical Romance share classic Pulp ‘Common People’ cover ahead of ‘Danger Days’ reissue appeared first
Google asserts rights to use YouTube music for AI training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Google's Stance on AI Training with YouTube Music
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Maddie Jones: Social Media and Marketing Manager
This week, we caught up with Maddie Jones; social media and marketing manager at Align Agency
Universal Music Publishing Unveils New Logo
Universal Music Publishing has a new logo, dropping the traditional Universal globe for a circle in a square. As you’d expect, it’s accompanied by some branding nonsense telling us the new logo actual
Google Argues YouTube Music Uploads Allow AI Training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A