Music & Tech
Warner Music Group Anticipates AI to Enhance Streaming Revenue
Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27." Source
Suno introduces AI music vinyl pressing service.
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group sue Musi app in Canada.
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Warner Music Group anticipates AI music licensing to enhance subscription streaming revenue starting late 2026.
Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27." Source
Suno Introduces Vinyl Service for AI-Generated Songs
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
Sony and Universal Music Group Launch Legal Action Against Musi App in Canada
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Warner Music Group Projects AI Deals to Enhance Streaming Revenue from Late 2026
Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27." Source
Suno to Allow Users to Press AI Songs onto Vinyl Records
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group Sue Musi App in Canada
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Warner Music: AI Music Deals to Boost Subscription Streaming Revenue from Late 2026
Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27." Source
Suno introduces AI music to vinyl record production
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group file lawsuit against Canadian streaming app Musi
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Warner Music Group anticipates AI music deals boosting revenue from late 2026
Robert Kyncl said WMG expected its "licensing deals to contribute materially to our subscription streaming revenue growth starting in fiscal '27." Source
Roland Keeps the 808 Moving Forward
The TR-808 is one of those rare instruments that stopped belonging to the company that made it almost as soon as artists got their hands on it. Roland released the TR-808 Rhythm Composer in 1980, and the machine’s strange version of realism became its superpower. The kick did not sound like a
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM supports call for artist consent in AI music deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM joins call for artist consent in AI music deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
The Music Industry's Post-Algorithm AI Dilemma
The following MBW op-ed comes from Andreea Gleeson, former CEO of TuneCore and founder of AGA (Andreea Gleeson Advisory) Source