Streaming & Digital
Record Companies Want to Regulate AI Tracks. How Do Their Proposals for Charts and Streaming Services Compare?
Billboard runs down the similarities and differences between two recent proposals that would regulate AI music on DSPs and major music charts.
Sony Music and UMG take legal action against ‘parasitic’ streaming app Musi in Canada
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group take legal action against ‘parasitic’ streaming app Musi in Canada
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
Suno to Offer Vinyl Pressings for Songs Created on AI Platform
While an official date for when the new offering will be made available has yet to be announced, users can now sign up to be on a waitlist to press their own vinyl.
DIIV Detail New Album ZIRP!, Unveil Lead Single “The Fountain”: Stream
Welcome to the era of "The New Alternative." DIIV Detail New Album ZIRP!, Unveil Lead Single “The Fountain”: Stream Chris Coplan
Nicolas Cage Explains NFL Fandom in New Madden Teaser
David O. Russell's tribute will begin streaming on Prime Video November 18th. In New Madden Teaser, Nicolas Cage Explains His Love for the NFL Icon: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
In New Madden Teaser, Nicolas Cage Explains His Love for the NFL Icon: Watch
David O. Russell's tribute will begin streaming on Prime Video November 18th. In New Madden Teaser, Nicolas Cage Explains His Love for the NFL Icon: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
AFEM and DDEX Explore Music Rights Infrastructure Challenges
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Suno muscles into vinyl market, plans to let users press their AI songs onto 12-inch records
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
AFEM and DDEX to Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
WMG calendar Q2: Total revenue up 9.3% YoY to $1.86B; subscription streaming revenues rose 11% YoY
Warner Music Group has issued its full financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 Source
Symphonic partners with Artyshield to offer AI protection platform MusicShield
Distributer Symphonic have partnered with ArtyShield, an AI platform that helps rightsholders protect their work from unauthorised AI use. Symphonic clients can now access some of ArtyShield’s tools for free, including access to MusicShield, a tool that is designed to “help protect music before it i
TikTok Addresses Delayed Removal of Self-Harm Livestream
The celebrity blogger was hospitalised on Tuesday (August 4) where he is receiving medical attention
Suno Details Plans to Regulate AI Song Downloads, Emphasizing Originality
The new post arrives about a week after Suno was held liable for infringing German song copyrights in a landmark court ruling.
TikTok speak out on delayed removal of Perez Hilton’s livestream showing footage of self-harm
The celebrity blogger was hospitalised on Tuesday (August 4) where he is receiving medical attention
Quarterly reports season: focus shifts onto future streaming revenue growth strategies
It’s nearly over, folks – we’ve had most of the big music-oriented results now – and the takeaway by the market seems to be one of cautious approval, with a keen eye on the future.
Suno Shares Plan to Limit AI Song Downloads, Details ‘Principles’: ‘AI Should Enable Originality, Not Imitation’
The new post arrives about a week after Suno was held liable for infringing German song copyrights in a landmark court ruling.
Singapore touring and concert firm Triangle raises $15M, as former Live Nation APAC President Roger Field joins leadership team
Triangle, formerly Creation Collective, describes itself as "Asia-Pacific's only homegrown, end-to-end live entertainment platform", Source
Sylvan Esso on their new album, studio, and Spotify decision
Grammy-nominated electronic duo Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn dive into the story behind their first new album in four years
Symphonic partners with ArtyShield to give artists tools that protect their music and voices from unauthorized AI use
The collaboration makes ArtyShield's technology available inside the Client Offerings section of SymphonicMS, the distribution company's management platform. Source