Streaming & Digital
Spotify Removes 50 Million Tracks of AI-Generated Content
'AI-generated slop and spam don't belong in your recommendations, and we've made changes to keep them out and protect the listening experience,' Spotify said in a blog post. Source
U2 to Perform at NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game Halftime
Taking place Wednesday, November 25th, between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and streaming live on Netflix. U2 to Headline Halftime of NFL’s Thanksgiving Ev
Molly Neuman on the Evolution of Independent Music From the ’90s to Now: ‘It Was a High-Risk Business’
On the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, the CD Baby president talks the move from physical to digital and why 150,000 songs are now uploaded daily.
U2 to Headline Halftime of NFL’s Thanksgiving Eve Game
Taking place Wednesday, November 25th, between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and streaming live on Netflix. U2 to Headline Halftime of NFL’s Thanksgiving Eve Game Alex Young
Spotify has blocked 50m ‘slop and spam tracks’ from its recommendations this year
Earlier this month, a report from the Duke Sanford Tech Policy Program poked at Spotify’s policies around AI-generated music. The post is from Music Ally.
Despite record revenues, APRA Amcos issues local streaming warning
Australasian collecting society APRA Amcos had some good news in its annual financials report this week, but also a new warning about the declining stream-share for local artists. The post is from Music Ally.
NMPA Accuses Amazon of Proposing Rate Cuts in US Songwriter Payment Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Spotify has pulled more than 50m ‘AI slop and spam’ tracks out of its recommendations this year
'AI-generated slop and spam don't belong in your recommendations, and we've made changes to keep them out and protect the listening experience,' Spotify said in a blog post. Source
Apple acquires team behind ‘ultimate audio editor for musicians’
One of the unexpected bonuses (for nosy journalists at least) of Europe’s Digital Markets Act is that big tech companies have to publicly disclose some of their acquisitions, with the details published on the European Commission website. The post is from Music Ally.
Streaming Services Vie Over US Songwriter Payments
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Björn Ulvaeus invests in MAIA Universe, as sync platform strikes deals with BMG, Kobalt and WMG
MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source
US Songwriter Payment Proposals and Amazon Criticism
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposals
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Debate Over US Songwriter Payments Post-2027
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Royalty Rates for Music in Cinemas
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Amazon Criticized Over Proposed Songwriter Payments
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
UK Copyright Tribunal Increases Music Royalties for Cinemas
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposal
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the