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Music production
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll

AI-generated covers of public domain songs were uploaded to streaming platforms under Murphy Campbell's name, leading to copyright issues.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#new-music
Music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd

New music highlights include tracks from BbyMutha, Deb Never, and Disclosure, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Future Teens, Ravyn Lenae, corook, and Active Child, each exploring themes of honesty, hypocrisy, and personal struggle.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.
#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Netflix vs Spotify: Which Streaming Stock Will Outperform?

Netflix and Spotify show contrasting trajectories as they enter 2026, with Netflix expanding aggressively and Spotify focusing on user growth and operational efficiency.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Netflix vs Spotify: Which Streaming Stock Will Outperform?

Netflix and Spotify show contrasting trajectories as they enter 2026, with Netflix expanding aggressively and Spotify focusing on user growth and operational efficiency.
#meta
fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

Authors' lucky break in court may help class action over Meta torrenting

Meta faces potential harm to class members if contributory infringement claim is denied in the class action.
fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Law
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Why I Wouldn't Touch Roku Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Roku's stock has declined significantly, despite recent revenue growth and profitability, due to structural challenges and high competition in the tech industry.
Marketing
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 2

iHeartMedia appoints Jamie Cutburth as VP of Marketing to enhance its marketing strategy and promotes Andrew Festo to VP of Events and Experiences.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
#3d-printing
Software development
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.
Film
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Pavement Announce Pavements+, "The World's First Streaming Service Dedicated Entirely to Just One Band"

Pavement has launched a new streaming service, Pavements+, featuring their film and exclusive content.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
Music production
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
#spotify
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Music production

Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists | TechCrunch

Law
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Spotify lawsuit behind shutdown of pirate library domains

Spotify and major labels sued, prompting shutdown of Anna's Archive domains after the archive backed up Spotify and scraped DRM-protected audio and metadata.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Spotify in the eye of the storm: Trumpism, denialism and a future under question

Leadership change at Spotify coincides with slowing growth expectations despite strong revenue, record user numbers, and improved profitability.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists | TechCrunch

Spotify is testing a feature allowing artists to review and approve releases before they appear on their profiles.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
3 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
#podcasting
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Film
fromVariety
3 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
4 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
#apple
Apple
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Vibe coding is in Apple's crosshairs, as app is removed

Apple has removed the app Anything from the App Store for violating guidelines on vibe-coding apps.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Apple
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Vibe coding is in Apple's crosshairs, as app is removed

Apple has removed the app Anything from the App Store for violating guidelines on vibe-coding apps.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Podcast
fromMarTech
4 days ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Film
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

A24's The Drama features a dark twist, contrasting its lighthearted marketing campaign, while Pizza Movie offers a comedic take on college life and drug experiences.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
#apple-music
Music production
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 allows users to create AI-generated playlists from prompts, offering a quick but sometimes inconsistent experience.
Music production
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 allows users to create AI-generated playlists from prompts, offering a quick but sometimes inconsistent experience.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
#ai-copyright-infringement
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech | Editorial

Writers are protesting unauthorized AI training on their work through labeling schemes and blank books, demanding government protection against copyright relaxation that would allow AI companies to use their content without consent or payment.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech | Editorial

Writers are protesting unauthorized AI training on their work through labeling schemes and blank books, demanding government protection against copyright relaxation that would allow AI companies to use their content without consent or payment.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenMusic allows users to generate up to seven songs per day using natural language prompts, with options to adjust song length, lyrics, and writing style.
Music production
Media industry
fromTheWrap
3 days ago

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 days ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

From Madonna photo ops to bankruptcy: the publisher that owes Bob Dylan blames 'predatory' lenders

Callaway Arts & Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming predatory lenders and the COVID-19 pandemic for its financial troubles.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
Media industry
fromSemafor
5 days ago

Exclusive: Substack rival Beehiiv makes a push into podcasting

Beehiiv enters podcasting to compete in the creator economy by offering a comprehensive service for independent creators.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Spotify once had a reputation for underpaying music artists. It hopes to change that perception

Spotify transformed the music industry from crisis to growth, becoming the world's highest-paying music retailer with over $11 billion in annual payouts, with roughly half generated by independent artists.
#ai-copyright-policy
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Actors, musicians and writers welcome UK U-turn on AI copyright

The UK government reversed its plan to allow AI firms to use copyrighted work without permission, following widespread backlash from artists and creative industry organizations.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

The UK government reversed its AI copyright policy allowing opt-out training of copyrighted works after creative industry backlash, now seeking a balanced approach without a preferred solution.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Actors, musicians and writers welcome UK U-turn on AI copyright

The UK government reversed its plan to allow AI firms to use copyrighted work without permission, following widespread backlash from artists and creative industry organizations.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

The UK government reversed its AI copyright policy allowing opt-out training of copyrighted works after creative industry backlash, now seeking a balanced approach without a preferred solution.
Music production
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

"A good year" - MIDiA Research on the 2025 music market and "expanded rights"

Global recorded music revenue reached $39.5 billion in 2025, with expanded rights income driving 21.5% year-over-year growth and increasing overall market growth from 7.7% to 9.4%.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Apple Music Plans Transparency Tags for AI-Generated Tracks - TechRepublic

Apple Music is implementing transparency tags to identify AI-generated music, normalizing disclosure practices across streaming platforms as synthetic music volumes increase.
Music production
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Too Lost (music tech) receives funding for artist/label distribution & publishing

Too Lost, a New York music tech platform serving 450,000+ independent artists, secured strategic investment from GoldState Music and TA Associated while founders retain control and ownership.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

The Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry

Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

TikTok will let you stream full songs in its app if you're an Apple Music subscriber

TikTok will soon let you stream full songs in its app via a new integration with Apple Music. The company's new Play Full Song feature makes it possible to link your Apple Music account to TikTok, and play any song that strikes your fancy directly in the app while you're scrolling. Starting a song is as simple as tapping a button in the Sound Details page or your For You page.
Music production
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over 'flagrant piracy'

Music publishers accuse Anthropic of illegally downloading over 20,000 copyrighted songs to train its Claude chatbot, seeking more than $3 billion in damages.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I traded Spotify with an MP3 player for a week. Life outside the algorithm was rough

A week without Spotify streaming reveals how algorithmic recommendations create passive listening habits, while analog MP3 players foster deeper musical engagement through intentional curation.
Music production
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Apple Music Doesn't Want to Trick You With AI Songs

Apple Music requires record labels to disclose AI-generated content through Transparency Tags across sound recordings, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
#ai-transparency
Music production
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals

Apple Music introduces voluntary Transparency Tags metadata system requiring artists and labels to label AI-generated content across tracks, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report | TechCrunch

Apple Music introduces optional metadata tags allowing record labels and distributors to flag AI-generated or AI-assisted content across songs, artwork, compositions, and music videos.
Music production
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals

Apple Music introduces voluntary Transparency Tags metadata system requiring artists and labels to label AI-generated content across tracks, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report | TechCrunch

Apple Music introduces optional metadata tags allowing record labels and distributors to flag AI-generated or AI-assisted content across songs, artwork, compositions, and music videos.
#ai-generated-music
Music production
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Apple Music can now flag AI content, but only if distributors elect to label it

Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags allowing record labels to voluntarily disclose AI-generated music content to listeners.
Music production
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Apple Music can now flag AI content, but only if distributors elect to label it

Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags allowing record labels to voluntarily disclose AI-generated music content to listeners.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The answer to AI in music isn't suppression. It's data

But to anyone tracking the data over the past few years, it was inevitable. In 2022, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti redefined the market, driving Latin music's streaming growth to new heights. It later became the first Spanish-language album nominated for Grammy Album of the Year. The takeaway is simple: When you have accurate, real-time data, you don't guess where culture is going, you know.
Music
Music
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
Music
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Bandcamp takes a stand against AI music, banning it from the platform | TechCrunch

Bandcamp bans music and audio generated wholly or substantially by AI and prohibits AI tools that impersonate other artists or styles.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

So, what's going on with Musicboard? | TechCrunch

Musicboard, an app for music discovery and recommendations, has been struggling, according to its users. Over the past several months, users said the app experienced outages, the website went offline, and the Android app disappeared from the Play Store. This has concerned its devoted, if small, user base. (The app has been downloaded around 462,000 times to date, according to market intelligence provider Appfigures.) On Reddit, users have been recommending alternatives and offering each other support as they wait for any update.
Music
Music
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music | TechCrunch

Deezer offers its 99.8% accurate AI-detection tool to other platforms to tag, remove, and demonetize fully AI-generated music, combating fraud and protecting human artists.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall

Free YouTube Music accounts are now seeing their access to lyrics limited, according to multiple reports. Google started testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but it appears that it's now receiving a wider rollout. It seems that free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for five songs per month, though we've reached out to Google for confirmation.
Music
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

5 Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)

The only song here that really matters. Written just hours after the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and released a few days later, Springsteen names names (looking at you, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem) and speaks bold, specific truth. With a title that recalls his own impactful Streets of Philadelphia, a melody reminiscent of Bob Dylan, and an urgency not felt since Neil Young's Ohio, it may not be groundbreaking musically, but Streets of Minneapolis is exactly what we need right now.
Music
Music
fromForbes
2 months ago

Fan Pages, Nostalgia And More: Music Marketing Moves That Will Rule 2026

Music and creator strategies in 2026 prioritize community and authenticity through long-form storytelling, immersive artist worlds, and collectible physical media.
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