April, 2025

ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN will now accept registrations of ‘partially’ AI-generated musical works
Compositions that are 'entirely created' using AI tools are not eligible for registration with any of the individual societies Source...

Suno, in talks to raise $100m at a $2bn valuation, just released its most advanced free AI music tool yet
Suno’s rapid sequence of updates and new products highlights the growing competition among AI music-making platforms Source...

Automatic Payment Pending AdSense: Understanding Delays and Troubleshooting Issues
For tons of bloggers, creators, and website owners, Google AdSense is the way to earn money online. But let’s be real—nothing’s more nerve-wracking than seeing that dreaded “automatic payment ...

Udio’s bid to dismiss claims of ‘illegal scraping’ from YouTube contains ‘fatal flaws,’ record labels say
If Udio gets its way, there will be no controls on copyrighted content made available to the public, record labels say Source...

BTS’ RM becomes first K-pop artist to deliver keynote at APEC CEO Summit, urges investment in creative industries
The APEC CEO Summit brings together business leaders and government officials from across the Asia-Pacific region Source...

Drake files to appeal dismissal of UMG lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has filed a Notice of Appeal to challenge the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Source...

After hitting 100m registered users, Bandsintown launches Marketplace to connect 700K artists with distribution, data, and merch tools
The company recently reached 100 million users and seeks to help independent musicians navigate what it describes as “unpredictable algorithms." Source...

Adobe’s new Firefly can create ‘custom, fully-licensed’ AI soundtracks for video
Adobe says its AI music tool was 'trained on licensed content... and public domain content where copyright has expired' Source...

DistroKid launches new platform for artists to sell merch directly to fans
The new feature allows musicians to set up online stores selling merch like t-shirts, tote bags and mugs printed with album artwork. Source...

J. Cole sued by Cam’ron for at least $500K over ‘Ready 24’
Cam'ron says he was never paid for his lyrical and vocal contributions to 'Ready '24' Source...

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