June, 2024

SoundCloud launches $3.25-a-month Artist tier targeting ‘emerging and aspiring’ musicians
The new tier offers many of the same services as the Next Pro tier Source...

YouTube partners with Creative Artists Agency on AI deepfake recognition tools
“CAA’s clients’ direct experience with digital replicas... will be critical in shaping a tool that responsibly empowers and protects creators" Source...

4 observations on… Downtown’s agreed $775 million sale to Universal Music Group/Virgin Music Group
It's one of the year's biggest deals – and it's come right at the final whistle of the year. We dig deeper into the details. Source...

Brazilian judge imposes streaming ‘ban’ on Adele’s Million Years Ago in plagiarism dispute
Sony and Universal can still appeal the decision that bans streaming and physical sales of 'Million Years Ago' worldwide Source...

Universal Music Publishing boss Jody Gerson to receive Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award
Gerson made history as the first female chairman of a global music company and the first woman to be named CEO of a major music publisher Source...

Robert Kyncl talks new talent, new heights, and No.1s
Read WMG CEO Robert Kyncl's internal note to staff... Source...

Universal Music Group settles trademark dispute over use of ‘Republic’ name
The deal comes after three years of litigation between UMG and OpenDeal's investment platform Republic Source...

Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok challenge to US ban
The Court scheduled oral arguments for January 10 Source...

UK’s PPL distributed $57m to performers and rightsholders in Q4 2024
Over 9,400 members received a payment for the first time Source...

Indie orgs critical of Downtown’s $775m sale to Universal/Virgin Music call for authorities to block deal
Independent orgs claim deal will 'distort the global music market'. Source...

Comments And Feedback

«

February

»

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28