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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: RIAA vs. Suno & Udo • Major label royalty push • YouTube Culture Report • CashOrTrade • BeatBread • More

Episode 203 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Are we taking Music Industry Monopolies seriously enough?

With the DoJ’s antitrust action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post by Will Meyer from the now-defunct non-profit Cash Music that dives into. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RIAA, labels take Suno & UDIO to court, demand responsible AI training

Leading music labels are taking legal action against AI music platforms Suno and UDIO, demanding stricter ethical standards. Chris Castle dissects how this case could reshape the future of responsible. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/26/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UMG partners with SoundLabs to launch AI vocal plug-in MicDrop

Universal Music Group and SoundLabs are launching MicDrop, a groundbreaking AI vocal plug-in. Find out how this new tool will change the way artists create music. via Celebrity Access SoundLabs,. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Recorded music revenue is up 8%. Do independents get their fair share?

According to the RIAA, recorded music revenues in the U.S. continued growing for the eighth consecutive year, with total revenues up 8% to a record high of $17.1 billion. Streaming. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Did Charli XCX go mainstream, or did the mainstream just go niche?

Explore how Charli XCX’s unique blend of niche internet culture and innovative marketing strategies has challenged traditional definitions of mainstream success in the music industry…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/17/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify names 30 Songs of Summer 2024 contenders

Spotify has released its annual list of predictions for the Songs Of Summer 2024. featuring the top 30 contenders they think could take the crown.  From “Not Like Us” by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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French and Francophone Music’s Global Impact

From indie-folk to electronic dance, France is becoming a strong source of music exports on today’s global stage.

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DJs can stream legally on Twitch under new ‘pay-to-play’ label deals

Twitch’s long-standing music licensing dispute over DJs spinning on the platform has been resolved thanks to new deals between the live streamer and UMG, Sony, WMG, and Merlin…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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New Music Industry’s Last Week in Review: Live Nation vs DoJ • Sony vs AI • Songwriters vs Spotify • More

It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The US DoJ announced that they want to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, Sony. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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