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Taylor Swift Teams Up With TikTok For 'The Tortured Poets Department': Exclusive Features
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TikTok-Inspired Music Remixes Hit Spotify: A Game Changer for Artists?
How Much Will Taylor Swift's Net Worth Grow With 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
TikTok-Inspired Music Remixes Hit Spotify: A Game Changer for Artists?
House Bill Aims To Enhance Transparency In AI Training Practices
Spotify Unveils AI Update That Lets Users Tailor Playlists: How To Use It

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Sony Music CEO Warns Of Potential TikTok Exodus: 'We Should Share In Those Profits'
"The best music will be the most original use of AI. It won't be a fake Drake singing a Nirvana song," Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer says.
'The ELVIS Act Is Pivotal,' Says Copyleaks CEO: Tennessee's Pioneering Move In AI, Artist Rights
Tennessee positioned itself on March 22 at the forefront of an emerging battle between the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the time-honored rights of artists.
TikTok's Licensing Predicament: Expiring Music Publishers Deal Amplifies Universal Music Group Dispute
TikTok is facing mounting pressure as it removes recordings co-written by Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) songwriters and approaches the end of its licensing deal with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) on April 30.</
Universal Music Pulls 4 Million Songs From TikTok, Tells Artists: 'They Simply Do Not Value Your Music'
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced that as of March 1, its catalog of approximately four million songs is no longer actively licensed for use on TikTok.
Universal Music Group Announces Major Layoffs Amid $271M Strategic Overhaul
Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) announced a "strategic organizational redesign" during its fourth-quarter earnings call, aiming for "efficiencies in targeted cost areas while strengthening labels' capabilities to deepen artist and fan connections," as
2024 Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus Honored As Women Dominate Every Category
The 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded as a historic night marked by female dominance, where women claimed victories in every televised category.
Endemic Misogyny Persists In Music's 'Boys' Club,' This Committee Wants 'Transformative Change'
The music industry is a "boys' club" where discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent, according to an investigation recent parliamentary report in the U.K.
Apple Music Raises Royalties For Spatial Audio: A 10% Boost For Quality Sound
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Music will boost the royalties for music available in Spatial Audio, as confirmed in an update sent to label partners.
Spotify Sees Silver Lining In EU Competition Law, Anticipates Rise Of 'Superfan Clubs'
Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) anticipates positive changes with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to roll out on March 7
All About BZRP Music Session #58: Young Miko's Lyrics, Rankings, And The YouTube Sensation
Argentine producer Bizarrap has once again captivated fans with the release of the latest installment in his renowned "BZRP Music Sessions" series.
Who Topped Google's Music Searches In 2023? Inside The Year's Biggest Hits, Artists
In Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google's annual 'Year in Search' report for 2023, the platform unveiled fascinating insights into the most sought-after musicians and songs that
Analysts Rally Behind Spotify: Price Targets Raised After 17% Workforce Cut
Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) shares are currently trading $196.03 — up 0.96% in the past 24 hours.
Sony, Universal, Warner Unite For Climate Action In Music Industry Ahead Of UN Conference
Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) Sony Music, Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF), and Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG) have
Does TikTok Help The Music Industry? Study Shows Increased Live Event Attendance, Spending Habits
A recent TikTok-commissioned study by entertainment analytics firm Luminate shed light on the app's significant impact on the music industry.
Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen Sweep Billboard Music Awards; Latin Music Takes Center Stage
During the Billboard Music Awards on Nov. 19, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen emerged as top winners.
Taylor Swift Takes A Large Bite Out Of 2023: Named Apple Music's Artist Of The Year
Taylor Swift was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying her status as a global music phenomenon.
Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Award Finalists With 20 Nominations — You Won't Believe Who She's Beating
Taylor Swift is leading the pack of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with a whopping 20 nominations.
Weed And BTS: I Got High And Dove Into The World Of K-Pop Sensation, Here's What I Found
By Lola Sasturain via El Planteo. First published on December 2020.
How To Generate Income Producing Music: Steve Aoki's Collaborator David Daxsen Offers A Guide
In an inspiring tale of musical triumph, David Xavier Sanchez — widely known in the music industry as David Daxsen — embarked on his journey at the age of 15.
Producer Who Worked With Snoop Dogg And Flo Rida Shares 3 Proven Tips To Thrive In The Music Business
At the tender age of 15, David Xavier Sánchez, more popularly known as David Daxsen in the music industry, embarked on his musical journey armed with nothing more than a bulky Toshiba laptop, a modest $60 MIDI keyboard, music production software and a remarkable creative
EXCLUSIVE: Snoop Dogg, FloRida Collaborator Says This Is The Biggest Mistake A Musician Can Make
Music producer David Xavier Sanchez, known in the industry as David Daxsen, started creating music at the age of 15 with only a heavy Toshiba laptop, a $60 MIDI keyboard, music production software and his ingenuity to make his way into the music industry.
Step into the Future With Ethereum Worlds' Metaverse: Luxury Apartments And Celebrities Await
Luxury metaverse builders Ethereum Worlds have unveiled the release of their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for their community-focused Metaverse platform.
Listen To Kanye West's Cousin's Musical Ode To Cannabis: 'Just Another Gift From God'
Original publication: September 3, 2020 J French, the cousin of Kanye West, just released a new album, JAGG (Just Another Gift From God), with the Ropeadope Records label. Chatting with Benzinga, the artist disclosed he decided to produce JAGG after discovering the powers of medicinal marijuana, which he uses to treat his severe anxiety.