New Q3 DSP Data Highlights the Growing Power of YouTube in Music Streaming
Recent industry data released by Digital Music News sheds light on how major digital service providers (DSPs) performed in the third quarter, with particular attention
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Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas from Big Masterz
As the year comes to a close, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our readers, artists, partners, and supporters. This holiday season
Universal Music Group Expands Metaverse Strategy with New Roblox Partnership
Universal Music Group has taken another major step into the digital future by signing a new partnership with Roblox, one of the world’s largest immersive
Universal Music Group and Splice Sign Landmark Licensing Deal to Shape the Future of AI Music
Universal Music Group has entered into a significant new licensing and technology partnership with music creation platform Splice, marking another major step in the global
TikTok Secures Its U.S. Future with Major Deals Involving Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX
TikTok has taken a decisive step toward securing its long-term future in the United States after finalizing binding agreements with major investment and technology partners
The Music IP Gold Rush Is Here — But the System Is Feeling the Strain
The global music industry is experiencing a historic surge in investment, with music catalogs and intellectual property (IP) attracting record-breaking amounts of capital. Songs are
Why Accurate Music Rights Data Is Critical for AI Music Companies
As artificial intelligence reshapes the music industry, new opportunities are emerging for creators, platforms, and listeners alike. AI can generate original compositions, remix existing tracks,
The Weeknd Finalizes Major Catalog Partnership With Lyric Capital
The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, has finalized a landmark music catalog partnership with Lyric Capital Group in a deal reportedly valued at over $1 billion.
Universal Music Submits Remedy to EU Over Downtown Music Acquisition
Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings continues to attract close attention from European regulators, as competition concerns remain at the center of
50 Cent Surges On Spotify Charts After Diddy Documentary Release
Hip-hop icon 50 Cent is experiencing a remarkable resurgence on streaming platforms following the release of a documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper’s music
Spotify Pulls Down AI “King Gizzard” Imposter After Weeks of Being Undetected
Spotify has finally removed an AI-generated imitation of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard after the fake artist managed to slip through the platform’s filters
Songwriter Pushes to Revive Copyright Lawsuit Against NBA Teams After Publishers Settle
A surprising twist has hit a major copyright-infringement case involving multiple NBA teams. An independent songwriter has formally asked the court to reopen the lawsuit,