YouTube blocks music videos from multiple artists in the U.S. following licensing dispute
Since Saturday, access to numerous music videos on YouTube from renowned artists like Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been restricted for viewers in the Unite
Mixcloud acquires online music marketplace Encore
Mixcloud, a global music platform, has expanded its reach in the music industry by acquiring Encore, an online marketplace for booking musicians. This strategic move aligns with Mi
US visa fee increase for touring artists delayed after pushback
The US is facing growing pressure from professionals in the music industry to reconsider a proposed hike in visa fees for touring artists. The planned 250% increase in costs, which
Guide launched to assist artists get paid and demystify the royalties process
In exciting news for artists, a brand-new resource has emerged to demystify the complexities of metadata, recording codes, and royalties. Introducing the Get Paid Guide. Des
Major UK music organisation calls for government to address industry’s concerns over AI
UK Music, an organisation representing the production sector of the UK’s commercial music industry, has called on the government to address concerns related to the use of art
AlphaTheta, Pioneer DJ’s parent company, acquires Serato
In music tech news, Pioneer DJ’s parent company AlphaTheta has acquired Serato. This acquisition brings together two companies that have previously collaborated,
Lyrics website Genius’ lawsuit against Google struck down by Supreme Court
The Genius lawsuit against Google, which accused the company of displaying unlicensed lyrics sourced from Genius in its search results, has been rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court.
5 Take aways from MusicGen: Meta’s AI powered music generator
Remember that time an AI deepfaked Drake and The Weeknd, releasing a song that ultimately became a viral hit before being erased from streaming services? Or that other time that Sp
PC Music to stop releasing new material after ten years
London’s PC Music has announced it will cease releasing new music at the end of the year. In a statement shared to social media, the collective and label that is responsible for
Spotify rumoured to introduce HiFi audio with new Premium tier
Rumours are circulating that Spotify is set to launch a pricier subscription service on its platform by the end of 2023. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the strea
