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
New AI powered remixing app HOOK launches on iOS
It’s no secret that the development of AI is causing a significant shift in the music pr industry. This week saw the launch of Hook, a new AI-powered remixing app for
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
TikTok to shut down its music streaming service
Popular social media app TikTok has announced the discontinuation of its music streaming service, TikTok Music. The service, which had been operating for less than a year in select
Two Iconic Berlin Nightclubs Facing Closure
Berlin’s world-renowned nightlife scene is facing a significant blow as two of its most iconic institutions, Watergate and Renate, are staring down the barrel of closure. Wat
Are rave spaces facing a safety issue?
In recent weeks, a series of troubling incidents at nightclubs and music venues across Europe has raised serious questions about the safety of rave spaces, and whether enough is be
AI puts recording artists at risk – why major music labels are suing Suno and Udio
The rapid advancement in AI technology has proved lucrative for certain sectors, the looming threat of AI for artists and creatives has always been a major concern. AI has evolved
How to Make (and Nurture) Music Industry Contacts
Building and nurturing relationships in the music industry, or any industry for that matter, is a combination of networking, professionalism, and genuine relationship-building. Her
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.
ByteDance releasing AI music generating tool, ‘Ripple’
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has introduced Ripple, a new app that allows users to generate music by humming or singing. This app aims to simplify the process of creating ro
