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Music Business, Music News

Roblox and DistroKid Deal: What It Means for Indie Artists

Roblox, the popular online platform that allows users to create and share games, has struck a deal with DistroKid, a leading independent music distribution service. This collaboration is set to allow DistroKid artists to upload their music directly to Roblox, making it available for use in games and experiences across the platform. However, one controversial […]

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AI, Music News

The Symphony of Progress: AI as an Instrument of Musical Innovation

Curious about how AI is transforming music? Join me as I explore the journey from skepticism to embracing AI’s potential. Discover how AI is reshaping music production, enhancing creativity, and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Dive into the benefits and challenges of this technological revolution in the music industry.

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Motivation

The Creative Flow: How Inspiration and Motivation Shape My Music

Inspiration Inspiration and motivation are two essential driving forces in the life of an artist, each playing a crucial role in the creative process. For me, inspiration is like sudden burst of energy, a lightning bolt of creativity that strikes when I least expect it. It’s an unpredictable and often surprising phenomenon, capable of appearing

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Music Business, Music News

Streaming’s New Beat: The Rise and Debate of the ‘Artist-Centric’ Payment Model

UMG and Deezer introduced a new “artist-centric” payment model for streaming, gaining traction with Wagram Music’s endorsement. While some laud the model for its potential to revolutionize payouts, others stress the importance of inclusivity, transparency, and support for emerging artists. Proposals include subsidizing new artists through top earners, a flat fee for track uploads, anti-fraud measures, and continuous price adjustments. The challenge lies in balancing fairness, genuine music content, and industry growth.

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Music Business, Music News

Did Ed Sheeran Infringe Copyright? The Debate Continues

The End of a Legal Battle After a prolonged legal battle, the estate of Ed Townsend, co-writer of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” has formally ended their court battle with Ed Sheeran over their claims that Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” copied the iconic 1970s R&B song.  Jury’s Verdict In May, a jury in a

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Music Business, Music News

The Music Industry’s Looming Royalty Debate: Who Should Get Paid?

​ Earlier this week, Tim Ingham at Music Business Worldwide published an insightful analysis on emerging tensions in how the distribution of streaming royalties might change. Specifically, Tim examined proposals by a major music corporation and a well-known streaming service to implement an “artist-centric” royalty model that appears to take inspiration from approaches used by

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Music Business, Music News

Streaming Scandals and Spotify: Unveiling the Underbelly of Music’s Digital Revolution

You might have heard whispers about streaming fraud lurking in the corners of the music business. It seems to be a pesky game of hide and seek that platforms like Spotify are grappling with. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this narrative, shall we? A recent expose by Svenska Dagbladet, a Swedish newspaper, sheds light

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