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Music Industry Hits $29 Billion High as Streaming Drives Record Recovery
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Music Industry Hits $29 Billion High as Streaming Drives Record Recovery
The global market has officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but slowing growth in the U.S. and new royalty rules are creating hurdles for independent artists.
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Robots in the Studio? Spotify’s Growing AI Battle Explained
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Robots in the Studio? Spotify’s Growing AI Battle Explained
CEO Daniel Ek addresses the surge of machine-made tracks as Universal Music Group and stars like Billie Eilish fight to protect human royalties.
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Universal Music Cites 'Meaningful Dislocation' as U.S. Stock Listing is Indefinitely Shelved
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Universal Music Cites 'Meaningful Dislocation' as U.S. Stock Listing is Indefinitely Shelved
Despite reporting a record €12.5 billion in annual revenue, Sir Lucian Grainge and UMG are hitting the brakes on a planned secondary listing on Wall Street.
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Gen Z to AI: “I’d Stop Listening” if Robots Make My Music
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Gen Z to AI: “I’d Stop Listening” if Robots Make My Music
A new report from Music Audience Exchange reveals 35% of Gen Z would dump a favorite track if they discovered it was AI-generated.
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From Frost School to Viral Fame: The Wire Jays' "Baby" Cover Takes Over Social Media!
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From Frost School to Viral Fame: The Wire Jays' "Baby" Cover Takes Over Social Media!
The University of Miami's newgrass quintet, The Wire Jays, has exploded online with millions of views for their pop covers, significantly boosting their bookings and festival appearances.
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Gnarls Barkley Ends 18-Year Hiatus with New Single 'Pictures,' Announces Final Album 'Atlanta'
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Gnarls Barkley Ends 18-Year Hiatus with New Single 'Pictures,' Announces Final Album 'Atlanta'
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse reunite for their first new music since 2008's 'The Odd Couple,' with their third and concluding album due March 6, 2026.
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AI Music Platform Suno Hits Big Milestones Amidst Ongoing Copyright Battles
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AI Music Platform Suno Hits Big Milestones Amidst Ongoing Copyright Battles
Suno announces over two million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, as the company navigates active copyright lawsuits from major music labels.
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Kim K and 50 Cent Spotted Filming Netflix Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel'
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Kim K and 50 Cent Spotted Filming Netflix Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel'
Reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper 50 Cent are officially on set for Eva Longoria's upcoming Netflix comedy, joining a star-studded cast.
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