News Wyclef Jean and 88rising’s Jaeson Ma launch OpenWav app that lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans The startup lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans, and employs AI to help musicians analyze audience data.
News Sony Corp opens up 360 virtual mixing audio tech to music creators and more The technology uses specialized headphones to recreate the acoustic environment of professional studios, allowing anyone to produce studio-quality mixes anywhere.
News RIAA applauds ‘critical stand’ made by Disney and NBCUniversal in copyright lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney The complaint marks the first major AI copyright challenge from Hollywood studio giants.
News NMPA says Spotify ‘bundling’ move could cost music publishers $3.1bn through 2032 NMPA General Counsel Danielle Aguirre said Spotify's bundling move resulted in $230m in lost revenue during its first year
News Sony Music partners with LuxuryKSA to develop Saudi talent The joint venture targets the global expansion of Khaliji pop artists from Saudi Arabia’s music scene.
News HYBE stock rallies to three-year high ahead of BTS return after military service RM and V were discharged from the military on Tuesday, while Jimin and Jung Kook are set to complete their service on Wednesday.
News Anthem Music Publishing acquires Marty Robbins song catalog The acquisition covers more than 500 songs released across 72 albums spanning the late 1940s through the early 1980s.
News Apple Music adds lyrics translation and karaoke features Apple is also launching an AutoMix feature that creates continuous playlists based on previously played songs
News Spotify secures in-flight partnership with United The deal gives Spotify access to over 130,000 seatback entertainment screens across United's more than 680 aircraft fleet.
News Timbaland launches AI music company Stage Zero, with first AI artist, TaTa The new venture, called Stage Zero, launched with its first signee, TaTa.
News Sony acquires company formerly known as Big Deal Music from Recognition The deal transfers ownership of a portfolio spanning 4,400 copyrights and hit songs including Sabrina Carpenter's Taste, Espresso, and Feather.
News HYBE launches TV music competition and boy band search in Latin America Winners of the talent show 'Pase a la Fama' will receive $100,000 and a recording contract with HYBE Latin America
News Trump set to extend TikTok divest-or-ban deadline for third time (report) The US president reportedly plans to issue another order postponing the deadline for a potential TikTok ban beyond June 19
News Apple loses bid for emergency block on App Store payment changes A federal appeals court denied the tech giant’s request to halt court-ordered changes that favor app developers like Epic Games and Spotify
News Spotify raises Premium prices in France for second time in 13 months France last saw a price rise from Spotify in May 2024 following the country’s implementation of a music streaming tax