There are some bragging rights for the music industry in the latest figures from the UK’s Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).
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Author Archives: Stuart Dredge
Music Ally's Head of Insight
Universal Music Australia debuts indigenous-music label Irruk Birruk
Universal Music Group’s latest new label is an interesting one: Irruk Birruk in Australia, focusing on indigenous music.
Disney Music Group taps Audioshake for AI stem separation
Disney Music Group is the latest label using AI startup Audioshake’s stem-separation technology for its catalogue.
Deezer launches its own ‘Playlist with AI’ feature in beta
Spotify recently launched a beta test of its ‘AI Playlist’ feature, creating playlists based on text prompts. Now Deezer is following suit.
YouTube brand Theorist Entertainment launches LoreFi music series
Having been acquired in 2022 by startup Lunar X, now Theorist has launched an interesting music project.
K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together go on a VR tour with AmazeVR
‘Hyperfocus: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert’ will visit Los Angeles, Buena Park, Houston, Chicago and New York between August and November this year
Fix the Tix day of action sparks 65k letters to Congress
Earlier this month we reported on plans for a ‘Day of Action’ from US collective Fix the Tix, to encourage senators to pass the Fans First Act legislation. The day was set […]
EC puts X on notice over transparency and blue-tick deception
X (formerly Twitter) is the latest tech firm to feel the regulatory wrath – well, disapproval at least – of the European Commission.
Labels sue US ISP Verizon in new copyright-infringement case
US labels really are suing Verizon in 2024. All three major labels (and sundry label imprints) are named as plaintiffs in the case.
Report: Downtown Music Holdings in talks over possible sale
The latest independent music company reportedly up for sale is Downtown Music Holdings, with private-equity firms and “at least one major music company” hovering.
Monstercat’s latest Roblox experience is a DJ Simulator
It’s a game that encourages players to become a DJ, producing songs, customising their stage and special effects, and collecting decks and pets.
Genies launches a music-focused creator and partner network
The initial lineup of partners includes 3D-animation startup Anything World; AR outfit Superfan Studio; and AI music firm Soundful