As the world’s largest record labels take aim at AI-generated music, the targeted companies are pushing back, setting the stage for a legal battle that could redefine the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright in the digital marketplace. Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and...
The year is 2034, Taylor Swift hasn’t had work in years, and all our favorite songwriters are just algorithms. This is the future that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Roland Corporation are ostensibly trying to prevent. The music giant and the electronic musical instrument company shared Wednesday (March 20)...
Universal Music Group (UMG), Republic Records and Styngr partnered on a solution that helps music labels curate, distribute and monetize music across the Roblox platform. The new solution, Boombox, helps music labels launch playlists and integrate them into the gaming space, the companies said in a Monday (March 18) press release. “As we...
Last year, Taylor Swift accounted for 2% of the music industry’s entire sales. But as the megastar prepares to make history — in the running to become the first artist ever to win the Album of the Year Grammy four times — her success marks...
September 24, 2024
TikTok says its streaming music service won’t be around for much longer. “We are sorry to inform you that TikTok Music will be closing on 28 November 2024,” the video sharing media platform said in a post on its website. “We would like to thank you for all of your support, and we hope you […]
March 18, 2024
Universal Music Group (UMG), Republic Records and Styngr partnered on a solution that helps music labels curate, distribute and monetize music across the Roblox platform. The new solution, Boombox, helps music labels launch playlists and integrate them into...
February 04, 2024
Last year, Taylor Swift accounted for 2% of the music industry’s entire sales. But as the megastar prepares to make history — in the running to become the first artist...
February 01, 2024
Universal Music Group and TikTok are in a dispute that has resulted in users losing access to songs from artists such as Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish. The breakdown of...
