TikTok avoids shutdown in Canada after security review
TikTok will implement "security gateways and privacy-enhancing technologies" in Canada under the new terms. Source
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Indie artists sue Google, claiming it mined music from YouTube to train Lyria 3 AI music tool
The all-indie roster of plaintiffs include those who have also sued AI music generators Udio and Suno in October. Source
ChatGPT can now Shazam songs, as Apple brings music recognition tool to OpenAI’s chatbot
OpenAI has previously integrated Spotify and Apple Music into its app ecosystem. Source
Edward Matthew named VP, International A&R and Head of Creative for Scandinavia at Warner Chappell
Lilly Raye Music founder will be based in Stockholm and work across Warner Chappell’s international songwriting network and its A&R strategy. Source
AI and Sacem: defining the future of music copyright
Generative AI is no longer a future concept – it is a fundamental tool in today’s creative process. But as the amount of AI-generated content increases, so do the complexities of […] The post is from Music Ally.
beatBread makes run of new appointments, including ex-Spotify and CD Baby execs
New hires from CD Baby, Spotify and Countsy bring finance, operations and AI expertise to the music funding company’s leadership team. Source
Live Nation confirms settlement with the US Department of Justice; sets aside $280M for damages claims from states
Live Nation will be 'divesting its 13 exclusive booking agreements' with amphitheaters in the US Source
OpenPlay launches its ‘app store for the global music business’
Music-tech firm OpenPlay has launched what it’s describing as an “app store for the global music business” – by which it means a catalogue of tech services for labels, publishers and distributors to browse and use. A number of tech providers are on board for the OpenPlay Connect App Exchange launch including Audioshake, BeatBread, Beatdapp, LyricFind, Muserk, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Report: ‘Three companies control 75% of Nigeria’s streaming market’
Research firm Creator Economy IQ has published its latest report: an analysis of 3.77bn Spotify streams in Nigeria last year – a total that was up 53% year-on-year. “Across nearly 1,000 of the most-streamed songs in Nigeria on Spotify throughout the year, Nigeria averaged 70+ million streams per week, up from 60+ million weekly at the […] The post is from Music Ally.
Report suggests Live Nation is ‘close’ to settling DoJ lawsuit
Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s antitrust trial is underway in the US, but there may yet be a settlement that avoids the need for an in-court verdict. That’s according to Bloomberg, at least, which reported that Live Nation is “close to settling” the lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys […] The post is from Music Ally.
Only 27% of the average Deezer user’s listening is to women
Last September, female artists accounted for 26% of the average Deezer user’s listening time. The company revealed the stat as it added a feature to its ‘My Deezer Month’ recap, which would let people see their percentage. Has that had an effect? Not much so far. “The February 2026 average stands at 27%, representing an increase of […] The post is from Music Ally.
UK industry battles ‘commercial research exception’ AI plan
A House of Lords committee report on Friday warned that AI poses a “clear and present danger” to the UK’s creative industries. And one danger swiftly made itself very clear and present: the potential for a ‘commercial research exception’ for AI companies. The Times reported that the British government is “considering” the idea, which would “allow AI […] The post is from Music Ally.
Audience & Brand Manager – Music Ally – London
Music Ally is recruiting for a new ‘Digital Training Intern’ to join its growing research and training business. The paid role will focus on developing educational content... The post is from Music Ally.
Duetti Review: What's Great, Good, Bad, & Ugly
Duetti is a music finance company that buys the rights to master recordings, publishing, and royalties in part or in whole. Let’s take a look at what’s Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly about Duetti. What’s Great About Duetti Collaboration Duetti is one of the few music finance companies that appears to approach artist funding as a partnership rather than a disguised loan.…
iMusician Review: Great, Good, Bad Ugly
iMusician (2026 update) iMusician is a mixed-model music distribution service offering both Pay-per-Release pricing and annual subscription plans. Unlike most subscription distributors, iMusician’s “Online Forever” model allows your releases to stay in stores even if you cancel, with a commission applied. The last time I reviewed iMusician was about three years ago, and I wasn’t impressed.…
What a year on the ground taught me about AI and the future of music
– by Nathalie Birocheau, CEO, Ircam Amplify Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to sit at the same table as collective management organisations, DSPs, independent labels, researchers, artists, […] The post is from Music Ally.
SM Entertainment targets M&A deals and AI tech integration as K-pop giant outlines ‘NEXT 3.0’ strategy
The K-pop powerhouse is also aiming to build Asia's "largest and most respected publishing company" via its Kreation Music Rights (KMR) subsidiary Source
Hannah Karp appointed EVP & Chief Communications Officer for Warner Music Group
She joins the company’s executive leadership team following a decade at Billboard, where she was most recently Editor-in-Chief Source
Free Instagram Edits App For Musicians: Marketing Made Easier
For years, the workflow for marketing music on Instagram and other short video platforms was a fragmented mess. Film on your phone, Airdrop to a laptop, edit in CapCut or Premiere, export, and Airdrop back. The post Free Instagram Edits App For Musicians: Marketing Made Easier appeared first on Hypebot.
Dani Deahl promoted to Vice President of Creator Policy & Corporate Affairs at Caldecott Music Group
Deahl will oversee policy strategy across Caldecott's three divisions: BandLab Technologies, NME Networks, and Vista Musical Instruments Source