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RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:33pm · Music Business WorldWide

Suno will be reading Robert Kyncl’s new blog post very closely, as WMG CEO vows to ‘legislate, litigate, license’ in the era of AI music creation

Blog post arrived just hours after WMG struck two key AI deals with Udio and Stability AI Source

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:30pm · Musically

WMG on AI: ‘This is the moment to shape the business models’

Anything UMG can do, WMG can do… similarly. Not long after its rival signed a deal with Stability AI and settled its lawsuit with Udio – laying plans for a licensed next-gen version of the latter’s service – WMG has followed suit. Both agreements were announced yesterday, and appear to match what UMG is doing […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:15pm · Musically

Indian gig series PayList.music is ‘a new model for the live ecosystem’

A trio of Indian TV industry professionals have launched PayList.music, a monthly gig series in India that aims to shake up the sector. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:10pm · Musically

Music execs behind Karan Aujla, Shubh make Billboard Canada’s 40 Under 40 list

From record-breaking concerts and chart hits to the Juno awards, South Asian acts have been making a sizeable impact in Canada. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 9:36pm · Payusnomind

Ultimate Guide to Music Monetization

Streaming Streaming is the premier monetization model. It offers artists immediate monetization with minimal consumer buy-in. A stream only has to last 30 seconds to be monetized. Artists don’t need anyone to be in love with them or their music to make money. All an artist has to do is get people to listen, and the price people often pay to listen is ZERO! It’s a dream scenario.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 7:08pm · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify acquires song sample and remix database WhoSampled

WhoSampled says it will continue operating as a standalone app even as its data is integrated into Spotify Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 7:07pm · Music Business WorldWide

Fresh off ‘Phantom of the Opera’ viral success, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music to be managed by The Other Songs and The Orchard

Four decades after gaining fame with 'Cats,' Webber's work is enjoying a renaissance Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:45pm · Music Business WorldWide

WMG settles Udio lawsuit, strikes licensing deal for ‘next-generation’ AI music platform coming in 2026

Udio to launch a 'next-generation' AI-powered music creation, listening, and discovery platform in 2026 Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:34pm · Musically

Marketing as a service: seven insights into healthy partnerships with artists

Our inaugural Music Ally Marketing Week continued with a panel presented by Believe UK focusing on ‘Marketing as a Service’. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:12pm · Hypebot

Spotify Rolls Out New Features to Spotlight More Creators Behind the Song

Spotify's new "Expanded Credits," "SongDNA," and "About the Song" features aim to highlight behind-the-scenes creators. The post Spotify Rolls Out New Features to Spotlight More Creators Behind the Song appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm · Musically

UK minister Ian Murray MP talks ticketing reform and grassroots venues levy

Ian Murray MP is the UK’s minister for creative industries, media and arts, appointed to that position in a September reshuffle. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm · Musically

Music industry reacts to UK secondary-ticketing reform plans

The UK’s government has announced its plans to crack down on the secondary ticketing market today. Reselling tickets above their original face-value price will be illegal, among other measures. You can read our story on the announcement here, and our interview with minister for creative industries, media and arts Ian Murray MP here, as well […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm · Musically

UK government confirms plans for reforms to ‘ban ticket touting’

The UK’s government has formally announced its plans for legislation to crack down on the secondary ticketing market. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:23pm · Musically

WMG signs Stability AI deal and settles lawsuit against Udio

Warner Music Group has signed a partnership with Stability AI, while also settling its lawsuit with Udio and licensing that company. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:16pm · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify rolls out expanded song credits, previews new ‘SongDNA’ and ‘About the song’ features for Premium users

More detailed info about songs will deepen fan's connection to music, the streaming platform says Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:12pm · Music Business WorldWide

WMG strikes deal with Stability AI to ‘build the next generation of responsible AI tools for music creation’

Universal Music Group also entered into a strategic alliance with Stability AI last month Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:59pm · Hypebot

Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026

The Guess Who is finally reuniting for an all-Canadian tour in 2026, but that's not the only big ticket get-together involving some of our more familiar acts... The post Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:53pm · Music Business WorldWide

‘There is little more important to me than giving children the music they deserve that will stay with them for life.’

From raving in Ibiza with Ministry of Sound to heading up Universal Music UK’s youth strategy – via The Powerpuff Girls and Amy Winehouse – Sarah Boorman discusses her life in music and a job that’s also a vocation… Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:31pm · Musically

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled. The news was revealed in a blog post about its new SongDNA feature today. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:22pm · Musically

Social roundup: TikTok AI toggle, Snapchat topics, Meta ruling

There’s lots happening today around social/video platforms, so here’s a brisk roundup. TikTok has revealed plans to test a new tool to “help people shape the AIGC [AI-generated content] in their feed”. It will be a toggle in TikTok’s ‘Manage Topics’ page, which is where people can use slide bars to set how much (or little) of […] The post is from Music Ally.