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RSS Mar 10, 2026 8:47am · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:01pm · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
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.
RSS Mar 6, 2026 2:25pm · Musically
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.
RSS Feb 2, 2026 8:35pm · Payusnomind
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.…
RSS Jan 25, 2026 2:35am · Payusnomind
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.…
RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:49pm · Hypebot
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.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:04pm · Hypebot
106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams
According to Luminate's 2025 Year-End Music Report, the global streaming landscape is becoming increasingly saturated. 106,000 new tracks are delivered to digital service providers (DSPs) every single day. This represents a 7% increase over the 2024 daily average of 99,000. The post 106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 2:53pm · Hypebot
Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?
When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don't release anything then. But is that still true? The post Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music? appeared first on Hypebot.