TikTok is testing limiting AI-generated content in user feeds
Users can adjust a slider to increase or decrease the amount of AI content they see. Source
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Tyler, The Creator named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025
Award follows a landmark 12 months of global streaming growth, two albums, and a major world tour. Source
Reservoir acquires Bertie Higgins catalog
The deal includes publishing and master recording rights to works that include the 1981 hit "Key Largo". Source
Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms
The live music business might be the most jargon heavy corner of the music industry. Dynamic pricing, backend deals, ticketing reforms, holdbacks, all-in ticketing are all in the headlines, but not everyone understands them. The post Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms appeared first on Hypebot.
Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp Interview
From Handstamp, an interview with Roddy Woomble, lead vocalist of Scottish band, Idlewild, on life in the Inner Hebrides, the band's new record, the Bowery Ballroom, and more. The post Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp Interview appeared first on Hypebot.
6 Ways to Sell and Market Your Music Merch Bundles
Setting up and promoting your bundles can revitalize your sales and help you move digital music, physical merch, and print-on-demand items. The post 6 Ways to Sell and Market Your Music Merch Bundles appeared first on Hypebot.
AI-music roundup: Klay Vision deals, Tracklib producers study
We reported on the imminent announcement of deals with all three majors for AI-music startup Klay Vision yesterday. The post is from Music Ally.
Sony Music-backed Black Founders Programme reveals new cohort
We’ve seen a number of talented music startups come through the UK Digital Catapult’s Black Founders Programme in previous years. The post is from Music Ally.
Top tips from Music Ally Marketing Week
This week we hosted the first ever Music Ally Marketing Week — our new tentpole online event culminating with the official release of our coveted Music Ally Campaigns of the Year Report and their category awards tomorrow (keep an eye on your inbox). This week-long celebration of music marketing excellence and innovation offered attendees the opportunity to […] The post is from Music Ally.
Amyl and the Sniffers receive grassroots support for their cancelled show
Just eight minutes before Aussie band Amyl and The Sniffers were supposed to play a free homecoming show for 10,000 in Melbourne last Friday, the band announced cancellation due to safety concerns. But in a move to soften the blow, the band opted to redirect their performance fee of AU$5,000 each to various local venues […] The post is from Music Ally.
Three strategies for increasing artist holiday revenues
With holiday season in full swing again, big brands and advertisers everywhere are pouring eyewatering budgets into their holiday campaigns. But this shouldn’t stop artist teams from working smart on smaller budgets. Here are Music Ally’s top tips to increase vinyl, merch and ticket sales for the 2025 holidays: For Instagram or Facebook ad campaigns, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Charli xcx drops first two singles for Wuthering Heights
Charli xcx released “House” and “Chains of Love” last week, the two first releases of her soundtrack for upcoming film adaptation Wuthering Heights. Both have done incredibly well by streaming standards, especially “Chains of Love”, which is pushing 6mil listens on Spotify alone within seven days of its release. Compare that to Rihanna’s release of […] The post is from Music Ally.
Spotify integrates TuneMyMusic for easier playlist importing
A Spotify blog post giving listeners tips on making more of their playlists contains some news of a TuneMyMusic integration. The post is from Music Ally.
Live Nation Moves to Dismiss DOJ Antitrust Case: What Artists, Venues & Fans Should Know
Live Nation has filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York asking it to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of states. The post Live Nation Moves to Dismiss DOJ Antitrust Case: What Artists, Venues & Fans Should Know appeared first on Hypebot.
Latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates
We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates appeared first on Hypebot.
Ukraine gets a new independent-music organisation: Spilna
Ukraine’s music industry has faced obvious challenges over the past few years, but a new organisation is looking to provide support there. The post is from Music Ally.
Tyler, the Creator is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025
It’s been quite the week for Tyler, the Creator. Having made his debut in Fortnite, now he has been named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year. The post is from Music Ally.
Audiomack will launch a ‘Pro’ tier for its 1m artists in 2026
Music service Audiomack is launching a new tier for artists who want access to more features on its platform. The post is from Music Ally.
WMG reports record revenues and talks up latest DSP deals
Warner Music Group’s latest quarterly financials saw the company post record revenues: $1.87bn in the third quarter of this year. The post is from Music Ally.
New studies explore US creator economy and social-media habits
Brands will spend $37bn advertising in the ‘creator economy’ in the US alone this year, according to a new study from the IAB. The post is from Music Ally.