The music industry doesn’t have a streaming problem. It has a customer ownership problem.
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SoundExchange and IFPI make it easier to get ISRCs assigned
The announcement of ‘new ISRC auto-assignment capabilities’ may sound dry, but it’s a valuable step forward in the ongoing battle to improve music metadata and get musicians and rightsholders paid accurately. In this case, it’s SoundExchange and the IFPI working together to ease the burden of registering International Standard Recording Codes (ISRCs) for individual recordings. “The new […]
Federal appeals court reverses 2 Live Crew catalogue ruling
Back in October 2024, veteran rap group 2 Live Crew won a legal battle over the termination rights for their recordings catalogue. They had faced off in court against label Lil Joe Records, which had acquired the catalogue in the mid-1990s. As we noted in our reporting at the time, the case hinged on whether termination […]
Ellie Goulding Announces New Album ‘I Know Too Much’: Here’s When It Arrives
The forthcoming record marks the British singer's sixth full-length effort.
Music Technology Australia VMDO panel report: ‘No one’s made metadata fun!’
Recently, Music Ally attended the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) Music Data and Insights Summit.
P!nk On ‘Living Out My Childhood Dreams’ as Tony Awards Host
The singer also reveals the Broadway cast albums she and daughter Willow are constantly playing at home — and whether she'd ever consider a jukebox musical of her own catalog.
SoundExchange and IFPI introduce automatic ISRC assignment for individual recordings
The new system is designed to reduce administrative steps for small labels and self-releasing artists that do not own and manage large catalogs. Source
ARIA boss blasts latest call for pro-AI copyright reforms
Scott Farquhar became one of Australia’s first tech billionaires in 2015 when his company Atlassian went public, although he stepped down in 2024 to focus on his family, philanthropy and to “help further the technology industry globally”. He may not be a name that trips off the tongue of people who aren’t either Australian or […]
International Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 nominees: Leo Ballesteros (Atonemo)
Atonemo is a Swedish startup whose Streamplayer device turns any speaker into a fit-for-streaming wireless speaker.
GoDigital Music launches Nashville country imprint Orinda under General Manager Cooper Lycan
Orinda signs Nic D as its first artist Source
Suno raises over $400 million, pushing valuation to $5.4 billion
The round was led by Bond Capital, alongside IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, and Quiet Source
Michael Stipe Teams Up With Andrew Watt For Late Night Performance of ‘I Played The Fool’: Watch
Stipe and Watt performed “I Played the Fool,” the theme song for the new Steve Carrell HBO comedy "Rooster."
Saint Etienne Sets Farewell Tour of Australia and New Zealand
The beloved British indie electronic-pop act will make one last visit Down Under in November and December.
Melvin Koh to Lead Ticketek’s Asia Activities as TEG Pursues ‘Growth Ambitions’
The appointment "reflects our ongoing commitment to Asia, a region we have operated in for many decades,” comments group CEO Cameron Hoy.
Watch Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Showcase ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Kimmel’
The collaborative song appeared during the opening credits of Steve Carell's recent HBO series Rooster
Luke Taleno, Cancer Survivor, Scores Golden Buzzer With Original Rap on ‘AGT’: Watch
“That’s how you take your moment,” Simon Cowell remarked.
Taylor Swift Shows Love for Paul McCartney’s New Album: ‘Never Not Inspired’
The former Beatle released his first album in six years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, in May
International Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 nominees: Dr. Moti Margalit (SonicEdge)
Startup SonicEdge focuses on ‘micro-sized speakers’ for headphones, earbuds and hearing aids – small speakers with big audio quality.
International Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 nominees: Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi (Linear Festivals)
Linear Festivals has been rethinking music festivals in India by booking artists to play concerts along public-transportation lines.
Barry Can’t Swim, Richie Hawtin, Lead Bizarro’s 2026 Australian Festival Tour
The electric music heavyweights lead the Labour Day weekend action at Overtone, Freeform, and Mode festivals this October.