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RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Symphonic Next connects indie rightsholders to capital
Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.”  The platform bridges Symphonic’s expanding role in catalogue monetisation and the accompanying relationships with investment. Next will aim to offer “tailored financial solutions” – think data-assessed and […]
RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Spotify Discovery Mode “payola” lawsuit to move into arbitration
Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-for-play arrangements and hidden commercial incentives”. The lawsuit was aiming to achieve class-action status for the case – which would mean […]
RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Sony reportedly looking to buy Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets
Recognition Music Group, if you don’t – get it – recognise the name, was the result of the bundling-together of three companies connected to former catalogues-aquirer Hipgnosis: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Songs Assets and Hipgnosis Song Management. The new moniker was applied when the companies were bought by the giant (and controversial) “alternative asset” manager, Blackstone, last year. Private […]
RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
YouTube allows creators to replace music with copyright issues with genAI songs
US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio. The “replace song” tool will now include a “create” button. Users fretting about their videos being muted, de-monetised or blocked can […]
RSS May 5, 2026 11:00am · Musically
Suno reportedly looking to raise $1/4 billion+ in latest funding round
Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M. Now, Billboard reports, Suno is looking for another round of funding – that’s Series-D for those of you keeping track – and is looking to raise […]