Top news of the week: 23.02.2023.
The Ledger: Are Music Streaming Revenues Still Healthy?
Streaming is strong, but issues pose some danger. Warner Music Group streaming revenues fell for some reasons that won’t affect other companies.
Amazon Music adds ‘Sleep Science’ playlist from AI music startup Endel
AI music firm Endel has found a new frontier for its sleep tracks: Amazon Music. It has launched a 'Sleep Science' playlist with the DSP.
How independent and D.I.Y. musicians can partner with local brands
Here is an easy-to-follow guide on how independent and D.I.Y. musicians can dip their toes into other markets and expand their reach by partnering with local and regional brands and. ...
The Hollywood crisis #MeToo missed: ‘Every female composer has been through it’
The film scoring industry is largely unregulated, with few protections for assistants. Veterans say abuse is rampant
Is the slowdown in big-money music catalog deals officially over?
Moves from Hipgnosis, Shamrock, Primary Wave, and a big brewing Michael Jackson story have all pumped excitement into 2023's M&
Black Music Action Coalition and Academy of Country Music Launch Program for Black Artists and Professionals
The new OnRamp program will provide mentorship, professional development and a monthly stipend.
Filling music streaming’s Disney+-shaped hole
Back when Disney+ started its meteoric rise, there was a lot of thinking around what lessons the music streaming market could learn. Three years on from the launch of the subscription video ...
Lickd seals metaverse music deals with Empire and Kobalt
The licensing models for music in the metaverse – specifically virtual worlds and online games – are famously... nascent.