Top news of the week: 27.10.2022.
TikTok’s new StemDrop gives artists a fresh chance to earn royalties
This new TikTok feature will give content creators and fans the opportunity to collaborate, make connections, and even make some money… by Bobby Owsinski from Music 3.0. ...
CISAC 2021 Report: Pandemic Recovery in Live Is Slow, Digital Collections Bolster Losses
CISAC reports member collection societies around the world brought in 8.48 billion euros in 2021 — up 7.2% from 2020.
20 Questions With Jean-Michel Jarre: ‘Electronic Music Has Really Been the Perfect Opportunity to Lead My Rebellion’
The 74-year old electronic pioneer on his new album, existing inside immersive audio and why the first electronic show that really blew his mind was one he played himself.
Inaugural Black Music Summit Headed to Ibiza in Summer 2023
Jordan Hallpike, Kenny Eshinlokun are co-founders of new ‘social enterprise invested in the global development and celebration of Black music talent’.
Why aren’t music royalties paid by the second?
Stef Van Vugt, founder and CEO of Fruits Music, suggests some changes to the way royalties are earned – and paid out…
Aly & AJ Announce New Album and Distribution Deal With SoundCloud
Pop-rock sister duo Aly & AJ will release the album “With Love From” in the spring, with its lead single arriving Nov. 2.
$200m SPAC, The Music Acquisition Corp, files to liquidate early and delist shares from NYSE
Neil Jacobson's SPAC cites multiple reasons for delisting request…
Executive Turntable: UMG Launches New Soundtrack & Score Label; Republic Names Digital Strategy SVP
Also this week: Epidemic Sound names a CTO and CCO, UMG’s °1824 hires a vp of content and more.