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1. Does the Industry Have Room for Two Tambers? AI-Powered Creative Platform Sets Sail Despite Sharing Its Name With a Social Music App

   Does the industry have room for two Tambers? We’re about to find out, as Tamber – the AI-powered creative suite, not the existing social music app – has officially set sail. We took a look at the newer Tamber last month, when the Zoe Wrenn-founded startup announced a $5 million raise. At the top level, […]

2. BMI Scoops Up Cue Sheet Specialist Soundmouse from Orfium

   BMI announces an agreement to acquire Soundmouse in a partnership to create the industry’s most comprehensive database of global cue sheets. Today, BMI, the world’s largest performing rights organization (PRO), announced that it will acquire Soundmouse, a global leader in music cue sheet reporting and monitoring for the broadcast and entertainment production industries. Through this […]

3. Tencent Music Acquires Audio Platform Ximalaya in $2.7B Cash-and-Stock Deal

   Tencent Music Entertainment completes its acquisition of Chinese audio platform Ximalaya in a $2.7 billion cash-and-stock deal. Tencent Music Entertainment has announced the completion of its full acquisition of Chinese audio platform Ximalaya in a deal valued at around 18.6 billion yuan ($2.7 billion). The deal sees Ximalaya shareholders (including Tencent Holdings, Baidu, and Sony […]

4. TikTok Live Makes Moves to Boost Interest in Classical Music with Renowned Pianist Lang Lang

   TikTok Live partners with renowned pianist Lang Lang for a global campaign celebrating classical music—and to find a new generation of fans. As classical music finds a new generation of fans on TikTok, with creators reinventing how the genre is discovered and experienced online, TikTok Live is taking up the mantle as an increasingly important […]

5. Billie Eilish Concert Film Crashes in Week 2

   After a strong opening weekend, Billie Eilish’s concert film takes a nosedive in its second week, failing to reach outside its core audience. The premiere of Billie Eilish’s concert film, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), drew a massive crowd at Los Angeles’ Westwood Village Theater. The film, […]

6. Primary Wave Acquires the Entire Hipgnosis Collection (of Artwork, That Is)

   Primary Wave Music acquires Hipgnosis’ entire collection of artwork, including those from Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, Queen, Bad Company, and more. On Monday, leading independent publisher Primary Wave Music announced its acquisition of the iconic catalog of Hipgnosis artwork. Terms of the deal will see the publishing giant acquire Aubrey “Po” Powell’s interests in the […]

7. Spotify Expands Verification Badges to Podcasts, Says It’ll Remove Unauthorized Soundalike Uploads Made With ‘AI Voice Cloning or Any Other Method’

   As AI uploads continue to inundate DSPs, Spotify has expanded its verification badges to the podcasting side, where programs are being reviewed “against Spotify’s standards for authenticity and trust.” The streaming service officially brought “Verified by Spotify” to podcasts today, about three weeks after unveiling the verification measure for artist pages. Most are aware that […]

8. Virgin’s FUGA Renews Global Distribution Partnership With Insomniac Music Group

   B2B distributor FUGA, now part of the UMG-owned Virgin Music Group,  announces the renewal and expansion of its partnership and continuing marketing support with Insomniac Music Group. Downtown’s FUGA, now part of the venerable UMG-owned Virgin Music Group, is now slated to renew its partnership with Insomniac Music Group, a mainstay in the global electronic […]

9. SoundCloud Superfan Expansion Continues With French Montana’s ‘Grimey’ — Track Becomes Available to On-Platform Followers Ahead of Its Wider Release

   Want to hear French Montana’s newest track? You’ll have to follow the artist on SoundCloud to do so, as the platform has made “Grimey” available to superfans ahead of its scheduled release across all services as part of Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers. “Grimey” arrived on SoundCloud this past Friday, one week before the wider […]

10. Sarasota Orchestra Receives a Mysterious $12 Million Donation

    Sarasota Orchestra announces a near-$12 million donation from an anonymous donor, furthering its vision for a Music Center. On Monday, the Sarasota Orchestra took an unexpected step toward its vision for a Music Center, thanks to an $11.7 million investment from an anonymous donor. The Orchestra also released new architectural renderings that offer a closer […]

11. TikTok Gives Sienna Spiro the ‘Behind the Breakthrough’ Documentary Treatment

    TikTok unveils the latest campaign in its “Behind the Breakthrough” documentary series with Sienna Spiro and her hit “Die On This Hill.” TikTok has announced the latest campaign in its “Behind the Breakthrough” series with Sienna Spiro and her hit “Die On This Hill.” The documentary-style series captures TikTok breakout artists reflecting on how their […]

12. George Clinton Sues UMG for Allegedly ‘Withholding Royalties in Excess of $1.1 Million’ Under 1980 Agreement

    Parliament and Funkadelic frontman George Clinton has fired off a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for allegedly withholding $1.1 million in royalties “without contractual justification” across a multi-year stretch. Clinton just recently submitted the breach of contract action to a Michigan federal court, naming UMG as the lone defendant. While the 20-page complaint isn’t...

13. Disney+ Joins Hulu to Livestream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festivals Globally

    Disney+ and Hulu announced that Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits Music Festivals will livestream across both platforms for the first time. On Monday, Disney+ and Hulu announced that Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits Festival will stream live across both platforms for the first time. Now in Hulu’s sixth year […]

14. ‘Michael’ Takes Korea as Global Box Office Surges

    The Michael Jackson biopic has moonwalked to #1 at the South Korean box office over the weekend, with over 51% of the weekend market share. Michael easily claimed the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend, earning $3.6 million from 470,375 admissions, earning 51.03% of the weekend market share. The film […]

15. Spotify Rolls Out Global Price Adjustments — Double-Digit Increases Hit Canada as Monthly Charges Decrease in India, Indonesia, and More

    Spotify has once again adjusted its prices in several international markets, among them Canada (where subscribers are paying a bit more across the board) and India (where monthly charges have decreased). Spotify just recently informed the relevant subscribers of the recalibrations via email; local outlets then covered the changes, which the platform has yet to […]