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In this special edition of our newsletter and podcast, we delve into the insights and highlights from SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas. From the impact of AI on music creation and marketing to discussions on fair compensation for artists and the growing phenomenon of glocalization, this recap covers the buzzing topics that defined the conference.
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In this week's edition of Indie Insider, we dive into the latest industry news, including Alexis Lanternier's appointment as Deezer's new CEO, the formation of the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) by leading indie labels, and Spotify's impressive growth in Q2 2024.
Learn moreIn this delayed edition of Indie Insider, we explore key developments in the music industry, including the explosive growth of user-curated playlists on Spotify, the rise in American paid music-streaming subscriptions, and the legal challenge against Canada's new music streaming tax.
Learn moreIn this week's Indie Insider Newsletter, we explore TikTok's new Music Content Investment Team, Meta's innovative AI tool JASCO for music creation, and Universal Music Group's partnership with SoundLab to offer voice cloning technology to artists. Discover how these developments could impact the independent music scene.
Learn moreIn this week's edition of Indie Insider, we dive into the latest industry news, including Alexis Lanternier's appointment as Deezer's new CEO, the formation of the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) by leading indie labels, and Spotify's impressive growth in Q2 2024.
Learn moreIn this edition of the Indie Insider newsletter, we dive into the latest industry updates and insights just in time for A2IM's Indie Week. We discuss Spotify’s upcoming price hikes and their impact on artists, Canada's controversial 5% tax on DSPs to support local content creators, and Merlin’s new initiative, Merlin Connect, which aims to provide licensed indie music to emerging tech platforms.
Learn moreIn this edition of the Indie Insider newsletter, we cover the latest industry insights including the impressive 10.7% growth in US music publishing revenue for 2023, Spotify’s report on the rising royalties of EU artists, and Musical AI's new platform to protect rights holders in AI training.
Learn moreIn this week's Indie Insider newsletter, hosted by Calvin Windschitl, we cover the latest in the music industry, including Spotify's legal battle with The MLC over mechanical royalties, Tencent Music's impressive subscription revenue growth, and the rise of AI-generated music with Udio.
Learn moreIn this edition, we explore Apple Music's new analytics toolkit for premiere partners, Live Nation's massive year-over-year growth in concert attendance, and TikTok's legal battle against the US government's potential ban.
Learn moreIn this edition, we cover Sony Music's lawsuit against Marriott for copyright infringement, an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation by the US Department of Justice, and Sony Music's concerns over Spotify’s new subscription model.
Learn moreIn this week's Indie Insider newsletter, we cover crucial updates and insights from the music industry. We discuss the upcoming A2IM Indie Week, offering a special deal for attendees. Key news includes TikTok's legal battle over a potential US ban, Rostr's launch of 'Stack,' a new directory of music tools and resources, and TikTok's rollout of TikTok Studio, a new content creation tool.
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