YouTube partners with Creative Artists Agency on AI deepfake recognition tools“CAA’s clients’ direct experience with digital replicas... will be critical in shaping a tool that responsibly empowers and protects creators"
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4 observations on… Downtown’s agreed $775 million sale to Universal Music Group/Virgin Music GroupIt's one of the year's biggest deals – and it's come right at the final whistle of the year. We dig deeper into the details.
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Discover an exclusive documentary on Tape J-37Arturia just unveiled Tape J-37: a detailed recreation of the iconic Studer J37 tape recorder. Perfect for subtle tape coloration or rich harmonic distortion, Tape J-37 brings tube-driven depth and character to any mix with unmatched accuracy.Discover the story behind this legendary machine, featuring artists Howie B, Craig Bauer, Steve Baughman, Poussin Kechit, and Clément Bastiat.Explore the world of legendary sound with Howie B, Craig Bauer, Steve Baughman, Poussin Kechit, and Clément Bastiat in our feature documentary.They share personal insights into the rich history and iconic sound of the Studer J37, revealing how the Tape J-37 faithfully brings this legendary tape recorder to life with stunning detail and cutting-edge neural-based modeling.

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SoundCloud Artist subscriptions get much more affordableMoney is almost always tight for most musicians, and SoundCloud has launched an affordable yet robust Artist subscription tier that acknowledges that.
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Stop the TICKET Act before it’s too late: FixTheTix Call To Action!There is new movement in Congress to pass devastating ticket legislation as part of a year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) and the FixTheTix coalition has issued an urgent call to action to stop the Ticket Act before its too late.
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Members Media review: Brian Hazard tests the music marketing platformMusic promo expert, Brian Hazard (aka the Ralph Nader of musician services) does the testing and shares a music marketing platform Members Media review.
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AllMusic Loves 2024Our editors share 227 of their personal favorite albums of 2024, featuring some of the year's biggest releases and a wealth of lesser-heard gems.

Berlin Music Video Awards DeadlineFeb. 7 is the deadline (late deadline March 7) to submit your work for consideration in the Berlin Music Video Awards for the 2025 annual event celebrating artists and musicians from around the world and music videos.The festival will take place in June, showcasing artists’ work on an international stage and providing networking opportunities for music industry professionals and creatives.Find submissions guidelines and submit your video here. The post Berlin Music Video Awards Deadline first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Merlin tells tech companies not to use its members’ music to train AI without authorizationUsing Merlin members' music to train AI requires “explicit written authorization,” the organization has declared
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UMG’s Virgin to acquire Downtown Music, CD Baby, SongtrustUniversal Music Group' Virgin to acquire Downtown Music Holdings, significantly expanding its independent music footprint, for $775 million.
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Vevo dscvr artists to watch 2025: Towa Bird, Lucky Love, WispThree more artists from the Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch List...
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Congress poised to help AM Radio while ignoring Payments to PerformersCongress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring a bill to finally pay US musicians when their songs are played on the radio.
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SiriusXM downgrades streaming ambitions in shift back to in-carBucking industry and consumer trends, the leading satellite broadcaster is shifting focus back to in-car listening, as SiriusXM downgrades streaming. The goal is to reclaim its spot in the car dashboard and take on traditional radio, but can it work?
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DIY & Independent Musician News Last WeekThis week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like how to make more money on tour, make the most of the year end and. Continue reading
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Last week’s top Music Business NewsA busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with the Spotify CEO’s alarming net worth, stream ripping cracking down on the wrong culprits, and more…. Continue reading
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