3 things you might have missed from Universal’s Q3 earnings callMusic fans want to see AI improve their listening experience, not replace human artists, UMG's research found
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2 Weeks To Get Artist Accounts Ready For Spotify Wrapped 2025There are less than two weeks left to get Artist accounts ready for Spotify Wrapped 2025. Fortunately, Hypebot makes it easy with a checklist and tips from Spotify to help musicians get ready.
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How Artists Level Up in 2025 Using DSP FeaturesHere are the top features on streaming platforms that artists and A&R reps are using to level up independent musician visibility.
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Top Music Business News Last WeekTop music business news last week included major upgrades on tools for Artists from Bandsintown, SoundCloud and DistroKid, Indivisible calling for a Spotify boycott, a free Ticket Data tool, AI music updates and more.
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In principle, what needed to be proven, if you think about it logically, is that “only ‘partially’ created AI music can be registered in PRO” was decided in the US and Canada by ASCAP, BMI, SOCAN #Music #MusicIndustry #Authors #Producers #AI

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How Emmy-Winning Sound Designer Ryan Hobler Uses Krotos Studio in His Creative WorkflowAccording to news on Friday, "Emmy Award-winning sound designer Ryan Hobler has built a career spanning Super Bowl ads and national campaigns for brands such as Febreze, E*TRADE, and Applebee’s. At the same time, he is an accomplished composer and musician, continually expanding his body of work as a singer-songwriter and producer. In both post-production and music, Hobler has found Krotos Studio to be an integral creative tool. From designing and mixing sound for high-profile commercials to producing short-form promotional videos for his latest folk-pop EP, he uses Krotos to merge his dual identities as sound designer and musician, streamlining his workflow while opening new creative possibilities."

"With nearly two decades in post-production, Hobler knows how important it is to move quickly without sacrificing creativity," a statement reads. "Deadlines for commercials and branded content often leave little room for trial and error, making workflow speed essential."

“I find that for a lot of the dynamic and moving elements, Krotos Studio is an invaluable tool, because it’s so easy to manipulate those sounds and make them work with the motion of whatever you’re designing,” he explains. For Hobler, that efficiency translates directly into more time spent on creative decisions rather than technical hurdles.“You want as little hindrance as possible, and with Krotos Studio, you can tap into that quicker. You can get to the idea in your head sooner.”

"That efficiency has been critical in recent national ad campaigns that required quick, dynamic sound design. In one spot, the commercial opened with a person navigating a smartphone app, where Hobler drew on Krotos Studio’s UI library to create a synthetic palette of taps and text noises. Later in the same campaign, he was tasked with bringing the sound of a sandwich deconstructing into its individual parts to life. The sequence played like a non-destructive explosion that needed the right sonic detail to match the visuals."

“Krotos Studio is incredible for making the abstract sonically tangible,” Hobler says. “This explosive moment had no basis in reality, so I wound up using a variety of Krotos Studio presets to complement the bombastic music and visual effects.”

"With each update, Hobler notes, Krotos Studio has continued to evolve. The software now offers not only an expanding library of sounds and features but also an AI-powered search that fuels discovery as well as efficiency."

“I use the search all the time, and I love what it comes up with, because sometimes it gives me these nice surprises,” he says. “It makes me curious — would that work in there? I’ll try that. I love the suggestive nature of the search and how it inspires me to try unexpected options.”

"Beyond his commercial work, Hobler’s creative identity extends into songwriting and music production, and Krotos Studio has become a tool that helps him merge these worlds."

“I’ve been trying to bridge the gap between those two arbitrary columns for quite some time, making music that uses sound effects and sounds that weren’t necessarily strictly musical in a traditional sense.” Over the years, he has sampled everyday objects like a switchblade comb, a clock, and even the click of a car’s turn signal to create rhythmic or melodic textures in his songs.

"That crossover also extends into how he presents his music. On his latest single, 'Paper Airplane Life,' one of several tracks released with recording artist Erik Blicker, Hobler applied his sound design skills to promotional video content, creating short teaser clips for social media. He used Krotos Studio for expressive swooshes and transitions, pairing them with cues from the track to give the visuals a cinematic quality. The result demonstrates how he moves between post-production and music, using Krotos as a bridge."The post How Emmy-Winning Sound Designer Ryan Hobler Uses Krotos Studio in His Creative Workflow first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Mixed Notes November 2025: marguerite, Cafuné, Laufey, and More

MARGUERITE RELEASES "YOU ARE FULL OF MAGIC AND LOVE AND VISIONS AND IDEAS AND IDEALS AND BEAUTY AND JOY" MUSIC VIDEO

Los Angeles’ intimate indie-rock/shoegaze band marguerite have released their music video for single “you are full of magic and love and visions and ideas and ideals and beauty and joy,” directed by Destinee McCaster. The video is a beautiful depiction of dream visitation, using stop motion and mixed media to create a world of magical realism. With two EPs out already, larger now and things we found, marguerite is currently working on their first full-length album.

MULTI-PLATINUM DUO CAFUNÉ RELEASE THEIR SECOND ALBUM BITE REALITY

American indie pop duo Cafuné have released their second album Bite Reality via the band’s own Aurelians Club label, distributed by SoundOn. Bite Reality is about the fine line between documenting your existence and doing the work to actually exist. “At the end of the day, all we have is one another. You can’t take anything with you when the lights go out. Embrace the future, bite reality,” the band shared.

LAUFEY DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THIRD ALBUM A MATTER OF TIME

A Matter of Time, the highly anticipated new album from GRAMMY®-winning L.A.-based Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey, is now available worldwide via Vingolf Recordings / AWAL. Laufey will perform the new songs on the A Matter of Time Tour, which sold over 265,000 tickets upon its initial sale.

GOOD NEIGHBOURS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE” BEFORE DEBUT ALBUM BLUE SKY MENTALITY

London-based duo Good Neighbours preceded the release of their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality (via Capitol Records) with the roll out of their stirring new single, “People Need People.” The single, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, is a widescreen anthem centered on friendship, solidarity and the moments we lean on each other most.

POP NEWCOMER CIL DROPS NEW SINGLE “SOMETHING LIKE THIS,” SUPPORTS DUA LIPA ON RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

After igniting the summer with her don’t hold me accountable EP, singer and songwriter Cil is back with a brand-new single entitled “something like this,” out now on Warner Records. In addition to the new single, she recently supported pop megastar Dua Lipa for 24 arena dates across North America on the Radical Optimism Tour.

NIIA RELEASES BRAZEN NEW SINGLE MUSIC VIDEO PAYS HOMAGE TO FIONA APPLE 

L.A.-based jazz vocalist and composer Niia dropped the new single “fucking happy,” from her recently released fifth studio album, V (out via Candid Records), alongside the accompanying music video—a sly nod to Fiona Apple’s iconic “Criminal.” Shot through the lens of director Lili Peper, the video updates that voyeuristic energy for a new era while keeping the same sense of intimacy and unease that made the original so unforgettable.

SINGER-SONGWRITER AND ACTRESS TELE RELEASES HER DEBUT EP HONESTY PROJECT

Burgeoning new singer-songwriter and actress Tele’s debut EP Honesty Project is out now via Sound Factory Records/RCA Records. The EP follows recent single releases “More,” “Evil,” “VHS,” and “Barking Dogs,” all largely featured production by Rob Bisel and Noise Club (Jessie Murph, Kiana Lede).The post Mixed Notes November 2025: marguerite, Cafuné, Laufey, and More first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Universal’s landmark Udio deal to DistroKid’s new merch launch… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest news from the past week - all in one place
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Music Distribution Deadlines for 2025Artists, if you're planning to release music between now and the end of the year, make sure you plan in advance using this calendar, courtesy of CD Baby.
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Where Did All the Halloween Music Go? 🎃What is the relationship of music to Halloween, and why don't we have an established oeuvre of Halloween music like at Christmas?
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Witness Music History: GRAMMY NominationsThe Recording Academy said on Thursday: "Join the Recording Academy as we reveal the nominees for the 2026 Annual GRAMMY Awards on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8am PT/11am ET!"

"The GRAMMY nominees will be announced live on the GRAMMYS YouTube, kicking off with Songwriter and Producer of the year."

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"The nominations livestream will feature some of the biggest names in music as they unveil the nominees across all 95 GRAMMY Categories, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter and many more."

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UMG has struck a new YouTube deal that includes ‘guardrails’ around AI… and 3 other things Sir Lucian Grainge said on UMG’s Q3 earnings callDeal covers both recorded music and music publishing
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LA Hosts 3 Major Music Industry Conferences Next WeekNext week three major music industry conferences are coming to greater Los Angeles. Explore highlights of the Music Managers Forum-US LA Summit, Billboard Live and Music Tectonics. Plus read on to learn a common thread (other than AI...) running through them.
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New SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: More Control, 100% EarningsThe new SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription offers musicians and creators more control of streaming, fan funding, merch, vinyl and more with fewer hands in their pocket.
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