‘As an industry, we’ve confused followers with community.’Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually searching for...
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From Universal suing DistroKid (for the first time) to UMG and Sony suing Suno (again)… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest headlines from the past few days...
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Atlantic Records to release Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, featuring Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Morgan Wallen, and Keith RichardsThe LP contains 34 original tracks, six of which were issued as singles on Thursday (September 17).
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Suno launches v5.5 AI model with voice capture and personalization featuresThe voice capture feature lets users record or upload audio of themselves singing and incorporating that vocal identity into tracks generated by Suno.
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Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and ProducersApple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.
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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]Artists, here's a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.
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NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub”Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) believes “Innovation is really about seeing and hearing something essential yet overlooked in how we engage with music.”
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9 Non-Generative AI Tools Artists Can Use to Get More S#*t Done in 2026A list of our favorite AI tools musicians are using right now to be more productive, more creative, and more prolific, without having to worry about abandoning your authenticity.
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Napster’s Streaming Service Shutters as Company Rebrands Around AI“Napster is no longer a music streaming service. We’ve become an AI platform for creating and experiencing music in new ways."
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9 Upcoming Conferences for the Independent Music ProfessionalWhether you're an artist or you work in independent music, you need to be at these nine conferences coming up. Take a look.
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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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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along re-release tops US cinema, with up to $20M in box office salesThe film outpaced Warner Bros.’ horror film "Weapons," which was reportedly expected to claim the weekend title with $15.6 million.
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Make your release stand out with Apple Music Album MotionWant to make your album pop on Apple Music and drive more fan engagement? Like Spotify Canvas for Apple Music, Album Motion lets you animate cover art. his guide makes it easy to get started in minutes.
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Advice for Independent Musicians in Uncertain TimesEconomic uncertainty can crush unprepared musicians - but it can also be your biggest opportunity. Learn how to protect income, boost visibility, thrive while others pull back and more practical advice for independent musicians in uncertain times.
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Why DIY Live Music Spaces are more important than everEven as streaming dominates music and the music industry, grassroots and DIY live music spaces remain the heart of real music culture. Learn how they build community and launch careers even in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
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