*Music Industry Insight
Mikey Shulman, the CEO of music gen AI platform Suno, says that the music industry’s supposed resistance to AI innovation stems from a “fixed pie mentality” while admitting to using…
The future of TikTok in the US continues to hang in the balance – and with it, TikTok’s role as an important marketing and fan engagement platform for the American…
Year-end recorded music stats UK trade groups ERA and BPI have both published year-end stats. ERA reveals that UK recorded music retail revenues in 2024 were £2.39 billion, topping the…
Recorded music consumption and retail revenues in the UK reached an all-time high in 2024, which is good news all round assuming you’re happy to work with the industry’s methodology…
The World Independent Network has issued a statement about Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown via its Virgin Music division. The statement includes comments from independent labels and indie label…
There have been more developments in relation to the many allegations of sexual assault against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over the last week, with new lawsuits being filed and the musician…
The UK government has formally launched its keenly anticipated consultation on copyright and AI. The consultation, which is open for responses from today through to 25 Feb, will consider a…
When Universal Music announced its deal to buy Downtown Music yesterday, the mega-major was keen to position the $775 million acquisition as being driven by its distribution and label services…
Each Tuesday and Thursday, CMU’s Approved introduces a new artist we’re excited about. They may already have a strong catalogue of music behind them or might be releasing their first…
Universal Music has announced a deal to buy Downtown Music Holdings, which owns FUGA, CD Baby, Songtrust and Downtown Artist & Label Services, among other things. The deal, instigated by…