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Articles count: 4 Sent via mailing on February 06, 2025

"US Court Ruling on Copyright Termination Rights & UMG's Move to 'Streaming 2.0'"

This newsletter is about a recent court ruling in the US regarding copyright termination rights for songwriters and publishers, the impact on the music industry, and the global implications of the ruling. Additionally, it covers Universal Music Group's CEO discussing the "Streaming 2.0 era" and the company's efforts to engage fans in new ways, as well as musician Max Richter opposing the erosion of copyright in AI training models.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-02-04: US court says copyright termination applies globally, potentially causing ‘chaos’ for rightsholders - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-02-03: Read Sir Lucian Grainge’s 2025 memo to Universal Music Group staff: ‘Streaming 2.0 will represent a new age of innovation, consumer segmentation, geographic expansion, greater consumer value and ARPU growth.’ - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on February 03, 2025

"Copyright Office Report on AI and Creativity: What You Need to Know"

This newsletter is about the U.S. Copyright Office's report on copyright and artificial intelligence, affirming that AI-generated works are not copyrightable, but AI-assisted works may be protected depending on the level of human creativity involved. The report addresses issues like using prompts to create AI outputs, modifying AI-generated content, and the legal implications of training AI models on copyrighted works. Additionally, it discusses partnerships in the music industry that offer new AI features, debates in the House of Lords regarding the protection of creators' rights against AI companies, and the ongoing government consultation on copyright and AI.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-01-28: Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of Artificial Intelligence Report AI in MusicTech: 0.95: 2025-01-30: DDV veröffentlicht Praxisleitfaden
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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on January 30, 2025

"Introducing Meme del Real de Café Tacvba: DOCEMIL Music's First Artist"

DOCEMIL Music, el nuevo sello de HYBE en América Latina, ha firmado al icónico artista Meme del Real de Café Tacvba como su primer artista. Su primer sencillo, "Princesa", marca el inicio de su carrera en solitario y representa el compromiso de HYBE con el talento latinoamericano. La firma de Del Real y el lanzamiento de su álbum debut marcarán un nuevo capítulo en la expansión de HYBE en la región.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-01-27: 10% of new tracks uploaded to Deezer are AI-generated music AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-01-27: DJV schreibt an Intendanten
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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on January 27, 2025

Latest Trends in Music Industry: AI, Artist Communities, Copyright - Plus Case Studies!

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including the rise of AI in music creation, the importance of building strong communities and culture around artists, and the impact of copyright laws on creators like Paul McCartney. It covers case studies of successful artists like Stormzy, Doechii, and Yung Lean who have cultivated loyal fanbases by prioritizing authenticity and connection with their audiences. It also explores industry news like Boiler Room's acquisition, legal action against AI platforms like Suno, and Universal Music Group's upcoming listing on a US exchange.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-01-23: Artists among the investors in Music AI’s $40m funding round AI in MusicTech: 0.87: 2025-01-24: 10,000 AI tracks are uploaded daily to Deezer, platform reveals, as it files two patents for new AI detection tool - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on January 23, 2025

"Protecting Artists' Rights: UMG CEO's Stance on Copyright at Davos Panel"

Universal Music Group has been actively advocating for copyright protection and artists' rights amidst the rise of AI over the past couple of years. Most recently, Frank Briegmann, the Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Central Europe and Deutsche Grammophon, delivered a powerful message in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the importance of copyright protection and opposed any text and data mining exceptions in copyright law. Briegmann highlighted the need for strong copyright legislation to safeguard the rights of creators and prevent the erosion of the value of their work, echoing UMG's ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property in the face of AI advancements.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-01-20: AI, music and licensing: 'Opt-out is an illusion. It doesn't work...' AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-01-21: Apple talks music fraud: 'On Apple Music less than 1% of streams are manipulated'
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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on January 20, 2025

Introducing Melody Rights Music Tech Platform & RoEx's AI Mixing Innovation

This newsletter is about a UK-based company called Melody Rights that has launched a music tech platform focused on managing and distributing music content for creators. Additionally, the newsletter discusses RoEx, an AI-mixing startup that has introduced a new feature called Ableton Live Set Export to help musicians create mixes and transfer them to Ableton Live for further refinement, showcasing how AI tools are becoming integrated into traditional music creation and production software.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-01-17: UK-based Melody Rights launches new rights management and distro platform - but won’t focus on distributing music to DSPs like Spotify or Apple Music AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-01-17: Melody Rights is a new rights management and distro platform - that won’t distribute your music to DSPs like Spotify or Apple Music - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on January 16, 2025

"Unpacking Music Streaming Saturation & Fair Artist Royalties: Deezer's Impact"

This newsletter is about exploring the implications of the oversaturation of music streaming platforms and the debate surrounding how to address unpopular music. It also discusses the implementation of an 'artist-centric' royalties system for publishing rights in France by Deezer and Sacem, aiming to provide fair compensation for songwriters and composers.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-01-15: There are now over 200m tracks on audio streaming services. Nearly 100m of them aren’t played more than 10 times each year. - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.8: 2025-01-12: Stellungnahme des Deutschen Kulturrats
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Articles count: 12 Sent via mailing on January 15, 2025

New R&B/Rap Releases Making a Swift Climb - Will They Dethrone SOS?

200 hace solo tres semanas, lo que significa que pasar de la primera posición sería un movimiento inusualmente rápido. Dicho esto, WHAM y Debí Tirar Más Fotos son dos de los lanzamientos más grandes de R&B/rap de la temporada de fin de año, y la expectativa para ambos podría producir la cantidad de ventas y streaming necesarios para que cualquiera de los dos subsanadores retire a SOS del primer lugar.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-25: Ice Cube Talks ‘Man Down,’ Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ & Making Sure ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Was ‘On Point’ AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-22: Johnny Marr talks artist development and the record industry’s future as he partners with Epidemic Sound - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 12 Sent via mailing on January 09, 2025

Protecting Creators' Rights: Insights on AI Impact from PMP Strategy Study

for creators. The study was conducted by PMP Strategy and informed by interviews and workshops with over 50 industry professionals, including Gen AI companies, and artist and author representatives. The study will be used by CISAC to further inform its advocacy actions around the AI Act to ensure creators’ rights are protected in the rapidly expanding areas of AI.Content generated by Generative AI has increased in popularity in recent years and the impact it has on the earnings of music and audiovisual creators is significant and will continue to grow in the coming years. This study aims to shed light on the economic consequences of this trend and advocate for policies that protect the rights and livelihoods of creators in the face of advancing AI technology.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-15: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Twisters’ & More: Early Oscar Predictions for Best Song and Score AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-15: Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Lil Nas X, Elton John, Brandi Carlile & More
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Articles count: 16 Sent via mailing on January 02, 2025

Streamlining Royalty Collection: Identifying Music Usage Online - CISAC Partnership.

a critical issue for music creators and publishers by ensuring they are able to quickly and accurately identify where and when their works are being used online. By linking songwriter and composer information to recordings prior to release, we aim to streamline the process of collecting and paying royalties, ultimately benefiting our members. We are grateful for the support of CISAC in this initiative and look forward to the positive impact it will have on the music industry.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-12-03: Deep Dive Into Data with Too Lost’s Advanced Analytics AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-09-04: Interdisziplinäre Studie
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