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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on February 24, 2025

Exciting Updates in Music Industry: AI, Legal Battles, Album Launch, K-pop, Music Academy

This newsletter is about various developments in the music industry, including the use of artificial intelligence in music production, legal battles over venue ownership, the launch of a posthumous album for a singer, the efforts to prevent tampering practices in K-pop, and the creation of a music academy in Central and Eastern Europe to train professionals.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-20: ‘Ten years ago, DSPs were the cornerstone of establishing a new business model. What’s the next evolution of this?’ - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.9: 2025-02-19: Kein Urheberrechtsschutz für Birkenstock-Sandalen
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on February 20, 2025

"Latest News: US Congress Bills, AI Music Lawsuits, & MashApp Launch!"

This newsletter is about two main topics: 1. Two competing bills in the US Congress on American radio stations paying royalties to recording artists and labels. 2. Legal disputes involving AI music generation companies and music copyright infringement cases against OpenAI. Additionally, it covers the launch of MashApp in the US, allowing users to create mashups using licensed music tracks.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-02-17: Is DeepSeek training its AI on copyrighted music without permission? - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-02-19: Sony Music asks court to dismiss copyright lawsuit filed by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra Music Publishing - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 7 Sent via mailing on February 17, 2025

"Legal battle over audiobook bundling and AI-driven sync licensing service updates"

This newsletter is about the ongoing legal battle between the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Spotify regarding the bundling of audiobooks in its premium subscription service. The MLC is requesting the court to reconsider the dismissal of its lawsuit against Spotify, arguing that the decision has far-reaching financial consequences for the music industry. In addition, Dutch startup Ringo has launched a sync-licensing service infused with AI to streamline and automate the process of sync licensing, aiming to open up a longer tail of sync revenues for rightsholders and artists.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-02-14: Ringo launches its AI-powered sync-licensing service Legal: 0.95: 2025-02-13: Sacem CEO, Cécile Rap-Veber: “DSPs shouldn't take more value from streaming than creators” 
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Articles count: 11 Sent via mailing on February 13, 2025

Warner Music Group Completes Acquisition of Africori: What This Means for African Artists

Warner Music Group has completed its full acquisition of African distributor Africori, after initially investing in the company in 2020 and taking a majority stake in 2022. The more than 7,000 African artists on Africori's roster will now be integrated into Warner Music's global network. Africori CEO Yoel Kenan will continue in his position, reporting to Warner Music Africa MD Temi Adeniji, who sees the acquisition as a significant step in Warner Music's expansion in Africa.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-12: AP Music Royalties Fund spends $20m+ across trio of deals with Mojam, Ed Drewett and ex-Status Quo members - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-11: What Does The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ First-Week Performance Mean for His Potential Finale?
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Articles count: 12 Sent via mailing on February 10, 2025

"Spotify's Legal Battle and Cost-Cutting Plans Revealed in SEC Filing"

In Spotify's 20-F filing with the SEC, it quantifies the amount of publishing royalties at stake in its legal battle with the US Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) over bundling, estimating around €150 million of additional royalties. The filing also highlights Spotify's cost-cutting program in 2024, including a reduction in the number of full-time employees and R&D and sales and marketing costs.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-06: Confirmed: Warner buys majority stake in Tempo (just as MBW told you it would). - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-06: How ‘APT.’ Producer Rogét Chahayed Helped ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Make a Global Smash That ‘Breaks the Rules’
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Articles count: 9 Sent via mailing on February 06, 2025

"Experience Imagine Dragons Live with LA Film Orchestra - In Theaters Worldwide!"

This March, fans can experience Imagine Dragons' electrifying concert with the LA Film Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl through "Imagine Dragons: Live From the Hollywood Bowl" in theaters worldwide on March 26 and March 29. The film captures the band's final night of their Loom World Tour as they reinvent their hits with a 50-piece orchestra. Tickets are available starting February 12 through ImagineDragonsMovie.com.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-04: Spotify wants to be “the best in the world at building AI products” and is focused on “accelerated execution”... but still no super-premium launch Legal: 1.0: 2025-02-03: Warner Bros Discovery strikes reported-$1bn music-library deal
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Articles count: 11 Sent via mailing on February 03, 2025

Exploring the Nuances of AI-Generated Music: Challenges and Potential

Critics of AI-generated music can often lack a nuanced understanding of the potential creative power and complexity that these works can have. While there are challenges around ownership and copyright, the process of assembling and remixing music has been a longstanding cultural practice that can create something entirely new. Cultural and social relationships are at the heart of the music industry's evolution and the ways in which technology and society interplay. Ultimately, the dynamics are complex and require ongoing consideration and adaptation to navigate the changes in the music industry.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-01-31: African Fresh Picks: Darkoo, Qing Madi, Nasty C, Black Sherif, Teni, Khaid & More Legal: 0.95: 2025-01-31: Exceleration Music acquires jazz specialist Mack Avenue Music Group - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 9 Sent via mailing on January 30, 2025

"Urgent Call to Protect Content Rights: DJV warns ARD and ZDF of KI Technology Risks"

In an open letter, the German Journalists Association (DJV) urges ARD and ZDF to question their use of KI training technology on content, highlighting concerns about potential copyright violations and the influence of foreign tech giants. The DJV emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of content creators and maintaining journalistic integrity in the digital age.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-01-29: Spotify wins ‘bundling’ lawsuit, as court dismisses legal action brought by the MLC - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 1.0: 2025-01-28: Travis Scott named top artist-songwriter in Q3 2024 by NMPA’s Gold & Platinum Program (based on RIAA certifications) - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on January 27, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: Licensing Agreements, Copyright Laws, and Future Priorities"

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including Universal Music Group and Spotify signing a new licensing agreement, Paul McCartney speaking out against proposed changes to copyright laws involving AI, Soundstripe acquiring The Rights, and LIVE setting out key priorities for 2025 in the live music industry.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-01-26: Universal Music Group and Spotify have inked a new licensing deal. It counteracts Spotify’s infamous US ‘audiobook bundle’ royalty discount in UMG payouts, say MBW sources - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-01-26: Confirmed: Spotify and Universal have a new deal – including a direct agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group in the US - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 11 Sent via mailing on January 23, 2025

"Michael Stipe calls for boycott of Meta due to far-right ideologies"

This newsletter is about the growing backlash against Meta and its platforms for allegedly advancing far-right ideologies in America and globally. Michael Stipe of R.E.M. has called for a temporary boycott of Meta platforms to protest against their role in this. This follows Meta's decision to drop its fact-checking program and adopt a different approach, which has raised concerns about spread of misinformation.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-01-21: $500m-valued Suno hit with new copyright lawsuit from Germany’s GEMA - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 1.0: 2025-01-21: Fair remuneration demanded: GEMA files lawsuit against Suno Inc.
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