AI in MusicTech
Newsletter for AI in MusicTech created at July 10, 2025 06:50
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"Dangers of Consolidation: Music Industry Leaders Raise Concerns Over Universal's Acquisitions"
This newsletter is about concerns from business leaders in the independent music sector regarding Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, warning that it could lead to a lack of diversity and innovation in the digital music market. Additionally, Turkey's competition regulator is investigating Spotify for alleged anti-competitive conduct related to royalties, artist promotion, and content moderation policies, with concerns raised about the lack of transparency in algorithmic promotion and favoritism towards major music players.
| Title | Score | Resource | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Keep music open” beg indie label bosses in letter to EU regulators asking for full investigation of UMG’s Downtown deal | 0.8 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Turkish competition regulator to investigate Spotify as culture minister rails about playlists that disrespect the president’s wife | 0.7 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 |