How Independent Labels, Artists Can Win the AI Race
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How independent labels and their artists can win the AI race
Marie Clausen, Managing Director for North America at independent record label Ninja Tune, explores AI’s impact on the independent market, highlighting the sector’s uniqueness, Merlin’s stance on AI, and a strategic, value-driven approach that benefits all stakeholders.
AI is reshaping the music creator economy, and that change will reshape the music business
Following a pandemic surge, 2023 and 2024 were less buoyant years for music creator tools companies. Both user and revenue growth slowed, with some sections of the market hit particularly hard.
Bria raises $40m to expand patented attribution engine to AI-generated music content
Latest round brings company's total capital raised to $65 million.
sónar+D 2025 unveils exhibitors' list with programs on alternative use of AI in music and arts
Sónar+D 2025 reveals the full list of exhibitors, including programs on alternative uses of AI in music and arts. The event takes place between June 12th and 14th at the Palau de Congressos de Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Sónar festival and Sónar by Day.
EMPIRE Partners with AudioShake to Deliver Stems and Lyrics for EMPIRE Catalog
In this partnership, EMPIRE will utilize AudioShake’s innovative stem and lyric separation technologies to create stems and lyrics for its catalog.
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OpenPlay launches music distribution and monetization service led by industry veteran Bob Barbiere
Metallica’s Mexico concert is coming to Apple’s Vision Pro headset
New research suggests music with a “groove” is better than ambient music for productivity
Stability AI and Arm Bring Offline Generative Audio to Smartphones
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