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Stream-Ripper Yout Refiles Aggressive Lawsuit Against the RIAA After FLVTO and Y2mate U.S. Shutdowns

September 20, 2021

Yout has refiled its lawsuit against the RIAA. Photo Credit: Alexander Shatov Last month, a federal court dismissed the aggressive lawsuit that Yout filed against the RIAA. Now, the Hartford, Connecticut-base... Read More...

Streaming and Radio Listening Habits for 2021 – Report

Ashley King

September 20, 2021

Photo Credit: Will Francis A new report highlights how Gen Z is driving music streaming growth – but don't count out traditional radio, either. Digital Music News has covered the rise of music streaming, often to the detriment of artists. Gen Z is the gener... Read More...

Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Marty Bandier Join $5 Million Round for Audius

Ashley King

September 20, 2021

Blockchain-based music streaming platform Audius has raised $5 million in funding. Investors in this latest round include artists Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Nas, Jason Derulo, Pusha T, and Mark Gillespie.... Read More...

Universal Music Group’s IPO Is Upon Us — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Dylan Smith

September 20, 2021

After years of speculation – and no shortage of anticipation from investors – Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to begin trading on the Euronext Amsterdam. Here’s everything you need to know about Universal ... Read More...

Swedish House Mafia and IKEA Plan to Prioritize Music Creativity at Home

Nicole Haiimpoor

September 20, 2021

Swedish House Mafia (Photo Credit: Alexander Wessely) EDM powerhouse Swedish House Mafia is working with IKEA to elevate music and creativity in the homes of creators and music fans. The collection is set to launch in September 2022. The importance of music... Read More...

Charter Communications Moves to Dismiss the Major Labels’ Latest Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

September 20, 2021

About six weeks back, the major labels – Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music – filed a second copyright infringement lawsuit against Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR). Now, the Spectrum operator... Read More...

Tunedly Announces a ‘Masked Music Discovery Platform’ to Judge Music By Its Merits

Ashley King

September 20, 2021

Tunedly wants music to stand on its own merits with the first masked music discovery platform. The idea is to give everyone a level playing field that doesn't depend on name recognition for tracks to get noti... Read More...

TikTok Parent ByteDance Reportedly Preps Streaming Service Following Tencent Music’s Exclusive-License Penalty

Dylan Smith

September 17, 2021

Earlier this month, Tencent Music (NYSE: TME) nixed its exclusive music deals to comply with an “antitrust” penalty from the Chinese government. Now, TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly preparing to launch a competing music streaming platform. Be... Read More...

Warner Music South Africa Acquires Local Label Coleske

Ashley King

September 17, 2021

Warner Music South Africa has acquired Coleske, a leading local independent label. Run by Arnold Coleske and his business partners Brendon Hargroves and Paulo Azevedo, the label will continue as a standalone... Read More...

Grammys CEO Pledges to “Enhance Our Awards Processes From the Inside Out”

Dylan Smith

September 17, 2021

Grammys President & CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. is expanding upon the sweeping changes that the Recording Academy has implemented in response to much-publicized controversies and criticism, including by developing plans to “enhance ... Read More...

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Stream-Ripper Yout Refiles Aggressive Lawsuit Against the RIAA After FLVTO and Y2mate U.S. Shutdowns

Streaming and Radio Listening Habits for 2021 – Report

Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Marty Bandier Join $5 Million Round for Audius

Universal Music Group’s IPO Is Upon Us — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Swedish House Mafia and IKEA Plan to Prioritize Music Creativity at Home

Charter Communications Moves to Dismiss the Major Labels’ Latest Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Tunedly Announces a ‘Masked Music Discovery Platform’ to Judge Music By Its Merits

TikTok Parent ByteDance Reportedly Preps Streaming Service Following Tencent Music’s Exclusive-License Penalty

Warner Music South Africa Acquires Local Label Coleske

Grammys CEO Pledges to “Enhance Our Awards Processes From the Inside Out”