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RARE Entity, the venture group co-founded by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, takes stake in Simon Cowell-backed livestreaming platform Lounges.tv
Cowell bought a stake in Lounges.tv in 2023 Source...

Hari Nair, former CEO of India’s Tips Music, joins AI content-protection firm ContentLens as strategic advisor
In his advisory role, Nair will provide counsel on ContentLens's go-to-market strategy across the media and entertainment industry in India and globally. Source...

Music publishers strike AI licensing deals with Udio and KLAY as NMPA reveals ‘landmark’ industry-wide pacts
NMPA President and CEO David Israelite said the Udio agreement is the first to "value songs and sound recordings equally" when it comes to AI training. Source...

UMG launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco
Universal says the launch will increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on a global stage Source...

After licensing its AI detection tech to the music industry, Deezer now lets listeners scan their own playlists for AI-generated tracks
The company says it now receives around 75,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day Source...

Kobalt founder Willard Ahdritz to lead funding round in India’s Madverse Music Group
The platform now represents more than 200,000 independent artists and labels across more than 45 countries Source...

Side Hustle vs Career Advancement: Which Generates More Income?
We all reach a point where the monthly paycheck feels a bit too fixed for comfort. The bills keep climbing, financial goals get bigger, and suddenly, you find yourself staring at a crossroads. You wan...

It’s time independent music retail found its VOICE
The following MBW op/ed comes from Stephen Godfroy, Co-Owner of independent music retailer Rough Trade Source...

Donna Summer estate strikes deal with Primary Wave covering catalog and name, image & likeness rights
Summer sold more than 100 million albums worldwide Source...

Merck Mercuariadis on Hipgnosis, vindication, and his next move.
The entrepreneur opens up on his new industry thesis – and how he feels seeing the company once known as Hipgnosis sold to Sony Source...