In a historic case, US District Court Judge William Alsup recently made a decision. This case has implications for the future of creative economies. Anthropic’s use of copyrighted books to train an artificial intelligence may be considered fair use. However, this is only applicable in very narrowly defined situations. The judge reaffirmed a key pointContinue reading “AI Versus The Music Industry: The Anthropic AI Copyright Case & Revolutionizing the Future of Music Production”
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SOCAN vs. Quebec’s Summer Giant: Why FEQ’s Royalty Refusal Can’t Go Unchallenged
The Heart of the Conflict: Refusal of RoyaltyThe Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is Canada’s best summer music festival. The latest edition features superstar performers like Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Shania Twain, Def Leppard, Slayer, and Benson Boone. The FEQ attracts over a million fans during its multi-day event. This event kicks Quebec City’s economyContinue reading “SOCAN vs. Quebec’s Summer Giant: Why FEQ’s Royalty Refusal Can’t Go Unchallenged”
Behind the Kiss Cam: Executive Affair Riles Interest Following Coldplay Concert Clip
We live in an era when private moments are bound to become public spectacles. There was a recent viral episode of a Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert. It has caused far more than eye-rolling amusement. Instead, it has sparked an ongoing corporate scandal involving two high-ranking executives. On the show, the New York PostContinue reading “Behind the Kiss Cam: Executive Affair Riles Interest Following Coldplay Concert Clip”
SiriusXM’s High-Stakes Move to Ad-Supported Sound: Growth Play or Brand Risk?
SiriusXM, a commercially-free refuge for on-car radio listeners for decades, is fundamentally changing. Per CNBC, the company is launching a streaming subscription supported by ads. This is an effort to attract more listeners. They aim to compete against a market dominated by Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok-driven audio listening. This change represents a strategic break withContinue reading “SiriusXM’s High-Stakes Move to Ad-Supported Sound: Growth Play or Brand Risk?”
Toronto’s Second Son “WishGxd” Unleashes Electrifying New Single “X Rated”
Toronto’s underground music scene has birthed a multitude of genre-bending talents. Few have carved out a lane as distinct as WishGxd. The rising artist is known for his melodic grit. His sonics are emotionally charged. He has just dropped his latest single, “X Rated”. It’s a bold step ahead in his ever-evolving soundscape. From theContinue reading “Toronto’s Second Son “WishGxd” Unleashes Electrifying New Single “X Rated””
The Risks of Universal Music’s Downtown Purchase
Universal Music Group’s upcoming $775 million purchase of Downtown Music Holdings is more than just a news headline. It’s a possible tipping point for the music business as a whole. Let me explain that. This isn’t a shift that will occur for the benefit of the music world. Behind the veil of corporate cooperation, there are more nefarious issues. It is stealthy consolidation of the very basis of independent music on the planet. Artists, labels, and platforms are constructed on open, neutral foundations. For them, this structure will have chilling consequences. Downtown is not a typical label; it’s a multi- faceted service engine propelling much of global independent terrain. Downtown supports many hundreds of thousands of creators. They do notContinue reading “The Risks of Universal Music’s Downtown Purchase”
Exclusive Interview with SirG: Toronto’s Invincible Architect of Hip-Hop Sound
Raised in the city of Toronto, SirG carved his trail in the Toronto music scene with an unbreakable work ethic and an ear for hip-hop, trap, and rap. Beginning with casual beat experimentation based on their idols Dr. Dre and Murda Beatz, it soon turned into a full-fledged lockdown pandemic obsession. While the rest ofContinue reading “Exclusive Interview with SirG: Toronto’s Invincible Architect of Hip-Hop Sound”
The Spotify Payout Boom Isn’t All That: Why the Royalty System Still Needs Reform
Artists face unique challenges in the current music landscape. Streaming services dominate music consumption. While growth numbers soar, the reality of earning paltry royalties remains harsh. A recent article in CBC breaks down Spotify’s self-reported success. In 2024, Canadian artists earned nearly $460 million in royalties on the platform. A whopping 92% of that amountContinue reading “The Spotify Payout Boom Isn’t All That: Why the Royalty System Still Needs Reform”
Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!
A Louisiana artist has steadily been picking up steam. Recently, he dropped his song “Tell Your Lies” on Soundcloud. It is also available on Youtube and other major streaming platforms! Saiko! is not just another name in Louisiana’s music scene. He’s a rapper with a sound crafted to tell a story. Starting his creative journey atContinue reading “Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!”
T. Rozie: Heartfelt Music for Lover Girls
Meet Taylor Rose, better known by her stage name T. Rozie, an emerging artist from Decatur, Georgia, who’s making waves with her distinctive blend of heartfelt lyrics and danceable beats. TRozie aims to craft music that resonates deeply with the “lover girl.” She goes through the highs and lows of love. She constantly falls in and out ofContinue reading “T. Rozie: Heartfelt Music for Lover Girls”
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