Digital Music News

07/09/2025

Generative AI presents serious threats and challenges to the music industry, and it’s something we cover exhaustively at DMN. However, alongside these daunting problems are exciting AI breakthroughs that are transforming the music creation and collaboration process, intensifying fan engagement, and solving consumer electronics problems. Just ask Music AI, the company behind the Moises app and one of the less-controversial players pushing these ethical AI areas ahead

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/06/30/music-ai-next-ethical-ai-breakthroughs/

07/08/2025

LALAL.AI is an AI-powered platform that enables users to create lifelike voice clones of themselves or others. These digital voices can be used for podcasts, audiobooks, video voiceovers, personalized messages, and even song covers.

Here's a closer look at how it works: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/07/02/from-your-lips-to-ai-master-voice-cloning-with-lalal-ai/

07/07/2025

TikTok is said to be building a new version of its app specifically for US users ahead of its anticipated sale to a group of investors.

TikTok is said to be building a new version of its app specifically for US users ahead of its anticipated sale to a group of investors.

06/23/2025

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05/28/2025

Too Lost, a leading digital music distribution and rights management company, is hosting a panel at Dream Con 2025. Titled “World Building for Music Creators: Weaving It All Together,” the panel addresses the evolving landscape for today’s artists.

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/27/too-lost-world-building-panel-dream-con/

05/21/2025

Music Biz 2025 wrapped last week in Atlanta, marking a notable shift from its longtime home in Nashville. Executives from distribution, publishing, streaming, and retail gathered to discuss where the industry is heading and why Atlanta's influence continues to grow.

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/20/music-biz-atlanta-nashville-2025/

05/15/2025

Distinctive Promo is offering a new path for music releases, aiming to streamline how artists submit tracks to tastemakers, blogs, and curators.

Their latest platform update introduces direct-to-inbox targeting and genre-based filters designed to improve placement odds and reduce noise for recipients.

More on how they’re positioning themselves in the music promotion space at DigitalMusicNews.com - Link in bio.

05/15/2025

Riot Games has tapped Downtown Music to administer publishing rights for League of Legends and other titles under its Riot Games Music division. The deal includes rights management for in-game compositions, cinematic tracks, and music created for esports events.

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/14/riot-games-downtown-music/

05/15/2025

There are several types of music licenses, each with a distinct purpose: sync, mechanical, performance, master use, and more. Understanding how these licenses apply to musical works and sound recordings is essential for anyone working in music.

Full breakdown: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/14/understanding-copyright-in-music-types-of-music-licensing/

05/14/2025

Universal Music Publishing, Concord, and ABKCO have filed an amended complaint in their ongoing lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging that the AI company used copyrighted lyrics without permission to train its models. The updated filing includes new examples of alleged infringement.

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/13/music-publishers-vs-anthropic-ongoing-case/

05/14/2025

Too Lost has launched a new mobile platform aimed at simplifying music distribution and rights management for independent artists and labels. The app allows users to upload music directly from their phones, access real-time royalty data, and manage splits and contracts. It’s designed to support creators on the go, without needing a desktop setup.

More details: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/13/too-lost-mobile-platform/