Music Business Headlines

Here's your weekly go-to for the latest music business articles related to trends, news, market development, equity and inclusion, and important changes in today's evolving music industry.

Variety ‘Touring and Mental Health’ Manual Is a Godsend for Musicians and Crew

Toronto Star Streaming Giants Required To Contribute To Canadian Content As Bill C-11 Becomes Law

Billboard DistroKid Launches App For iPhone

Music Business Headlines Soundcloud, Merlin Strike Global Deal To Bring Fan-Powered Royalties To Indie Labels

Rolling Stone Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for the Rock Hall to Recognize Metal

CBC Music 9 Ways Canadian Music Fans Can Observe Asian Heritage Month

Billboard Music’s New Secret Weapon? Creatives as Executives

Music Business Headlines ‘We Need To Find A Fair Way To Compensate Songwriters, Because We Can’t Survive. Well, I Can Survive, But I’m Terrified For The Next Generation.’

The New York Times The Ballad Of ‘Deepfake Drake’: A Song Generated By A.I. Could Have Far-reaching Consequences For The Future Of The Music Industry.

Variety AI vs. the Music Industry: With the Internet Full of Fake Drakes and Eminems, Who Gets Paid?  

Digital Music News Over 15,000 People Have Already Used Grimes’ AI Voice Platform Since Its Beta Launch, Manager Announces

Music Business Headlines The Boomy/Spotify Streaming Fraud Debacle Proves ‘Pro-Rata’ Must Go – Urgently.

Billboard Copyright Royalty Board Gives More Guidance for 2018-2022 Songwriter Royalty Rates

The Globe and Mail Gordon Lightfoot, The Canadian Bard, Wrote The Tune For A Nation’s Identity

BBC Ed Sheeran Wins Thinking Out Loud Copyright Case