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KTDJ Explains
An ultimate spot for all your what, when, why, and other questions related to music, audio, and video. For how-tos, check our Knowledge section.
Stairway to Lawsuit: How to Spot (and Stop) Plagiarized Music?
With an increasing number of AI tools that can create “original” songs (that sound way too familiar) in seconds, can artists and lawyers fight back the plagiarism?
Chart Toppers or Heart Stoppers: What Is Good Music?
In a world flooded with playlists and yet another viral today-only music sensation, is “good” music just a numbers game—or something deeper that goes way beyond trends and time?
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What Is Music Metadata & Why Should You Care About It? [Guest Column]
Just like a birth certificate, metadata comes in handy quite often in a track’s life and should be as accurate as possible.
Mono vs Stereo: Which Is Best For Your Mix?
The best engineers know that great stereo mixes start with solid mono foundations. Grab the tools to make that happen.
Copyright Challenges in AI-Generated Music: Who Really Owns the Melody?
As its popularity grows, the debate over AI-generated music copyright and authorship heats up, and a number of legal battles explode. Who owns the rights?
2024: A Record-Breaking Year of Profits for the Music Industry. But Where Does the Money Come From?
In 2024, the music industry reported record-breaking profits. But where does the money come from & what played the biggest role in profit contributions last year?
Everything You Need to Know About Split Sheets In The Music Industry
All about split sheets: essential documents that protect collaborators' rights, detailing song contributions, ownership & percentage splits.
Music Royalties Explained: How Music Royalties Work In 2025
Ultimate guide on all things music royalties.
All They Want for Christmas Is Old: The Holiday Music Conundrum
Despite billions in streaming revenue from Christmas classics, new holiday hits struggle to break through. Is it a secret labels’ conspiracy or something else?
The MySpace Legacy: What Happened to the First Global Music Social Network
Once a powerful platform for indie artists to showcase their music, MySpace is now simply an archive that barely has any influence on anything. Still, some believe it might have a chance for a comeback.
