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?
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Entertaining pieces and latest news on music & what's going on in music tech
Fanfiction Goes Vocal: How AI Voice Cloning Helps Fandoms Grow
Why is fanfiction so popular? How does the rise of AI voice cloning change the fandom? (And can you go to jail for it?)
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?
The Best DJs in 2025 Don’t Just Hit Play—Here’s What Separates the Pros from the Posers
"Over the years, I saw what separates the good from the great, and it’s more than the gear."
How to Get YouTube Music Premium for Free: An Ultimate Guide
From student discounts to trial tricks, learn how to access premium features.
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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.
The Beatles Win Grammy with Their AI-Assisted Song. But How Exactly Was It Made?
The Beatles took home a Grammy for their Now and Then which became the first AI-assisted song ever earning a Grammy.
Grammy 2025 Winners Who Aren't Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter & Beyoncé
Sharing the list of those winners who caught our special attention and interest this year.
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?
2025 Music Business: Who Are the Ones to Watch?
2025 has a lot to live up to, so let's see who are the ones to watch this year.
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.
Virtual Reality Check: When Bytes and Pixels Become Platinum Sellers
As virtual artists gain millions of real-world revenues, let's look at how tech companies & traditional labels are betting big on VR performers.
2025: Trends We Can Expect to See in the Music Industry Over the Next 12 Months
Last year, we saw the takeover of AI music & the revival of physical formats of music consumption, but what are we expecting to see this year?
Music Royalties Explained: How Music Royalties Work In 2025
Ultimate guide on all things music royalties.
