music industry
Coverage of music industry in the Nexus archive.
- Mary J. Blige says she learned the hard way how important it is to understand her finances
Mary J. Blige discussed entering the music industry with little understanding of contracts and finance, leading her mother to sign a contract 'on the washing machine.' She realized that she was vulnerable due to her lack of financial knowledge, but following her 2001 album, "No More Drama," she began learning business acumen and now relies on lawyers for guidance.
- US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
Recent US college graduates booed commencement speakers advocating for AI, fearing it threatens their career prospects. During a speech at Middle Tennessee State University, music executive Scott Borchetta emphasized AI's transformative role in the industry, prompting negative reactions from graduates.
- BMG to Buy Concord in Deal That Creates a New Major Music Giant
BMG is set to acquire Concord in a merger that will form a new major music industry powerhouse. The deal combines BMG's music publishing and distribution expertise with Concord's catalog and creative resources.
- Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated
Deezer reports that 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated, highlighting the growing influence of AI in music creation. The article, published on TechCrunch, discusses the implications for the music industry and copyright challenges.
- Jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated illegal monopoly
A Manhattan jury ruled that Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated an illegal monopoly, concluding a five-week trial in a case with potential widespread implications for the music industry.
- ‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
AI-generated music streams are impersonating real musicians on Spotify, causing fraud issues. Jason Moran, a jazz composer, faced a situation where his name was falsely used on a fraudulent track, highlighting the problem exacerbated by generative AI technology.