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⚡️⚡️YouTube Rolls Out AI Music Remixer for Shorts Creators #YouTube has introduced a new #AI-powered tool that allows content creators to remix songs into entirely new styles, thus offering a new way to soundtrack Shorts videos. Currently in its experimental phase, the feature is accessible to a select group of users and is built on YouTube’s Dream Track technology. More 👇 in our new story https://lnkd.in/e7csbujs

The Tortured Artist Myth: Does Suffering Inspire Creativity? The "tortured artist" stereotype has been around for centuries, and it keeps getting stronger thanks to the media focus, sometimes promoting artists' struggles more than their work. Let’s have a look at how the “tortured artist” myth affects musicians and why the music industry needs to put an end to this harmful narrative. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthinmusic #musicindustry #musicbusiness #mentalhealthawareness https://lnkd.in/ehVFia2B

🎤🎹 Most Wanted: Music 2024 – Berlin's Hub for Rethinking Profit, Purpose, and the Future of Music "In a time when the music business is under pressure to be more ethical, more sustainable, and more profitable for those at every level, Most Wanted: Music Berlin offers a rare platform to question, learn, and innovate." We're happy to visit MW:M this year! If you want to connect, catch up, or share something you'd like us to cover, feel free to reach out to Clara A. here on LinkedIn or connect with her on your Swapcard app. Let's shape the future of music biz together 🧡 #mwmberlin #mwm #musicbusiness https://lnkd.in/eAURh7_j

What's your top choice on Netflix? 🎬🍿 With so many options, it is sometimes tough to decide what to watch next! But whatever you are in the mood for, there's a genre for you. We are curious to know which of these genres you find yourself binge-watching the most. Vote below! Please feel free to share your all-time favourite Netflix show or movie in the comments. We are curious to see if our tastes align! #Netflix #Streaming #Entertainment #Poll #BingeWatching #MovieNight #Content

👉 Is ‘Lesbianism’ Being Used as a Marketing Tool in the Music Industry? Because it really seems so. Following on from what has been an incredibly successful year for musicians who are part of the LGBTQ+ community or have a large fan base in this community, are we seeing labels now use ‘Lesbianism’ as a marketing tool in a society where views are, fortunately, becoming more progressive each day? Most people would hope not, but there is so much evidence to say this is exactly what is happening, so let's delve deeper. #lgbtq #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqinmusic #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicmarketing https://lnkd.in/dk6Wxies

Our Top Stories in October — In Case You’ve Missed It 🍿2024, The Year of Elections: How Prominent Is The Connection Between Music & Politics? In this piece, we’re investigating the connection between music and politics, which has been present throughout the eras and changing political climate. With the UK having been through an election this year & the US in the blistering heat of campaigning ahead of the November election, how prominent is the connection between music & politics? 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_d5qYys  💡Opinion: How Can AI Propel the Democratization of #Music Investment & Reshape the Whole Market? Serge Golovkov from Ripe Capital shares his views on how #AI can enhance music discovery for investors. 👉 https://lnkd.in/diEQNSwW 🤘🏼Decoding Punk Rock's Scientific DNA There were quite a few punk rockers who deliberately traded their studded jackets for lab coats, and that fact made us curious: is getting a PhD the ultimate act of rebellion, or are punks always secretly super intelligent? 👉https://lnkd.in/eqd6nGVs 💿iZotope - Plasma Review We review Plasma, iZotope’s new AI-powered saturation plugin. Is it saturation made simple, or does it meet a demand that isn’t there? 👉https://lnkd.in/eh7wcyHA 🗣AI vs. Elections: Can This Tech Be a Real Threat? Deepfakes, AI, and your vote… Tech giants and governments are racing to protect election integrity. But Is it enough? Or maybe it’s just a big distraction? That’s what we cover in this story.  👉https://lnkd.in/eBpgrWYr 💛“I feel like my music isn’t being noticed, how do I catch the industry's attention?” Our October Ask a Pro story that covers the ways in which musicians can effectively catch the industry’s attention and help build valuable connections. 👉https://lnkd.in/eJeRHfhF 🎤How Rising Visa Prices Are Killing Artists’ Chances of Breaking America Due to a 250% price rise in artist visas, rising from $460 to $1,650 per person, a band of 4 will cost $6,600 before you’ve even set foot in the country, and that’s if you get approved. In this story, we’re figuring out how these rises affect everyone looking to enter the US to tour. 👉https://lnkd.in/e4W4zgtx 💃Universal Language of Dance: Science of Making People Move Dance seems to be a special language that transcends generations, cultures & musical genres. In this story, we’re trying to investigate what exactly makes us want to move and if there’s any science behind the irresistible urge to dance. And once this secret is cracked, can anyone use it to become a superstar DJ? 👉https://lnkd.in/eub_9TSr

⚡️⚡️Audiomack Expands South Asian Music Collection & Brings Bollywood & Regional Tracks to Global Listeners The popularity of South Asian music in Western countries has been steadily increasing. In 2023, Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella, raising the profile of South Asian music in mainstream Western festivals. His performance garnered widespread attention, with millions of views on social media platforms. Artists like Arijit Singh have substantial followings outside India, with nearly half of his Spotify listeners based abroad. According to Chartmetric, though most of Arijit's 1.1 billion monthly views on #YouTube come from India, about 34 million of those views are from the US, UK, and Canada. Audiomack is bridging this gap as well with its recent partnership with Saregama, one of India’s oldest music labels, to bring an extensive range of Bollywood and regional music to its global #streaming catalog. More 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eN-Ya2vU

A mega gracias to the sensational Anastasia Balashova, who featured my POVs on what gets heads bobbing, hips swaying, and boo-tays moving in her fantastic and fun Kill the DJ story "Universal Language of Dance: Science of Making People Move". Thank you Ana! https://lnkd.in/eWDPwg9E

Will Generative AI Replace Human Artists in Tomorrow’s Music Industry? At a time when rights holders earn between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream, and are competing with 120,000 songs uploaded to streaming platforms every day, sync licensing has become a precious source of revenue and discoverability for artists. That is perhaps all about to change with the advent of generative AI tools like Suno and Udio that allow users to generate entire songs for free in seconds. Read our new Spotlight story by Bridge.audio and take a look at what hope there is for the future of sync licensing and the music industry at large 👇👇 #musicbusiness #musicindustry #sync #synclicensing https://lnkd.in/eWWfcfR8

🌍 Sustainable Merch: How the Industry Is Moving Towards #Eco-Friendly Alternatives 🌿 As environmentally friendly products besome increasingly popular and neccessary, #sustainable merchandise is no longer a nice-to-have – it's a must! In the music, fashion, and entertainment industries, brands and artists are rethinking traditional merch and going for sustainable, ethically-produced options that are better for the #planet and get better results with their audiences. Let us take a look at some of the brightest examples: 🌱 Eco-Friendly Materials: Billie Eilish has been leading the way, using organic cotton and recycled materials for her products, and is committed to plastic-free, biodegradable packaging. Mayberg made sure his products were as sustainable as they could be, using certified organic materials and making sure that workers in production were treated fairly. 🎨 Low-Impact Printing: Dave Matthews Band has a long history of environmental stewardship, including the production of merchandise that uses environmentally friendly printing methods for its designs. 🤝 #Ethical Manufacturing: U2 looks for ethical production partners and has worked with companies that share their commitment to fair labour practices, making sure that the products they sell are ethically sourced and responsibly manufactured. 📲 Digital Merch: Grimes has come up with a way to engage fans in new ways that don't have the environmental costs of physical production using NFTs in a form of exclusive digital artworks and collectables. Artists and brands are setting new standards for what merchandise can and should be. They're reflecting values, caring for the environment and respecting ethical practices. Fans can support a shift towards sustainability by choosing eco-friendly, ethically-produced merch that aligns with a greener future. 💚 #SustainableMerch #EcoFriendlyChoices #GreenMusic #EthicalProduction #Responsibility #MusicIndustry