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RSS Mar 10, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Independent musicians sue Google over training of Lyria model
Good news if you’ve been hankering after another music-industry lawsuit that does have everything to do with AI! A group of independent musicians and producers are suing Google over the training of its Lyria model. According to Billboard, the lawsuit accuses Google of training Lyria 3 on music that had been uploaded to YouTube, but not licensed […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 10, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Suno-backed lobbying group sees a ‘gotcha’ in UMG earnings call
We reported last week on Universal Music Group’s earnings call, including comments by its digital boss Michael Nash about how unpopular most AI-generated music is. “Despite the huge volume of AI uploads, the aggregate organic consumption of AI content by actual consumers is less than 0.5% based on the best available data,” Nash told analysts. He added: […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 10, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
PRS for Music sues Steam games-store owner over soundtracks
Good news if you’ve been hankering after a music-industry lawsuit that has nothing to do with either AI or the live sector. UK collecting society PRS for Music is taking legal action against Valve, owner of the Steam game-downloads store. According to the society, Valve has “never obtained a licence for its use of the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 10, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Live Nation settles with US Department of Justice mid-trial
This weekend’s rumours were right: Live Nation has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice just days after its antitrust trial began. The company said that the deal will “resolve all remaining matters with the DOJ, without any admission of wrongdoing”. It involves several changes to the way the company does business in […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 10, 2026 8:47am · Musically
AI and Sacem: defining the future of music copyright
Generative AI is no longer a future concept – it is a fundamental tool in today’s creative process. But as the amount of AI-generated content increases, so do the complexities of […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
OpenPlay launches its ‘app store for the global music business’
Music-tech firm OpenPlay has launched what it’s describing as an “app store for the global music business” – by which it means a catalogue of tech services for labels, publishers and distributors to browse and use. A number of tech providers are on board for the OpenPlay Connect App Exchange launch including Audioshake, BeatBread, Beatdapp, LyricFind, Muserk, […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Report: ‘Three companies control 75% of Nigeria’s streaming market’
Research firm Creator Economy IQ has published its latest report: an analysis of 3.77bn Spotify streams in Nigeria last year – a total that was up 53% year-on-year. “Across nearly 1,000 of the most-streamed songs in Nigeria on Spotify throughout the year, Nigeria averaged 70+ million streams per week, up from 60+ million weekly at the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Report suggests Live Nation is ‘close’ to settling DoJ lawsuit
Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s antitrust trial is underway in the US, but there may yet be a settlement that avoids the need for an in-court verdict. That’s according to Bloomberg, at least, which reported that Live Nation is “close to settling” the lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:01pm · Musically
Only 27% of the average Deezer user’s listening is to women
Last September, female artists accounted for 26% of the average Deezer user’s listening time. The company revealed the stat as it added a feature to its ‘My Deezer Month’ recap, which would let people see their percentage. Has that had an effect? Not much so far. “The February 2026 average stands at 27%, representing an increase of […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
UK industry battles ‘commercial research exception’ AI plan
A House of Lords committee report on Friday warned that AI poses a “clear and present danger” to the UK’s creative industries. And one danger swiftly made itself very clear and present: the potential for a ‘commercial research exception’ for AI companies. The Times reported that the British government is “considering” the idea, which would “allow AI […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 6, 2026 2:25pm · Musically
Audience & Brand Manager – Music Ally – London
Music Ally is recruiting for a new ‘Digital Training Intern’ to join its growing research and training business. The paid role will focus on developing educational content... The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Feb 2, 2026 8:35pm · Payusnomind
Duetti Review: What's Great, Good, Bad, & Ugly
Duetti is a music finance company that buys the rights to master recordings, publishing, and royalties in part or in whole. Let’s take a look at what’s Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly about Duetti. What’s Great About Duetti Collaboration Duetti is one of the few music finance companies that appears to approach artist funding as a partnership rather than a disguised loan.…
RSS Jan 25, 2026 2:35am · Payusnomind
iMusician Review: Great, Good, Bad Ugly
iMusician (2026 update) iMusician is a mixed-model music distribution service offering both Pay-per-Release pricing and annual subscription plans. Unlike most subscription distributors, iMusician’s “Online Forever” model allows your releases to stay in stores even if you cancel, with a commission applied. The last time I reviewed iMusician was about three years ago, and I wasn’t impressed.…