Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new licensing agreement that will restore Universal’s songs and artists to the social media platform. The agreement comes after TikTok began removing Universal’s content from its app due to expired licensing and disagreements on royalty payments and online safety. TikTok is a valuable marketing tool for the music industry, with many young users discovering music on the platform. Universal Music claims its artists are paid a fraction of what they receive from other platforms like YouTube. The deal also addresses concerns about AI-generated recordings and comes amidst questions about TikTok’s future in the US.
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In the documentary ‘Call Me Country: Beyonce and Nashville’s Renaissance’, the evolution of country music after the release of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album is explored. Interviews with musicians and experts shed light on the genre’s growth, with Beyonce breaking records and topping the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart as the first black woman. The documentary is now streaming on Prime and Max.
AI is revolutionizing the music industry, including the regeneration of artists’ voices. This raises legal and ethical questions. The Morning Brief podcast explores ownership and copyright laws surrounding these voice recreations.
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Twelve countries recently came together to sign the Kohima Music Summit declaration, highlighting their commitment to promoting collaboration and growth in the music industry. The declaration was signed during the Asia Music Summit in Kohima and aims to create opportunities for artists, foster cultural exchange, and strengthen the music ecosystem in the participating countries.
Union minister Piyush Goyal has said the music industry’s royalty collections have jumped 10 times in the last two years. The Indian music industry is expected to register strong growth. Goyal emphasized the need for fair and equitable distribution of royalty and inclusive representation in copyright societies. He formed a committee to address issues related to the creative industry.
