AI Copyright Clash & Music Marketing Tips: Digest

AI & Legal Battles

    • Anthropic accuses Alibaba of brazenly and illicitly stealing their AI capabilities, highlighting ongoing tensions in the tech world.
    • Hipgnosis investor allegedly tried to choke Merck Mercuriadis, revealing a new legal battle for the investment firm.

    Music Discovery & Distribution

    • Learn how to get discovered on YouTube in 2026, with strategies for emerging artists.
    • RouteNote offers a pitch to their playlists for artists distributing music through the platform.
    • Can artists protest music distribution? The question points to growing concerns over fairness and transparency.
    • Sonu Nigam’s label I Believe Your Music will bring other artists under his wing, expanding his influence.

    Pro Tips & Industry Insights

    • What actually separates pro producers from amateurs? Discover the key differences in skill and mindset.
    • Don’t just find your target audience – build them from scratch, advises an industry expert.
    • Are beat sellers sleeping on Voloco? The vocal processing tool might be underutilized.
    • An unfiltered conversation with Nic D offers raw advice for independent musicians.
    • Steal this Ableton idea to stay in the flow and boost your production workflow.

    Artist Highlights & Achievements

    • Diljit Dosanjh breaks his own record for biggest North American tour by a Punjabi artist with $32M Aura run.
    • Leland: Humble Creative shares insights on staying grounded in the music business.
    • Mustbemeek is your next repeat out of London, showcased at SXSW.
    • Come in Motion with R&B artist Justin Garner during Black Music Month.
    • Assignments: John Holloway – a feature on a notable figure from SoundCloud.
    • Songtrust Amplified teams up with Groover for an insider look at sync opportunities.

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