Music News: UK Touting Law Delay, AI Study, Indie Tips & More

UK Government Delays Live Music Touting Law

    • The UK government postponed implementing a law against live music ticket touting, prioritizing sports ticketing reforms. Music industry figures call the decision “puzzling” and “bizarre.”

    AI Labeling Reduces Listener Engagement

    • An academic study reveals that listeners engage less deeply with music labeled as AI-generated, even when it’s actually human-made. The finding raises questions about bias and perception in music consumption.

    Marketing and Monetization Insights

    • A new report emphasizes that the fastest-growing musicians know everything about their superfans—data-driven fan engagement is key to breaking through.
    • An indie artist explains why turning down a $100K publishing deal was the right move, highlighting the importance of maintaining control and long-term vision.
    • Universal Music India renews its distribution deal with first.wav, signaling continued investment in the Indian market.
    • Applications open for CAA’s The Hubb 2026, a program for emerging music industry professionals.

    New Music & Industry Announcements

    • Adekunle Gold releases “Fuji,” described as going the extra mile with its sound.
    • KUN celebrated a new album release with a party attended by industry figures.
    • Celebrate AAPI Month with artist Lauren Soyung’s feature.
    • Ryan O’Reilly shares his journey from busking in London to touring Europe, with new music on the way.

    Tech & Tools Highlights

    • First impressions of Ozone 12 Advanced suggest it’s a powerful mastering tool.
    • New product offers endless MIDI that never sounds bad.
    • Live chat covers Tunecore AI crackdown, Symphonic financing, and more.

    Upcoming Events

    • Verified AMA today at 5:00 PM EST with the founder of Actuation Group, YouGrow Promo, and Indie Massive.

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