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