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Sharing the universal language of music

My parents got me into music. They were both music teachers – my dad was a conductor – so music was always around us. My big sister played piano, and I looked up to her, so when I was about four, I naturally wanted to be doing everything that she was doing. So, I started piano lessons and never looked back.Melody Eötvös (pictured) hopes to encourage young female musicians to […]

todaySeptember 22, 2023 7

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Universal Music and Deezer Unveil Artist-Centric Streaming Model

Universal Music and Deezer have revealed their long-awaited artist-centric streaming model. Photo Credit: Ilias ChebbiSix months after announcing a collaboration on an artist-centric streaming model, Universal Music Group and Deezer are set to implement the retooled compensation framework later this year. The leading label and the Paris-headquartered streaming platform formally detailed their “comprehensive” artist-centric model this morning. Against the backdrop of AI music’s rise, 2023’s initial eight or so months […]

todaySeptember 6, 2023

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Universal Music agrees new streaming payment model that boosts payments to artists

Universal Music Group, the label that spans Taylor Swift and Sam Smith to The Chemical Brothers and Tame Impala, has struck a deal with French streaming platform Deezer and is reported to be in talks with Spotify, Tidal and SoundCloud about rebooting the payment model. The new model agreed by UMG is designed to enhance payouts to professional musicians by means of redirecting funds away from "non-artist noise content" including amateur, […]

todaySeptember 6, 2023 6

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Universal Music, Deezer Join Forces on Established Artists Streaming Model — Update

Universal Music Group is partnering with France-based streaming company Deezer to roll out a new streaming model aimed at better rewarding established artists, a move the companies say is necessary to tackle a flood of uploads on the Deezer platform with no meaningful engagement from listeners. The record label behind the Weeknd, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift said Wednesday that the new model would launch in France in the fourth […]

todaySeptember 6, 2023 2

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Universal Music Taps Timothy Xu to Lead Greater China Operations – Billboard

Timothy Xu is the new chairman and CEO of Universal Music Greater China (UMGC). With effect from Monday, Sept. 4, the veteran executive takes the reins of Universal Music Group’s Greater China division, which covers Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As head of the biggest music company’s business in the world’s most populous market, Xu wields a resume stacked with major label and indie experience. He joins UMGC from […]

todaySeptember 5, 2023 6

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Universal Music Greater China Appoints Timothy Xu as Chairman & CEO

Universal Music Greater China has appointed industry executive Timothy Xu as Chairman & CEO of its Greater China division, which includes UMG’s operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. His appointment follows the retirement earlier this year of longstanding Chairman, Sunny Chang.Bringing more than three decades of experience, Xu joins UMGC from Taihe Music Group where he has served as President & CEO since 2018. Prior to joining Taihe, […]

todaySeptember 5, 2023 5

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Universal music’s Swift move to cash in on AI

Universal music's Swift move to cash in on AIBy Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 17:20 EDT, 21 August 2023 | Updated: 17:20 EDT, 21 August 2023 The world’s biggest record label has set out plans to cash in on artificial intelligence as fears mount over its impact on artists.Universal Music, which has pop stars such as Beyonce and Taylor Swift on its books, said it will explore the […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 6

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YouTube Partners With Universal Music Group on AI Music Incubator – Billboard

YouTube announced a new initiative with artists and producers from Universal Music Group on Monday (August 21): An “AI Music Incubator” that will include input from Anitta, Juanes, Ryan Tedder, Björn Ulvaeus from Abba, Rodney Jerkins, d4vd, Max Richter, and the estate of Frank Sinatra, among others.   “This group will explore, experiment and offer feedback on the AI-related musical tools and products they are researching,” Universal CEO Lucian Grainge wrote […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 3

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Universal Music in talks with Google over voice cloning AI, posing lots of questions for the music community

Business News Digital Labels & Publishers By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 10 August 2023 Universal Music is in talks with Google about licensing a new AI platform that will seemingly allow users to legitimately generate tracks that imitate the voices, lyrics or sounds of established artists. Or at least that’s according to sources who have spoken to the Financial Times. Talks are at an early stage, the sources […]

todayAugust 10, 2023 6

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