SoundCloud Launches Zero-Commission Direct Download Sales for Artists

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SoundCloud Launches Zero-Commission Direct Download Sales for Artists

SoundCloud has begun testing a feature that lets artists sell downloads directly from their profile pages, with the platform taking no cut of the revenue. The company says artists will keep 100% of sales made through the tool.

The beta is limited to roughly 200 US-based Artist Pro subscribers who already have Fan Support, SoundCloud’s tipping feature, enabled. A wider rollout has not been announced.

The move adds another direct-to-fan monetization option alongside streaming royalties and tipping, as SoundCloud continues positioning itself as an artist-friendly alternative to major streaming services.

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Luminate Rolls Out AI Music Identification Framework for CONNECT Platform

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Luminate Rolls Out AI Music Identification Framework for CONNECT Platform

Luminate has introduced a framework for identifying AI-generated music, with plans to add “AI Generated” labels to its CONNECT platform later this year. The data and analytics provider says the system will be able to flag AI-made songs and artists across its global tracking service.

The move addresses growing industry pressure to distinguish human-created recordings from AI output as synthetic music proliferates on streaming platforms. Labels, distributors and rights holders increasingly rely on Luminate’s data for chart certification and market analysis, making the new tagging system a potential reference point for how the industry classifies AI content going forward.

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Australian PM Albanese Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton

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Australian PM Albanese Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly reflected on the impact of Dolly Parton, praising the country music icon for improving the world through her work. His comments add to the wave of tributes from public figures marking Parton’s influence.

The remarks underscore Parton’s reach well beyond the country music genre, extending into global political and cultural circles.

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Camilo’s ‘Vida de Rico’ Tops One Billion YouTube Views

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Camilo’s ‘Vida de Rico’ Tops One Billion YouTube Views

Camilo’s 2020 single “Vida de Rico” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, joining a small group of Latin tracks to reach that milestone on the platform.

The Colombian singer-songwriter’s feel-good hit continues to draw viewership years after its release, underscoring the song’s lasting popularity with streaming audiences.

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Nene Royal Advances to ‘AGT’ Finale With Soundgarden Cover

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Nene Royal Advances to ‘AGT’ Finale With Soundgarden Cover

Singer Nene Royal performed a cover of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” on “America’s Got Talent,” advancing to the show’s final round.

The performance marks another high-profile moment for Royal on the competition series, following earlier appearances that drew attention for their rock-leaning song choices.

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Jay-Z Opens London Pop-Up Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Shows

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Jay-Z Opens London Pop-Up Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Shows

Jay-Z is launching a pop-up retail experience in London tied to his upcoming concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a milestone run of shows for the rapper in the UK capital.

The pop-up will sell limited edition merchandise made exclusively for the concert dates, giving fans a physical retail tie-in to the shows ahead of showtime.

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Universal, Sony, Warner Take Equity Stakes in Stability AI

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Universal, Sony, Warner Take Equity Stakes in Stability AI

Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group have all become investors in Stability AI, joining a $76 million Series B funding round for the generative AI company. The round also includes gaming company Electronic Arts and investment firms such as AMD Ventures.

The move gives all three major music companies direct financial stakes in an AI firm at a time when labels have been negotiating licensing terms and litigating against AI developers over the use of copyrighted material. Taking equity positions signals a shift toward collaboration alongside continued legal and commercial scrutiny of generative AI tools in music.

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Tim Ingham Column Takes Aim at Amazon Music

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Tim Ingham Column Takes Aim at Amazon Music

Music Business Worldwide founder Tim Ingham has published the latest installment of his “Tim’s Take” opinion column, this time scrutinizing Amazon’s role in the music streaming business. The piece, titled “The Amazon Pain Forest,” continues Ingham’s regular practice of offering pointed commentary on major players shaping the recorded-music economy.

Specific details of Ingham’s argument were not disclosed in the available summary, but the column arrives amid ongoing industry debate over how big tech platforms compensate and prioritize music relative to other content categories.

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Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Trump During ‘Kimmel’ Guest-Hosting Stint

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Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Trump During ‘Kimmel’ Guest-Hosting Stint

Jelly Roll used a guest-hosting appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to poke fun at President Trump, referencing his own weight in a jab at the president’s physical fitness comments.

The country and rock crossover star has increasingly stepped into television and media spots outside of music, adding late-night hosting to his growing public profile.

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Gabz Landman Rises to EVP of A&R at Warner Chappell Music

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Gabz Landman Rises to EVP of A&R at Warner Chappell Music

Warner Chappell Music has promoted Gabz Landman to Executive Vice President, A&R. Landman remains based at the publisher’s Los Angeles headquarters.

Landman will continue reporting to Ryan Press, President of North America at Warner Chappell Music.

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