The Desmond A Blog
Inspiration & Resources for Producers, Artists, & Songwriters.
SoundExchange Will Manage Payments for JKBX's Creator Program
The article discusses SoundExchange's partnership with JKBX's Creator Program, where SoundExchange will manage payments for songwriters participating in the program. JKBX's Creator Program rewards son... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Mdundo Sees 41% More Users, Revenue Affected by Nigerian Currency Crisis
The article discusses Mdundo, an Africa-focused music streaming service, experiencing a significant increase in monthly active users (MAUs) but facing revenue challenges due to a currency crisis in Ni... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Supertone's New AI Voice Changer for Real-Time Vocal Changes
The article discusses the launch of Supertone Shift, a new tool by Supertone, a company owned by HYBE. This tool is a real-time voice changer described as empowering creators with new possibilities fo... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Amazon Music Introduces AI Playlist Tool: Maestro
The article discusses Amazon Music's new tool called Maestro, which utilizes AI for playlist generation. Available in beta for some U.S. customers, Maestro aims to simplify playlist creation based on ... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Hybe's Supertone Introduces Real-Time AI Voice Changer for Artists
The article discusses Spotify's rumored plans to introduce a new subscription add-on called "Music Pro," which would offer "DJ remix features" and upgraded audio quality. This development was highligh... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Mnuchin's TikTok Bid Amid Senate Ban Debate
The article discusses Steve Mnuchin's efforts to make a bid on TikTok, a China-owned app, amid discussions in the US Senate about potentially banning it. Mnuchin aims to partner with a tech company li... ...more
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April 18, 2024•1 min read
Warner Chappell Music and Electronic Arts Join Forces in Exclusive Partnership
The article announces a partnership between Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Electronic Arts (EA) where WCM will provide music across EA's gaming library and collaborate on new music projects. The agre... ...more
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April 15, 2024•1 min read
SAG-AFTRA's New Agreement with Major Labels: AI Protection Included
The article discusses a new tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and major record labels concerning sound recordings. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2026, and i... ...more
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April 15, 2024•1 min read
StubHub Plans Late Summer IPO, Aims for $16.5B Valuation
The article discusses StubHub's reported plans for an initial public offering (IPO) by late summer 2024 with a target valuation of $16.5 billion. It highlights the company's debt of over $2 billion an... ...more
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April 15, 2024•1 min read
ByteDance's Profits Soar to $40 Billion in 2023, TikTok's Future Uncertain
The article discusses the financial success of ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, with a 60% surge in profits to $40 billion in 2023. ...more
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April 13, 2024•1 min read
