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Live Nation and DOJ: what happened?

For years, the dominance of Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster has been a persistent fault line in the live music economy.
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May 4, 2026
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Mathilde Neu
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The Streaming Plateau: What Happens When Growth Slows?

The Streaming Plateau: What Happens When Growth Slows?

For more than a decade, music streaming operated in expansion mode. Subscriber counts surged, catalogs ballooned, and platforms competed aggressively to capture
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May 11, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Touring Pressure, AI Automation, and Fan Economics – WR #316

Touring Pressure, AI Automation, and Fan Economics – WR #316

This week highlights growing pressure points across the music industry. Concerns around ticket demand are surfacing in live music, collecting societies continue
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May 8, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Live Nation and DOJ: what happened?

Live Nation and DOJ: what happened?

For years, the dominance of Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster has been a persistent fault line in the live music economy.
Articles
May 4, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Verification, Virality, and AI Control – WR #315

Verification, Virality, and AI Control – WR #315

This week focuses on trust and control across the ecosystem. Platforms are reinforcing identity and discovery tools, while studies highlight how attention is
Weekly Roundups
May 1, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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AI Rules on Music Streaming: Current State

AI Rules on Music Streaming: Current State

Artificial intelligence has moved from the margins of the music business to its operational core. What started as recommendation engines and playlist curation
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Apr 27, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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AI Arms Race, Rights Enforcement, and Live Momentum – WR #314

AI Arms Race, Rights Enforcement, and Live Momentum – WR #314

This week shows the industry leaning into AI from both sides. Labels are investing in detection and licensing frameworks, while legal battles continue to define
Weekly Roundups
Apr 24, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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The Struggle of Fake Streams

The Struggle of Fake Streams

AI-generated tracks are multiplying by the day. At the same time, streaming fraud is becoming harder to detect and more difficult to prevent.
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Apr 20, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Regulation Pressure, Fan Formats, and Revenue Realities – WR #313

Regulation Pressure, Fan Formats, and Revenue Realities – WR #313

This week brings a mix of structural pressure and product experimentation. Regulators are circling major live music players, platforms are introducing new fan
Weekly Roundups
Apr 17, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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How Many Tracks Can We Store on Music Platforms?

How Many Tracks Can We Store on Music Platforms?

What began as digital libraries containing thousands of songs has evolved into global ecosystems hosting hundreds of millions of tracks, with its constraints.
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Apr 13, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Fan Platforms, AI Tensions, and Content Control – WR #312

Fan Platforms, AI Tensions, and Content Control – WR #312

This week highlights a shift toward fan-centric ecosystems and tighter content governance. Platforms are refining how users engage with music, while AI disputes
Weekly Roundups
Apr 10, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Nostalgia – The Next Big Thing?

Nostalgia – The Next Big Thing?

The #2016 hashtag has exploded across social media, with millions of users posting throwbacks to what many are calling a “simpler” time online.
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Apr 6, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Infrastructure Moves, Platform Identity, and Artist Control – WR #311

Infrastructure Moves, Platform Identity, and Artist Control – WR #311

This week reflects a shift toward control across the ecosystem. Labels are investing in infrastructure, platforms are redefining their positioning, and artists
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Apr 3, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Fans Are Still Very Much Engaged

Fans Are Still Very Much Engaged

For years, the industry has debated whether fans are still engaged. They clearly still are. When fans feel their support matters, they act, repeatedly.
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Mar 30, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Legal Pressure, AI Policy, and Strategic Partnerships – WR #310

Legal Pressure, AI Policy, and Strategic Partnerships – WR #310

This week centers on escalation and alignment. Major publishers are intensifying legal action against AI companies, governments are stepping in with regulatory
Weekly Roundups
Mar 27, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Is Anybody Actually Listening to AI Music?

Is Anybody Actually Listening to AI Music?

Not too long ago that we couldn’t tell the difference between an AI-written article and a human one. Now, that same uncertainty exists inside music streaming.
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Mar 23, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Fans Are Still Very Much Engaged

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