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AI Slop Coming for Music

Here’s a mind-boggling fact: some of the songs topping Spotify and Billboard charts are 100% AI-generated. They have zero human involvement. What now?

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Mar 2, 2026

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Mathilde Neu

Are Physical Music Sales Making a Comeback in 2026?

Physical formats are more than simply selling music nowadays. They are becoming tools for fan engagement, brand building, and long-term artist value.

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Jan 19, 2026

Mathilde Neu

From Licensing Clashes to AI Bans - WR #300

This week opens with major tension between social platforms and the music industry, while AI-generated content continues to spark division across distribution..

Weekly Roundups

Jan 16, 2026

Mathilde Neu

Facing AI with Metadata to Ensure Music Rights

For many years, incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated metadata has quietly undermined rights management, attribution, and royalty distribution.

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Jan 12, 2026

Mathilde Neu

Strategic Pivots, Platform Shifts, and AI Acceleration - WR #299

2026 already has some serious moves! From a major AI alliance to a streaming service bowing out, music companies are navigating a fast-changing landscape.

Weekly Roundups

Jan 9, 2026

Mathilde Neu

Insights on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

With 2025 wrapped up, the music industry enters 2026 in a more mature and measured phase. Growth has not disappeared, but it has slowed and become more uneven.

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Jan 5, 2026

Mathilde Neu

Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

Choosing a streaming platform or a set of headphones used to be a fairly simple decision. Today, it is far more nuanced. As audio quality improves...

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Dec 29, 2025

Mathilde Neu

Year-End Numbers & New Narratives - WR #298

Here we are, the last Weekly Roundup of 2025. From stronger-than-expected streaming numbers to a record-breaking deal cycle, this year closed on a note!

Weekly Roundups

Dec 26, 2025

Mathilde Neu

New Ways to discover Music online

Today, discovering music online is shaped as much by metadata accuracy, catalog structure, and internal workflows as by editorial playlists or DSP algorithms.

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Dec 22, 2025

Mathilde Neu

From Streaming Metrics to AI Integrations - WR #297

This week was all about recalibration. Billboard’s shift in stream weighting triggered a split with YouTube, while Spotify found itself on the receiving end...

Weekly Roundups

Dec 19, 2025

Mathilde Neu

Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

Choosing a streaming platform or a set of headphones used to be a fairly simple decision. Today, it is far more nuanced. As audio quality improves...

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Dec 15, 2025

Mathilde Neu

From Music Video Expansion to Legal and Cultural Insights - WR #296

Spotify continues its shift into a video-first platform, Wrapped evolves into an annual cultural reset, and dealmaking in 2025 tells the story of an industry...

Weekly Roundups

Dec 12, 2025

Mathilde Neu

What’s Apple’s Business Model for Apple Music?

To understand Apple Music’s strategy, it is important to look beyond streaming. It’s not just about competing for market share or monthly listeners.

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Dec 8, 2025

Mathilde Neu

From Metadata Gaps to Legal Frontlines - WR #295

AI lawsuits continue to reshape industry dynamics, while calls for improved data infrastructure and a closer examination of audience behavior...

Weekly Roundups

Dec 5, 2025

Mathilde Neu

Revenue Diversification in 2026 for the Music Industry

The industry is exploring a variety of revenue streams, ranging from curated live experiences to direct-to-fan monetization, niche targeting, and smart catalog.

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Dec 1, 2025

Mathilde Neu

From Licensing AI to TikTok Music Trends - WR #294

As more lawsuits around AI-generated music lead to settlements, new standards are taking shape. Meanwhile, TikTok continues to influence both fan behavior...

Weekly Roundups

Nov 28, 2025

Mathilde Neu

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AI Slop Coming for Music

Are Physical Music Sales Making a Comeback in 2026?

From Licensing Clashes to AI Bans - WR #300

Facing AI with Metadata to Ensure Music Rights

Strategic Pivots, Platform Shifts, and AI Acceleration - WR #299

Insights on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

Year-End Numbers & New Narratives - WR #298

New Ways to discover Music online

From Streaming Metrics to AI Integrations - WR #297

Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

From Music Video Expansion to Legal and Cultural Insights - WR #296

What’s Apple’s Business Model for Apple Music?

From Metadata Gaps to Legal Frontlines - WR #295

Revenue Diversification in 2026 for the Music Industry

From Licensing AI to TikTok Music Trends - WR #294

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