Introduction Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly become a central topic of discussion across numerous sectors, and the music industry is no exception. Its integration…
Introduction On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Michael Eugene Archer, born in Richmond Virginia in 1974, and known to the world as D’Angelo, often called the king…
Introduction Illegal distribution has been a significant threat to the music industry for decades.[1] Both distributors and artists alike perceive leaks as a significant concern, fearing…
The topic of artificial intelligence has dominated the music industry in recent years, inciting questions, joys, fears, and most prevalently, change. Will AI change the music-making process, and if so, how? What role will it play? Will it displace jobs, or will it enhance creativity in the industry? While AI’s usage within the generative, creative realms of the music industry (such as beat-making and idea generation) is very well-known and visible, AI is being used everywhere – whether visible or behind the scenes.
In this interview with Donald S. Passman, we discuss his 11th edition of “All You Need to Know About the Music Business”. Read below as…
The vast majority of music streaming platforms today pay artists on a pro-rata model. This is a system that pools money generated by the service,…
Almost overnight, Chukwuka Ekweani’s (better known by his stage name, CKay) “Love Nwantiti” became the soundtrack of a TikTok original dance craze.[i] The hit song…
By: Daniel Pines An Introduction to the World of the Refugees Almost two years ago I took a trip to Greece with three of…
Introduction In a country that occupies 48% of South America geographically and boasts the tenth largest music market in the world, it is a…
By: Alan Milstein The following transcript is taken from an interview conducted by Berklee student Alan Milstein and industry veteran, Zach Katz. Zach talks about…
By: Camran Ferrier When you need to use a piece of music that you do not own the rights to, it usually means that you…
By: Ava Roche Introduction Earlier this year, musicians and media outlets alike were sent into a frenzy when the headline ‘Spotify is Suing Songwriters’ started…
By: Adiana Delavega Introduction It was the summer of 2016, and Britain was shouldering heat featured by a quickly changing climate and a bewildering…
Returning to Jacksonville this spring is one of the most highly anticipated events in Florida: Welcome to Rockville. During the first weekend of May, over…