Streaming round-up – November 2023

by IDOL
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27.11.23
Stay up to date on the latest in streaming news with our monthly round-up. This month, Spotify wants to fine fake streamers, TikTok makes it easy to save tracks on streaming platforms, and YouTube is making vocal clones with AI. Don’t miss a beat!

The figure of the month: $41.5 billion. That’s the revenue generated by music copyrights for the year 2022, an increase of 14%. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

Economy

Apple Music
Apple Music quietly abandons its $4.99 voice-plan. Plus d’infos sur Digital Music News.

Amazon Music
Amazon cuts jobs in its music division. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

Anghami
MENA-based Netflix rival OSN+ acquires majority stake in music streaming platform Anghami. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide.

Deezer
Deezer clarifies its artist-centric model with a clause on heavy listeners. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide. After Wagram Music, Warner Music Group signed up to Deezer’s new remuneration model. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

Google
The Epic trial reveals clauses in the agreement between Spotify and Google concerning in-app payments on Android devices. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

Meta
To comply with European regulations, Meta announces an ad-free premium option. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update. Meta will require political advertisers to be transparent about AI-generated content. Plus d’infos sur The Verge.

Microsoft
Microsoft launches an AI-based tool to generate realistic copies of faces and voices. Plus d’infos sur The Guardian.

Spotify
After several weeks of rumors, Spotify officially announces his new remuneration system. Plus d’infos sur Pitchfork. Spotify will demonetize tracks that generate fewer than 1,000 streams over the year. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide. Spotify is also planning a fine to counter fake streams. Plus d’infos sur Billboard. Ultimately, Spotify declares that its new system could earn artists $1 billion. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

A judge dismisses Black Sheep’s complaint about Universal’s stake in Spotify. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update. Spotify leaves Uruguay due to new copyright law. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally. Meanwhile, Daniel Ek has just sold for $64 million of Spotify shares, three months after pocketing $100 million doing the same. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide.

TikTok
TikTok signs with DistroKid to enable artists to upload their music to TikTok Music and CapCut. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide. TikTok closes its Creator Fund, as creators can now monetize their content via the Creativity Program. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update. Nepal bans TikTok. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

YouTube
YouTube will ask creators to report AI-generated content, with new options to request the removal of deepfakes, including music videos that imitate an artist’s voice. Plus d’infos sur Variety.

X/ Twitter
Elon Musk has given his employees a year to make X replace your bank. Plus d’infos sur The Verge.

New features

Apple Music
Apple Music adds ‘Listening Now’, real-time data analysis for artists. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

Audius
Audius adds a “music marketplace” where fans can pay artists. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

Beatport
Beatport launches Beatport Studio, a set of tools for producers to “establish, develop and refine their production style”. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

Canva
Canva launches a music library, to add music by well-known artists to creations. Plus d’infos sur Complete Music Update.

Deezer
After launching its new remuneration model, Deezer unveils a new design, a new logo, and declares becoming an “experience services platform”. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

Google
Google is bringing generative AI to advertisers. Plus d’infos sur The Verge. AI-powered search experience now extends to over 120 countries and territories. Plus d’infos sur TechCrunch.

Instagram
Instagram will remove the ‘Guides’ option next month. Plus d’infos sur Social Media Today.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn announces that old carousel posts will be removed next month. Plus d’infos sur Social Media Today.

Shazam
Shazam now offers concert recommendations based on users’ history. Plus d’infos sur MusicTech.

Soundcloud
SoundCloud relaunches its charts to showcase emerging talents. Plus d’infos sur Music Week.

Spotify
Spotify launches a “Capsule Collection” of merchandising created in collaboration with artists. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally. Spotify’s TV app has been updated with a new home screen. Plus d’infos sur The Verge.

SiriusXM
SiriusXM unveils new logo, a new app, and a competitive subscription plan. Plus d’infos sur Variety.

Tidal
Tidal’s new feature aims at helping artists find collaborators. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally.

TikTok
TikTok partners with Spotify and Amazon Music to give users direct access to streaming services. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide.

X/ Twitter
Elon Musk announces that X/Twitter will reintroduce article titles in posts. Plus d’infos sur Variety.

YouTube
YouTube presents Dream Track, an AI tool that clones famous singers – with their permission. Plus d’infos sur The Verge. YouTube launches new charts of the most popular songs on YouTube Shorts. Plus d’infos sur Music Business Worldwide. YouTube Music tests AI-generated illustrations for playlists. Plus d’infos sur Music Ally. The 1080p version of YouTube Premium is now available on Android and TVs. Plus d’infos sur The Verge. YouTube pages get a TikTok-style feed. Plus d’infos sur The Verge.

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