A North Carolina man was arrested Wednesday and faces multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding music streaming platforms out of over $10 million in royalties. RELATED STORIES: Bishop Lamor ...

A music producer was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple felonies for allegedly scamming more than $10 million in royalties using hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs. Michael ...

Michael Smith, 52, of Cornelius, N.C., is alleged to have created thousands of bot accounts on platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

In my opinion, these platforms have redefined how music is both created and consumed. As the digital era continues to evolve, social media remains a tool that is shaping the future of the industry.

6. Digital landscape: Embracing the digital realm is essential in today's music industry. Musicians must adapt to digital platforms, streaming services and social media algorithms.

But streaming isn’t inherently bad; after all, digital platforms have allowed for the ease of access to music and other entertainment. Musicians have spoken about how streaming has allowed for more ...

In recent years, streaming services have come under pressure to introduce better terms for all artists whose music appears on their platforms. Spotify was criticised in November after confirming ...

AI-enabled music platforms insist they can mitigate risks Some voice cloning companies restrict who can use a recorded sound or try to give artists a say on how others can use their likeness.

Music publishers are escalating their battle with Spotify, with the National Music Publishers Association sending a letter to the Senate and House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee ...

Christian music, often performed in congregational settings with lyrics projected onto screens to inspire singalongs, lends itself to the participatory nature of today's social media-led marketing.