Independent musicians can now access professional-grade mastering with RouteNote’s new Dolby integration. This feature allows artists to enhance their tracks with Dolby’s renowned audio technology, ensuring high-quality sound across all platforms.
RouteNote has unveiled ‘RouteNote Trends,’ a tool providing artists with real-time data on their music’s performance. From streaming numbers to audience demographics, musicians can now make informed decisions to boost their reach and engagement.
TikTok is testing a new platform designed specifically for artists. ‘TikTok for Artists’ aims to provide musicians with tools to promote their music, engage with fans, and analyse performance metrics directly within the app. A broader release date is yet to be announced.
The US government has granted TikTok another extension to finalise a deal with an American buyer. This move delays the potential ban of the app, allowing more time for negotiations to ensure data security and compliance with US regulations. A new deadline has been set, but who knows if that will also get extended.
YouTube has introduced new AI tools for creators, including a “Custom Instrumentals” feature that generates royalty-free background music from text prompts, and beat-matching for Shorts to sync clips to music. The platform is also updating its monetisation process, replacing PIN verification with faster ID checks, helping creators get paid quicker.
US lawmakers have reintroduced the ‘No Fakes Act,’ targeting the misuse of AI in creating unauthorised replicas of artists’ voices and likenesses. The bill seeks to protect performers from deepfakes and ensure consent in digital reproductions.
Brazil has launched its largest-ever crackdown on streaming fraud, targeting JustAnotherPanel, a platform linked to fake streams, likes, and followers. The operation, supported by IFPI and Pro-Música Brasil, has disrupted 43 illegal services and over 1,100 resellers. Authorities say the scheme diverted revenue from real artists and misled fans, marking a major step in tackling stream manipulation in the music industry.
Deezer is enhancing the user experience with features that allow listeners to fine-tune their recommendation algorithms, share music across different platforms, and access monthly listening stats. These updates aim to offer a more personalised and connected streaming experience.
A recent report reveals that Spotify’s policy of not paying royalties for tracks with fewer than 1,000 annual streams resulted in nearly $50 million in lost income for independent artists last year. The policy continues to spark debate over fair compensation in the streaming era.
YouTube plans to introduce a new “Premium Lite” tier in South Korea, offering ad-free viewing without YouTube Music. The move responds to antitrust concerns over its bundled subscriptions and could shift the balance in the country’s competitive music streaming market.
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The biggest music industry news | April 2025 – RouteNote
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