Spotify has just signed a major new deal with Warner Music Group (WMG), one of the biggest record labels in the world. This agreement, covering both recorded music and publishing rights, could introduce some changes to the platform. In a statement announcing the deal, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said:“For Spotify, 2025 is a year of accelerated execution, and our partners at...

The music industry is rapidly evolving, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company, is embracing the future by partnering with AI start-up SoundLabs. The partnership gives artists a possibility to produce new songs or remixes without physically recording in the studio. UMG guarantees that artists retain full ownership of their AI-generated content,...