Artificial & Repertoire: How Has AI Restructured the A&R Industry?

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.

SoundCloud’s Uncertainty

Berlin-based streaming service SoundCloud has enabled its users to upload, record, promote, and share their original content online since it was founded by Alexander Ljung…

The Case For SoundCloud

SoundCloud’s mission has been to offer a free-to-register music platform with little or no advertising. It has gained a reputation since its foundation in 2007…

Licensing Beyond Borders

Technology has a tremendous effect on the music industry. The proliferation of digital content, social media platforms, and brand-new metrics of artist success have revolutionized…