Temps de lecture/Reading time : 3 minutesThe music industry news cycle has been particularly busy lately, spanning legal disputes, the rise of generative AI, and evolving social media marketing strategies. Here’s a roundup of the stories shaking up the sector. Suno hit with class action lawsuit…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesWe live in a time when the price of almost everything keeps rising. Energy, raw materials, precious metals, technology… We readily accept paying hundreds of euros for a smartphone, thousands for a watch or a car, and significant amounts for…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 4 minutesThe music world likes to present itself as a space of passion, creativity, and authenticity. And often, it is. But there is a reality many prefer to ignore: not all artists are honest creators. Some are first and foremost opportunists,…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 3 minutesThe music industry is going through a pivotal period. In recent weeks, a series of court rulings, policy proposals, and industry initiatives have highlighted the profound transformations reshaping the sector. Behind these developments lies a common question: how can the…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesAfter acknowledging a digital music ecosystem that is saturated, unequal, and often hostile, one question remains: What can artists actually do today to exist without fully depending on streaming? Spoiler: there is no miracle solution.But there are real, underused strategies….
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 3 minutesWe live in an era where celebrity is no longer a potential consequence of talent, but a goal to be achieved at all costs, sometimes before even creating a lasting body of work. This inversion of values, accelerated by social…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesA Strategic Guide for Artists and Music Distributors In today’s digital distribution landscape, the choice of release format is no longer just an artistic decision.It also determines visibility, revenue, and the long-term value of your catalog. Understanding the Role of Formats in…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 3 minutesBehind growth announcements and technological innovations, February 2026 reveals a music industry under pressure. Streaming is up, vinyl is experiencing a revival, artificial intelligence is everywhere… but so is the precariousness of independent players, dependence on platforms, and the questioning of support…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 3 minutesAs a performing musician, it’s easy to focus on creating music and neglect administrative tasks. Yet, registering your works with SPEDIDAM is essential to receive the royalties you are entitled to. But what exactly is SPEDIDAM, what are its advantages…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesOn October 29, 2025, Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a groundbreaking agreement with Udio, a company specialized in AI-generated music. The deal comes after a legal dispute over Udio’s alleged use of UMG’s protected recordings to train its AI models….
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesWhen releasing a single or an album, artists usually focus on the creative side — writing, recording, designing the artwork… But there’s one crucial step that often gets overlooked: assigning identification codes.Two acronyms keep coming up: UPC/EAN and ISRC. They may not sound very…
Temps de lecture/Reading time : 2 minutesOn parle souvent de « réussite » en musique comme d’un objectif à atteindre, une sorte de sommet où se rencontreraient reconnaissance, visibilité, argent et estime. Mais cette conception est à la fois réductrice et, surtout, inaccessible pour la majorité des artistes….