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Amazon’s Live Audio App Launches Creator Fund

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Amp, the live audio and radio app from Amazon, has launched a creator fund that will provide select users monthly...

‘Sounds On Shorts’ Boosts Music Discovery From YouTube Shorts

Music Ally reports: "YouTube’s TikTok-style Shorts feature is growing rapidly: up to 30bn daily views and 1.5 billion monthly viewers according to the company’s...

Blockchain Music Making Startup Arpeggi Labs Raises $5.1M From a16z Crypto,...

Music Business Worldwide reports: "Web3 music-making startup Arpeggi Labs has raised USD $5.1 million in a seed round led by a16z crypto. The startup...

iHeartMedia Expands Metaverse Footprint With ‘iHeartLand’ In Roblox

Digital Music News reports: "iHeartMedia is debuting ‘iHeartLand’ inside Roblox, creating a go-to destination in the metaverse. iHeartLand is a place for gaming, live...

Spotify Now Sells Audiobooks

The Verge reports: "Spotify is bringing audiobooks to its app today. At launch, the feature functions much like a traditional audiobook service, requiring users...

Def Jam Strikes Joint Venture With Nigeria-Based Native Records

Variety reports: "Def Jam Recordings has entered into an exclusive worldwide joint venture partnership agreement with the Lagos, Nigeria and UK-based Native Records. The...

TikTok’s BeReal Clone Is Now Available As Standalone App Outside The...

Tech Crunch reports: "TikTok over the weekend launched its BeReal clone, TikTok Now, as a standalone mobile app across global markets outside the U.S.,...

YouTube Announces Creator Music, A New Way For Creators To Shop...

Tech Crunch reports: "In addition to the groundbreaking news that YouTube would begin to monetize Shorts videos and revamp its Partner Program, the company...

Tencent Music Entertainment Goes Public In Hong Kong

Music Business Worldwide reports: "Tencent Music Entertainment Group has successfully listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Chinese music...

Future Sells Publishing Catalog To Influence Media Partners In ‘Eight-Figure’ Transaction

Digital Music News reports: "Future has officially sold his publishing catalog to Influence Media Partners in an “eight-figure” transaction  New York City-headquartered Influence Media...