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music-industry1 year ago•5 min saved

"Taylor Swift's TikTok Comeback: A Lesson for Other Artists?"

After licensing negotiations between TikTok and Universal Music Group collapsed, many official recordings from UMG artists disappeared from the platform. Some artists are devising contractual carve-outs to keep their music on TikTok, while others are concerned about being unable to promote new songs on the app. TikTok has been a significant driver of music discovery for Gen Z, and its popularity has helped propel little-known acts to streaming success. Artist lawyers are working to find workarounds that enable their clients to continue using the platform while the licensing dispute continues.

via Billboard|

#artists #licensing-negotiations #music-discovery

music1 year ago•2 min saved

Universal Music Group Removes Top Artists' Songs from TikTok Amid Payment Dispute

Universal Music Group has pulled its songs from TikTok after failed licensing negotiations, resulting in videos on the platform having their audio muted or removed. The music giant accused TikTok of offering unsatisfactory payment for music and allowing its platform to be flooded with A.I.-generated recordings that diluted the royalty pool for real musicians. This move affects popular artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, the Weeknd, and Olivia Rodrigo, and the extent of the fallout on the platform is still unclear.

via The New York Times|

#licensing-negotiations #music #music-removal

music-business1 year ago•7 min saved

Universal Music Group Threatens to Remove Songs from TikTok Amid Licensing Dispute

Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to remove its entire music catalog from TikTok as its contract with the platform expires, citing concerns over artist compensation, AI-generated content diluting royalties, and inadequate measures to combat infringement and hate speech. UMG accuses TikTok of attempting to bully them into accepting a deal undervaluing music, potentially impacting artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, BTS, and others. This move follows failed licensing negotiations, with UMG emphasizing its commitment to fair compensation and a safe, artist-respecting platform environment.

via Billboard|

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