Music Production Blog

Artists are demanding consent over AI use of their music as the rights debate grows. Here's why it matters for indie artists, labels, and contracts.

SZA has sparked fresh debate after criticising Suno, Diplo, and musicians using AI platforms. For indie artists, the bigger question is what AI use means for originality, ethics, and audience trust.

A new AI music lawsuit is putting label deals and artist payouts under the spotlight. Independent musicians should be watching the fine print closely.

Spotify is reportedly pushing deeper into AI voice-overs and ad automation. For independent artists, this is about more than ads — it could affect the streaming economy too.

The NO FAKES Act has cleared the Senate. For independent artists, the big question is what it could mean for AI voice cloning, likeness rights, and future music promotion.

Music publishers have struck AI licensing deals with Udio and KLAY — a major sign that AI music is moving toward rights-cleared use. Here's why it matters for independent artists. Read more musosoup.com/blog/music-publ…

US musicians union sues UMG and Warner over alleged unpaid use of recordings in Suno and Udio training. Big implications for AI music copyright, sample licensing, and how producer audio may be used in datasets. Read more productlondon.com/musicians-…

Spotify and Universal have reportedly struck a deal around fan AI remixes. Here's why independent artists should care about the policy shift, rights, and future remix promotion. Read more musosoup.com/blog/spotify-un…

Google is arguing in a copyright lawsuit that YouTube's terms of service allow AI music training. Here's why artists should care. Read more musosoup.com/blog/youtube-te…

Forward Audio has released faSmartAlign, a multi-mic alignment plugin for Windows and Mac. It promises faster phase fixing, bleed control and cleaner results on drums, guitars and other multi-mic recordings. Read more productlondon.com/forward-au…