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In the latest episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses recent announcements regarding the shutdown of two music platforms: TikTok Music, set to close in late November, and Warner Music Group’s distribution service, Level Music. While Harris expresses disappointment about Level Music’s closure, he admits he was not familiar with the platform prior to this news. He highlights the negative impact on artists who rely on Level Music for music distribution, as well as potential job losses for its employees. Warner Music Group is giving artists until November 18th to transfer their content to other distributors, which adds stress for DIY musicians who must now find new platforms for their music. Jermaine encourages listeners to reach out for assistance in selecting a suitable distributor.

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In the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses Pink Floyd’s attempts to sell their music catalog for around $500 million over the past few years. The process faced complications due to controversial political statements made by band member Roger Waters. Recently, reports have emerged that Sony Music is interested in acquiring the rights for between $400 million and $500 million, aligning with their recent acquisitions in the music industry. The outcome of this potential sale remains to be seen.

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In the latest episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses a lawsuit involving Johnson and Johnson and Associated Production Music, a collaboration between Sony Music and Universal Music. The lawsuit stems from Johnson and Johnson using unlicensed music in approximately 80 videos shared on Facebook and YouTube. Harris expresses surprise that such a large corporation would neglect to secure proper licenses, suggesting they might prefer to pay fines rather than go through the licensing process. He notes that the potential fines could reach nearly $12 million, which is significantly more than the cost of obtaining licenses. Additionally, he raises questions about the distribution of any fines, pondering whether artists would see any compensation or if the money would solely benefit Associated Production Music.

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In this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses a lawsuit involving Spotify and 8 Mile Style, the publisher for Eminem. Filed in 2019, the lawsuit claimed that Spotify streamed Eminem’s music without proper authorization. However, the court ruled in favor of Spotify, primarily because 8 Mile Style did not send a cease and desist letter despite having years to address the issue. Harris believes this decision was justified, as the publisher missed opportunities to voice their concerns if there were legitimate grounds for the lawsuit. He expresses hope that such frivolous lawsuits will decrease in the future but acknowledges the need for accountability among streaming services.

Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-beats-eminem-publisher-lawsuit-song-streaming/

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In this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris shares his admiration for the music of the Star Wars franchise, particularly highlighting its impact on his love for music. He reflects on how the iconic theme song and scores from various Star Wars media, including the recent video game and Disney+ shows, have influenced his appreciation for soundtracks. Harris fondly recalls watching “The Phantom Menace” as a child and enjoying the combination of action and music, emphasizing that he frequently listens to tracks from the series. He invites listeners to share their favorite Star Wars music or discuss which movie or TV show has the best soundtrack overall.

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In this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the partnership between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Meta, announced in a press release on August 12. The collaboration allows UMG’s music to be accessible on Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, aiming to enhance revenue opportunities for UMG. This move comes in response to the popularity of short-form videos, a trend sparked by TikTok, as social media platforms seek to engage similar audiences. While the partnership may not significantly increase revenue for most artists and rights holders, Harris believes it represents a positive step toward making the music industry more sustainable for regular artists.

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In the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the ongoing legal issues surrounding companies UDIO and SUNO, which are being sued by major record labels for using copyrighted music to train their AI software without permission. Both companies claim that they are protected under the fair use doctrine, but the courts have yet to decide on the legality of their actions. Harris expresses his conflicting views on the matter, acknowledging the practical benefits of using copyrighted music for quicker AI training while also recognizing the ethical concerns regarding compensation for the artists and rights holders whose work is being used. He questions whether the distinction between human artists learning from others and AI mimicking styles is significant, suggesting that the central issue may revolve around financial compensation for original creators influenced by these technologies.

Source: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/as-suno-and-udio-admit-training-ai-with-unlicensed-music-record-industry-says-theres-nothing-fair-about-stealing-an-artists-lifes-work/

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In the latest episode of the Breville Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses an article that questions whether pop music has become less melodic over the years. Initially expecting a straightforward “yes,” Harris was surprised by the article’s nuanced analysis of pop music trends over the past 60 years. It highlights the evolution from doo-wop and rock in the 1950s and 60s to the current incorporation of EDM elements in modern pop. While Harris admits he may not be the best at keeping up with new music, he reflects on his experiences listening to recent Spotify playlists, suggesting that contemporary pop songs still share similarities with their predecessors, leading him to conclude that pop music is not necessarily becoming less melodic.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/05/pop-music-70-years-hits-songs-magic-short-sharp-tunes

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In this episode, host Jermaine Harris discusses a new song that's based on the 2024 Crowdstrike Outage.

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In the latest episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses recent announcements by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek regarding an upcoming deluxe version of the platform, expected to cost between $17 and $18 per month. Harris expresses skepticism about the necessity of this price increase, particularly questioning whether it will significantly benefit artists who produce high-fidelity music. He criticizes Spotify’s decision to withhold royalty payments for songs that receive fewer than 1,000 streams annually, arguing that this policy unjustly retains earnings that artists should rightfully receive, regardless of the number of listens their music garners.