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EMEET S600 vs. Logitech Brio 4K: Which Webcam Is Better for Streaming?
Both shoot 4K, but one costs about $100 less. We compare the EMEET SmartCam S600 and Logitech Brio 4K for streamers, podcasters and musicians.
How Can You Tell If a Song Is AI? YouTube Music and Deezer Just Made It Easier
On October 14, 2026, YouTube Music started labeling songs made mostly with AI, and Deezer said a switch to hide AI music entirely is coming before the year ends.
Is Qobuz Now Labeling AI-Generated Music, and What Does It Mean for Artists?
Qobuz began tagging AI-generated albums in its app on September 24 and says 60% of streams on those tracks are fraudulent. Here's how the label works and why independent artists should care.
UMG Is Suing DistroKid Over AI Slop: Does It Put Your Releases at Risk?
Universal sued the biggest independent distributor this week over AI-generated uploads and infringement. Here is what the filing actually says, and what independent artists should do about it.
Is AI Music Legal in 2026? Where the Lawsuits and Rules Actually Stand
Settlements, licensing deals, chart bans, AI labels, the EU AI Act and a criminal fraud conviction — what has actually happened, and what it means for working artists.
How Spotify Royalties Work: What a Stream Really Pays
There is no fixed per-stream rate. Here is how the payout pool works, where your money gets split, and how to plan around it.
Which 4K Webcam Is Best for Streaming? EMEET SmartCam S600 Review
A 4K webcam with a Sony 1/2.55-inch sensor and phase-detection autofocus, aimed at producers who show their face on camera.
Australia just drew the first hard line between AI-generated and AI-assisted records
ARIA's updated Chart Code of Practice takes effect with the chart published Friday, August 28. Fully AI-generated recordings are out. AI as a tool is still fine — and the difference comes down to who sang the lead.
The majors in 2026, part 3: Sony Music
Sony's music segment posted ¥562.0 billion in quarterly sales, up 21%, with operating income of ¥105.9 billion — plus a raised full-year forecast on the back of consolidating Recognition Music Group.
The majors in 2026, part 2: Warner Music Group
WMG's 2026: a fiscal Q3 with revenue up 10% and net income of $200 million, an abrupt CFO exit, Tom Corson promoted to COO, and an AI strategy built on buying attribution technology.
The majors in 2026, part 1: Universal Music Group
UMG's 2026 so far, read from its own filings and press releases: double-digit revenue growth, the Downtown consolidation, a €500m buyback plus a €250m Pershing Square exit, and a licensed-AI strategy built on settlements.
CD Baby vs DistroKid: Which Distributor Should You Use?
A practical comparison of CD Baby and DistroKid for musicians deciding how to release singles and albums.
DistroKid vs TuneCore in 2026: Which Should You Actually Use?
Current plans, real costs, publishing admin, and the catalog terms nobody reads — a plain comparison of the two biggest self-serve distributors.
Spotify's live-video pivot meets its Universal AI deal — the bundle thesis gets real
Concert streaming, narrated magazine articles, emoji reactions, AI licensing. In two weeks Spotify has quietly become a different kind of company.
Platform brief: SiriusXM lands on Tubi, iHeart books Vegas and your LG TV, Tidal hands Phoebe Bridgers a phone-free MSG for a dollar
A companion to last weekend's back-office piece — a Sunday brief on what the platforms themselves shipped, signed, and programmed the past two weeks, pulled directly from the SiriusXM, iHeartMedia, Deezer and Tidal press rooms.