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Warner Music India has acquired the Gemini Music Tamil soundtrack catalogue and signed long-term deals with Gautham Vasudev Menon and Magic Frames. Here's why catalogue music is so valuable, and how regional independent artists can build their own.
YouTube Music has started labelling songs created primarily with generative AI, using distributor declarations and its own detection. Here's what the three Gen AI categories mean and how Indian independent artists can declare AI use correctly.
Two of the biggest music-business stories of the week point the same way: The Chainsmokers left Columbia/Disruptor to go independent, and UMG cut more senior roles. Here is what it means for Indian independent artists, and five steps to build your own career.
Deezer will let listeners switch off fully AI-generated music before the end of 2026. Here's what the new AI music filter means for Indian independent artists — and five steps to protect your releases now.
Warner Music has sued Ray-Ban and Oakley owner Luxottica, alleging 427+ of its songs were used in social media posts without a licence. Here's what the case means for Indian independent artists — and five steps to protect your own music.
Sonipat rapper Dhadkan won MTV Hustle 5 – Apna Homeground and ₹1 crore. Here's what the win means for Indian hip-hop, and the release steps independent rappers can take this week.
Denmark wants to ban sharing AI deepfakes of a person's voice or likeness without consent. Here's what the bill says, where Indian artists already stand, and five steps to protect your voice today.
A US court has handed down the first prison sentence for AI-powered streaming fraud. Here's why fake streams hurt every artist's royalties, and how Indian independent artists can protect their releases.
Spotify's Loud & Clear India 2026 report shows regional-language royalties surging — Telugu up 120%, Haryanvi streams up nearly 7x, and 40%+ of royalties coming from abroad. Here's what it means for your next release.
