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…

Big Man Labs has launched Big Pump, a one-knob loudness shaper plugin for Windows, macOS and Linux. It supports VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP. Read more productlondon.com/big-man-la…

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…

IK Multimedia Total VI MAX 2 is on sale for $79.99 right now via Plugin Boutique. A massive bundle of virtual instruments at a steep discount for producers, beatmakers, and songwriters. Read more productlondon.com/ik-multime…

Google is trying to dismiss the indie artists' Lyria 3 AI training lawsuit, arguing YouTube's terms already licensed the music. A key case for artist rights, platform control, and AI training rules. Read more musosoup.com/blog/google-tri…

Eventide has launched the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2, bringing H90-powered effects and more hands-on control to its classic multi-FX pedal. Full details: Read more productlondon.com/eventide-h…

Warner Music's Sureel AI acquisition puts a spotlight on how AI video and training tools are reshaping music marketing and artist rights. For indie artists, this could affect both visual content creation and future copyright leverage. Read more musosoup.com/blog/ai-music-v…

Sonarworks has launched its Summer Sale, with up to 40% off SoundID Reference, VoiceAI, bundles, and upgrades. If you mix on headphones, this is a timely one to check. Read more productlondon.com/sonarworks…

Deezer has launched an AI music detector for streaming platforms, raising new questions for independent artists, uploads, and playlist integrity. Read more musosoup.com/blog/deezer-lau…

Waves Audio has launched a Half Annual Sale, with selected mixing and vocal plugins and bundles down to $34.99. Core tools like Vocal Rider, Waves Tune Real-Time, CLA-76, and SSL G-Master Buss Compressor are included. Read more productlondon.com/waves-half…

Spotify is facing criticism over a new streaming policy that could reduce royalties for an indie artist. Why it matters for independent musicians and the wider streaming economy. Read more productlondon.com/spotify-ac…

A new AI music lawsuit is raising questions about royalties, consent, and label deals. Producers should be paying attention. Read more productlondon.com/musicians-…