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Jun 27, 2025
Dive into the heated rivalry of AI-driven digital audio workstations like Udio and Suno, with fascinating legal debates on AI data use. Explore the financial dynamics of music legacies through 'valbituaries,' comparing iconic figures like Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. Discover how music catalogs are gaining stability as investments. Plus, get ready to vibe to the newly introduced 'Song of the Week' featuring Margo Price's empowering track, 'Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down,' enriching listener engagement!
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AI DAW Wars Escalate
- The battle for dominance in AI-powered digital audio workstations (DAWs) is intensifying rapidly.
- Companies like Suno and Udio are aggressively enhancing their AI editing tools and platforms to lead this market segment.
Fair Use Courts Split Perspectives
- Court rulings in California display inconsistency on whether using copyrighted material for AI training qualifies as fair use.
- The evolving legal landscape could favor big AI companies who scrape data and face rights holders one case at a time.
Valbituaries Reveal Catalog Value
- Posthumous catalog earnings, called valbituaries, reveal the financial power of artist catalogs in 2025.
- Music catalogs remain a remarkably stable and lucrative asset class compared to traditional commodities like oil.