The U.S. Copyright Office has launched an investigation into one of the music industry’s biggest problems: streaming fraud.

Music streaming services have become the primary way people listen to music, with top music streaming platforms dominating how artists reach global audiences. These music streaming apps offer massive ...

The streaming landscape in 2026 is sideways: new releases gasp for attention while classic rock lounges in first class. A 50‑year‑old B‑side can now pull more cultural weight than a polished pop debut ...

The US Copyright Office ( USCO) has launched a public inquiry into music streaming fraud. The Office published a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register on Wednesday ( October 7 ), seeking ...

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A comparison of Streaming Songs and Radio Songs over 2021-25, as analyzed by ChartCipher. By Gary Trust The biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 also commonly scale both the Streaming Songs and Radio ...

“Fans want to know whether and how generative AI has been used in the music to which they listen,” the CEOs of the RIAA and IFPI said in a joint statement on Friday. By Ethan Millman Music Editor A ...