Music Industry Insights

Universal Music Group vs DistroKid
Published · September 23, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Beat22
Universal Music Group vs DistroKid: The Biggest AI & Copyright Lawsuit That Could Reshape Music Distribution
ARIA Blocks Fully AI-Generated Recordings From Australia’s Official Charts
Published · August 28, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Beat22
ARIA Blocks Fully AI-Generated Recordings From Australia’s Official Charts
Virgin Music Group Partners With Sur Music World
Published · August 20, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Beat22
Virgin Music Group Partners With Sur Music World
BMG Acquires Andrew Stockdale’s Publishing & Recorded Rights | What It Means for the Music Industry
Published · August 11, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist, Beat22
BMG Strengthens Its Partnership with Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale Through Landmark Rights Acquisition
Spotify’s AI Covers & Remixes Strategy
Published · August 5, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
Spotify’s AI Covers & Remixes Strategy: A Turning Point for AI Music
Canadian performing rights society SOCAN has partnered with Musical AI to build infrastructure that identifies when songwriters’ and composers’ work is used by artificial intelligence.
Published · July 22, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
SOCAN and Musical AI Partner to Build AI Music Attribution Infrastructure
Warner Music India is scaling up its Artist Services & Expanded Rights division.
Published · July 13, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
Warner Music India Expands ASER: What It Means for Independent Artists & Producers
DistroKid’s $2 Billion Deal: What CVC’s Acquisition Means for Independent Artists
Published · July 11, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
DistroKid’s $2 Billion Deal: What CVC’s Acquisition Means for Independent Artists
GTA VI Could Redefine Music Licensing
Published · July 3, 2026 · By Dr. Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
GTA VI Could Redefine Music Licensing - And Why the Music Industry Is Watching Closely
India’s Music Streaming Market Is Finally Turning Paid What It Means for Artists & Beat22
Published · April 23, 2026 · By Kanav Singh Mehra, Founder & COO, Beat22.com
India’s Music Streaming Market Is Finally Turning Paid - What It Means for Artists & Beat22
AIEOU: Artificial Intelligence - Enhancement or Outsourcing?
Published · April 16, 2026 · By Team Beat22
AIEOU: Artificial Intelligence - Enhancement or Outsourcing?
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Published · February 15, 2026 · By Meghna Dev, Content & Engagement Strategist at Beat22
Talwiinder: From Quiet Beginnings to the Voice of a Generation
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Published · December 2, 2025 · By Kanav Singh Mehra, Founder, COO at Beat22.com
Global Music Streaming Market Share 2025: What It Means for Artists, Producers & the Future of Music
Make music like a Pro - Beat22 version
Published · November 19, 2025 · By Team Beat22
Make Music Like a Pro in 2025: A Beat22 Guide for Artists
How Billboard Japan’s Unique Music Chart Works
Published · November 15, 2025 · By Team Beat22
How Billboard Japan’s Unique Music Chart Works
Independent Is In: Why Indian Artists Are Rethinking Labels in 2025
Published · November 12, 2025 · By Team Beat22
Independent Is In: Why Indian Artists Are Rethinking Labels in 2025
How Indian Music Genres Are Evolving in 2025
Published · October 29, 2025 · By Team Beat22
How Indian Music Genres Are Evolving in 2025
India’s Music Engagement in 2024
Published · July 2, 2025 · By Kanav Singh Mehra, Founder, COO & CCO at Beat22.com
India’s Music Engagement in 2024
India’s Music Export Power
Published · June 17, 2025 · By Kanav Singh Mehra, Founder, COO & CCO at Beat22.com
India’s Music Export Power
Music publishing in India is growing fast - Thanks to digital platforms
Published · June 17, 2025 · By Kanav Singh Mehra, Founder, COO & CCO at Beat22.com
Music publishing in India is growing fast - Thanks to digital platforms