Following major label agreements with Udio, now the independent sector is licensed with the AI-powered music creation platform.
Merlin, the digital licensing agency for the indies, unveiled what it ...
Merlin has unveiled its new board for 2026.
The board brings together leaders from the independent music industry in 12 different countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America ...
Merlin has appointed Charlie Lexton as its CEO, effective January 1, 2026.
Lexton has worked for the digital rights agency for global independent labels and distributors since its inception, initially ...
The UK music industry is facing up to the prospect of a rapidly maturing streaming market.
While there remains optimism about further growth in the years ahead, the slowing rate ...
Spotify has revealed plans to collaborate with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Believe to develop responsible AI products.
The streaming giant said that these ...
Music Week crunches the Q3 numbers on streaming in the UK and quizzes industry figures on key issues including price rises and ad-funded services
The UK music industry is facing ...
Merlin has added its voice to industry-wide opposition to the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright laws for AI training.
There has been a national campaign against the proposals that ...
Neil Miller has taken on the senior role of general counsel at Merlin, the independent sector’s digital music licensing partner.
Miller recently served as a partner at international law ...
