Merlin Makes Its Positions on AI and ‘Fair Use’ Crystal Clear

Merlin position on AI

Photo Credit: Merlin Network Independent music digital licensing partner Merlin has posted a strong statement about its position on AI and its effect on the music industry. The digital licensing partner for independents, Merlin Network, […]

Turntable Labs’ Hangout Launches with Sony, UMG, WMG, Merlin

Hangout.fm launches with licensing deals from major labels

Photo Credit: Hangout.fm Turntable Labs is launching Hangout.fm, a new virtual listening community that draws inspiration from the now defunct Turntable.fm. Turntable.fm was shuttered in 2013, but Hangout by Turntable Labs features licensed content from […]

A2IM, SAG-AFTRA, More Call Out TikTok Over Merlin Split

A2IM deezer

Photo Credit: A2IM It’s safe to say the indie music community isn’t a fan of TikTok, which is facing a fresh wave of criticism ahead of its Merlin agreement’s quick-approaching expiration. The American Association of […]

TikTok Inks Deal with UnitedMasters — Bypassing Merlin

TikTok bypasses Merlin to ink deal with UnitedMasters directly

Photo Credit: UnitedMasters After stating it would not renew its current agreement with independent collective Merlin, TikTok has forged forward with a direct deal with UnitedMasters—a Merlin member. The multi-year agreement will provide TikTok with […]

Warner Music, Merlin, and BMG Ink Pinterest Partnership Deals

Warner Music, Merlin, and BMG Ink Pinterest Partnership Deals

Pinterest has finalized partnerships with Warner Music, BMG, and Merlin. Photo Credit: Dima Solomin Pinterest has unveiled newly inked partnership agreements with Warner Music Group (WMG), Merlin, and BMG as part of a broader initiative […]

Merlin Inks ‘First Direct Deal In Korea’ With FLO Licensing Agreement

Merlin Inks 'First Direct Deal In Korea' With FLO Licensing Agreement

Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Mathew Schwartz About 10 weeks after finalizing a “groundbreaking” deal with Twitch, Merlin has inked a licensing agreement with South Korean streaming app FLO. The indie-music licensing company unveiled its […]