Late last month, following several far-from-ideal developments for Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF), investors voted overwhelmingly against the Merck Mercuriadis-founded operation’s continuation. In this in-depth report, we look at what led to the fund’s current predicament and what may come next. In our latest DMN Pro weekly analytical report, we take a closer look at the slow-motion train wreck in music IP: Hipgnosis Songs Fund. This includes a detailed look at the events leading up to the cu... Read More...

In our latest DMN Pro Weekly deep-dive, we track the dizzying developments surrounding the music industry's potential shifts in streaming platform compensation and catalog the proposed changes across both user- and artist-centric compensation methods. Critical players in this report include Deezer, Universal Music Group, Spotify, Believe, AIM, A2IM, SACEM, Wagram Music, and Stem Disintermedia. Report Table of Contents 1. Artist Centric Royalties: A Bigger Cut? Universal Music Group and Deezer partner... Read More...

This report delves into the stream of newly-unraveling AI possibilities and deals that — for once — don’t spell doom. We take a look at the latest strategic tie-ups endorsing AI adoption, evolving AI viewpoints from mega-players in the industry, burgeoning investments in the tech, and how these developments could ultimately shape a fully -AI-powered music ecosystem. Become a DMN Pro subscriber today to continue to receive access to these reports after November 1, 2023. Subscribing is easy, and you can ... Read More...