Music licensing is evolving fast as technology reshapes how songs are created, shared, and cleared. With collective licences, stricter metadata rules, and new compliance standards emerging, the industry is entering a phase defined by precision and accountability. For music supervisors, publishers, and creators, understanding these changes is key to staying ahead in the sync and licensing ecosystem.
The Kobalt–ElevenLabs deal is reshaping how AI and music licensing work together, offering a framework that balances innovation with copyright compliance. With platforms like Epidemic Sound introducing creator-facing AI tools alongside fairer artist compensation, the future of AI music looks both scalable and rights-respecting. At Spring Sound, we help investors, platforms, and rights holders in Africa translate these global shifts into practical strategies, ensuring local catalogs, creators, and businesses capture value in the new AI-driven music economy.
On 25 July 2025, TikTok put its new Music Terms of Service and updated Commercial Music Library Terms into effect. These updates are significant because they reshape how music is licensed and consumed on TikTok. They also push the wider […]
