Analysis News MBW polls opinion from an array of founders leading some of the world's top independent distribution and music delivery platforms News Independent music licensing group Merlin and Spotify have renewed their global, multi-year licensing partnership News Spotify introduces a suite of new policies for managing AI-generated content on its service News Harry Barrett and Zhenya Ivanova also join in key Sales and Marketing roles. News The DOJ has charged an individual over the suspected use of AI to generate large amounts of fake music streams News The partnership launches with the release of Caribou's latest album next month News The indie distribution and A&L services company has forged new partnerships with Le Plan Recordings and Old Soul Music News Flowers by Miley Cyrus is the winner of the IFPI Global Single Award for 2023