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Why TikTok Went Silent

UMG pulled catalog from TikTok over music licensing disputes

Artists impacted by TikTok-UMG music licensing disagreement [ more ]

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All the music artists removed from TikTok explained

Universal Music Group has stopped licensing their music on TikTok, resulting in songs by major artists being removed from the platform.

The record label cited issues with artist and songwriter pay, protecting artists from AI, and user safety as reasons for not renewing the licensing agreement. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

TikTok pulling music by Universal artists amid licensing fight | CBC News

TikTok has removed music by Universal Music Group artists from its platform amid a licensing rights dispute.

Universal Music Group accused TikTok of not providing fair compensation to its artists and songwriters. [ more ]

TechCrunch

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Universal Music Group plans to pull song catalog from TikTok | TechCrunch

UMG is pulling its music from TikTok due to failed negotiations over royalties.

UMG accuses TikTok of trying to build a music-based business without paying fair value for artists' music. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

2 weeks ago

TikTok gets Tay and Billie back with new UMG content licensing deal | TechCrunch

TikTok secured a content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow users to create music clips using UMG's catalog. [ more ]

TechCrunch

2 months ago

TikTok loses even more songs over its dispute with Universal Music Group | TechCrunch

TikTok is removing songs by Universal Music Group due to a royalty dispute.

20-30% of popular songs on TikTok are from UMG and UMPG. [ more ]

BBC News

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TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music

TikTok has removed music by popular artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Olivia Rodrigo from videos due to a disagreement with Universal Music Group (UMG).

A licensing agreement between TikTok and UMG expired and a new deal could not be reached. [ more ]

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Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why | amNewYork

Universal Music Group has removed its music from TikTok after the expiration of a licensing deal.

The removal of UMG-licensed music will significantly limit options for creators and impact popular songs on TikTok. [ more ]

WIRED

TikTok's Missing Music Is Making Users Very Upset

TikTok and Universal Music Group failed to reach an agreement on licensing music, resulting in music from UMG artists being muted on the app.

Creators on TikTok are now exploring alternative ways to use music or avoiding copyrighted music altogether.

The prohibition of UMG music on TikTok could have a significant impact on how artists promote their music and connect with fans through social media. [ more ]

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Pitchfork

1 month ago

Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban

Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists [ more ]

WIRED

1 month ago

Taylor Swift's Music Is Back on TikTok-Right Before Her New Album Drops

Taylor Swift's music is exempt from the TikTok and Universal Music Group dispute, with her songs becoming available again for use on the platform. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Vocal TikTok Users Navigate a Quieter App

TikTok has deleted music by Universal artists from its library due to a licensing rift, leading to frustration among users.

Some users are switching to rival platform Instagram Reels, while others are making fun of Universal's absence.

The removal of Universal's music also has an impact on emerging artists who rely on TikTok for publicity. [ more ]

www.npr.org

TikTok removes music from UMG artists, including Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift

TikTok has removed all music by artists licensed to Universal Music Group due to a license expiration deadline.

Universal Music Group argues that TikTok wasn't fairly compensating its artists and allowing the platform to be flooded with AI-generated recordings. [ more ]

The Verge

TikTok loses Taylor Swift, Drake, and other major Universal Music artists

UMG is removing the music catalogs of performers it represents from TikTok after failing to renew licensing agreements.

UMG is concerned about compensation for artists, protections against AI-generated music, and online safety on TikTok. [ more ]

WIRED

Your Favorite Songs on TikTok Could Soon Disappear

Universal Music Group is removing its catalog from TikTok due to failed licensing negotiations.

The removal of UMG's catalog will impact popular artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Ariana Grande. [ more ]

Vulture

Universal Music Group Is Taking Your Favorite Songs Off TikTok

Universal Music Group (UMG) has removed its music from TikTok due to failed negotiations on compensation, AI protections, and online safety.

UMG accused TikTok of offering lower rates compared to other social platforms and promoting AI replacement of artists. They also expressed concerns about inconsistent content moderation on the platform. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Universal Music Group Threatens to Remove Music From TikTok

Universal Music Group threatens to revoke licenses for its songs on TikTok if a new deal is not reached.

TikTok users could potentially lose access to songs by popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys. [ more ]

Ars Technica