November 11, 2025

I Feel the Earth Moving Under My Feet: Seismic Shifts in the Music Industry, From DIY Content to Artificial Intelligence

The music industry is in the midst of its next era of great disruption, driven by the rise of the DIY creator economy and their disintermediation of traditional players.

Music is Rapidly Changing. Are You?

The music industry is rapidly evolving, with consumers and artists seeking new avenues for their musical journeys, presenting both challenges and opportunities for major players. At this critical juncture, the risks of inertia are too high. A new paper by A&M Media & Entertainment experts will examine current trends impacting the industry's economics and propose key actions for major labels and publishers, ranging from foundational readiness to AI-enabled solutions for vision, strategy and efficiency. 

Areas of Opportunities in Music

Foundational Readiness Visionary Integrations Strategic Integrations Efficiency Integrations
Foundational Readiness

The music industry is at its next inflection point. Data strategy and system modernization is necessary to fully exploit artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Learn More
Visionary Integrations

AI tools are revolutionizing trendspotting, enabling music companies to identify emerging cultural moments in real-time for Sync, A&R, marketing and more. With AI, you can predict audience moods, track social sentiment, and activate campaigns before the zeitgeist passes.

Learn More
Strategic Integrations

AI unlocks new ways to monetize music. From identifying “super fans” for exclusive offers to streamlining licensing workflows and optimizing fan marketing spend, AI is ensuring faster time-to-market and maximizing revenue potential.

Learn More
Efficiency Integrations

From intelligent sampling to automated music restoration, AI tools empower artists and producers to create faster and smarter. Human creativity is supercharged with cutting-edge technology.

Learn More

A&M's Media & Entertainment Results

A&M Media & Entertainment practice excels in delivering results for the music industry, with expertise from foundational performance improvements to visionary scenario-planning. Forbes Magazine highlights A&M's strengths in turnaround management and performance improvement, aiding companies amid widespread change. A&M has collaborated with major media companies, including music labels and publishers, to enhance operational effectiveness, explore new revenue models, adapt to industry trends, and optimize AI-driven capabilities. Our projects include large-scale transformation, cost optimization, content creation, supply chain modernization, and innovative approaches to fan engagement, catalog management, and IP monetization, offering unique, result-oriented solutions.

Read the full article

Authors
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH A&M