Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas frontman and tech entrepreneur, said he’s more “worried about human greed” than about musicians being replaced by robots.
A memorial concert supporting Peacebuilders Canada will be held in his honor.
We are in the process of moving user accounts, authentication and OAuth applications from the MusicBrainz website to the MetaBrainz website.This centralizes our account management between all the *Brainz projects, along with some security improvements.
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CMA Fest Presented BY SoFI airs June 25 on ABC and the following day on Hulu.
Landon Barker has signed with Big Loud Rock and is set to release his first single on the imprint, “If I Ever Talk to God,” on Friday, Variety can exclusively reveal.
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We’ve written about Stockholm-based Reactional Music a lot before, including a series of partnerships with industry rightsholders, and a $2m fundraising round.
Billboard's Makin' Tracks looks at the writing and recording process behind Chris Young's "I Didn't Come Here To Leave."
Point-in-time restore offers a 72-hour escape hatch for stricken PCs
Analytics firm Viberate has launched a new tool that allows users to connect their Vibrate data into their preferred AI assistant in order to use the data-sifting power of AI models to do advanced analysis of its database using natural language – like analysing artists, A&R, lineup suggestion, and...
The singer-songwriter has announced her third LP and shared the title track and video
SPI co-creator Dave Verwer joins Apple, says 'We will be moving away from that model completely'
The three-time Latin Grammy winner expands her relationship with the Sony Music label after previously signing her catalog with the company.
Music Technology UK (MTUK), the trade association for the UK’s Music Tech sector, recently relaunched FemTUK, its community supporting female founders and aspiring founders in Music Tech. It’s now appointed Sarah Jones, who has previously worked at Songkick and the BBC, as FemTUK’s Chair.
David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer and songwriter whose soulful voice was ubiquitous on American radio in the late 1960s and early ‘70s as lead singer of the brass-driven group Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died, according to his publicist.
Mumbai and Hyderabad datacenter expansion forms part of broader $48B five-year investment pledge
Anthropic says Alibaba-affiliated operators used nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to generate over 28.8 million exchanges with its Claude AI model. Source
More than 200 artists, including musicians, actors, filmmakers, photographers and performers, have added their names to an open letter calling on world leaders to support a Fossil Fuel Treaty that would result in a global transition away from fossil fuels.
MusicNation said its participation reflects its role in implementing the UAE's vision for the protection and enforcement of musical copyrights. Source
Los fans de la música conocen esa sensación: una canción te atrapa por completo y de inmediato quieres saber más. ¿Qué la inspiró? ¿Cuál es su significado? En Spotify creemos que entender el proceso creativo y el contexto detrás de una canción puede profundizar tu conexión con la música que amas.
Michele Page previously held vice president roles at Peloton Interactive and Nielsen. Source
The growing presence of Arab artists at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects a musical movement that has been building for years.
The deal follows the release of Xavi’s album, Dosis, released on May 21.
The career of Joy Division — the greatest band of the post-punk era of the late 1970s and early ‘80s — was tragically short, ended by the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis at the age of just 23: Not even a year passed between the June 1979 release of their iconic debut album, “Unknown Pleasures,”...
Podcasting has spent much of the last decade trying to prove its value through metrics inherited from a fundamentally different era of digital media. That era may finally be coming to an end.
We’re being flooded with AI news this week, so for the sake of our sanity, we’ve once again rounded it all up for you to digest in one crispy AI nugget: Earlier this month, Google and YouTube’s parent company Alphabet claimed that it has the right to use songs uploaded to YouTube to train its Lyria...
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Reservoir will serve as the publisher for all current and future writers signed to TU Publishing Source
The label group is proving that unsold vinyl can be reprocessed into new pressings without compromising sound or quality, and is now asking music fans for help.
Founded by two touring musicians, GigLogic is designed to evaluate a potential concert's profitability.
Now with Markdown support and smarter formula error handling – plus integrated AI, though it's off by default
The Nashville-based REIT said it had engaged Morgan Stanley to evaluate its options after receiving inbound interest from "a range of organizations." Source
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The clip is an authentic, behind the scenes look at a collaboration coming together, from handwritten lyrics, to the recording of Kylie's vocals and Babydaddy's desktop production wizardry.
CEO says automation is enabling leaner teams as engineering is split into three core areas
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The Rock Hall-inducted singer announced an unexpected intermission almost an hour into the show Wednesday night, and didn't reappear.
Big Blue shows off process node it claims can scale down to 1 Angstrom
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Minutes will not be published, and MPs still have no answer on the group's budget or how its members were chosen
UK-based music company Virtuoso Music, which is “dedicated to empowering artists, amplifying creativity and creating experiences”, has announced its expansion into India. Like in the UK, the firm will work […] The post is from Music Ally.
Attendance and revenue figures for tours by Indian acts are hard to come by. Among the exceptions are the record-breaking runs by Diljit Dosanjh. The 15-date, 13-city North American leg […] The post is from Music Ally.
The last inhabited Almaz outpost was short-lived, secretive, and remarkably accident-prone
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The musician kicked off his joint tour with Earth, Wind, and Fire in St. Paul on Wednesday night
The lineup of country music heavyweights due to receive special awards from the Academy of Country Music this summer has been set, with Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley and Eric Church among the stars being feted at the 19th annual ACM Honors program. It will take place Aug.
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Lionel Richie fell ill during the opening night of his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, cutting his set short after about an hour on stage at St. Paul, MN’s Grand Casino Arena.
Despite warnings of revenue deflation, chairman predicts AI will make more work, not less, for services orgs
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To defuse another attack, Oz spies called foreign counterparts to tell them an op was a bust
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Legal documents reveal that Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino personally met with Trump and other White House officials ahead of the DOJ settlement. Legal documents shared with Digital Music News confirm previous speculation of President Trump’s involvement in talks leading up to the Department of...
HarbourView Equity Partners announces a strategic partnership with powerhouse songwriting duo Shellback and Max Martin. IP-focused investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Wolf Cousins, the renowned songwriting collective founded by hit-making...
Big buyers agree to deals that will deliver historically enormous margins and profits
The star officially opened Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop on Wednesday
As it eyes a “transition to large-scale commercial deployment,” gaming-focused licensing platform Reactional Music has scored a €2.5 million ($2.8 million) European Innovation Council (EIC) grant.
The Leonard Cohen Estate objected to Trump using the song “Hallelujah” at the Freedom 250 rally in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday — though the warning was promptly ignored.
NASCAR and The Rolling Stones have announced a bespoke collaboration celebrating two cultural institutions built on performance and life on the road. Today, NASCAR and The Rolling Stones have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to celebrate two cultural icons built around...
The president said that opera singer Christopher Macchio would perform the song at his Trump rally on June 24
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Thanks to a handful of massive raises, core music industry funding more than doubled during Q2 2026. Meanwhile, the three-month stretch also brought with it an uptick in seed and pre-seed announcements.
Rodrigo’s inaugural fest features an all-women lineup, including Stevie Nicks, Mitski, Bikini Kill, and Doechii
Maria Avila broke down in tears as she showed jurors the disfiguring scars from a dog bite attack at the singer’s mansion five years ago
The Senior Manager, Paid Media & Growth Strategy will serve as the dedicated strategic lead for the UK market, bridging local marketing priorities with The Orchard’s global Paid Media framework. […] The post is from Music Ally.
The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show.
The Leonard Cohen estate is objecting to President Donald J. Trump’s promised — or threatened — use of the song “Hallelujah” ahead of Wednesday night’s Freedom 250 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Deezer announces the launch of its Remix Lab, which enables fans to remix songs with the full consent of the original artists and rights holders. On Wednesday, Deezer unveiled the launch of its new Remix Lab, allowing fans to remix songs with the full consent of the original artists and rights...
Deezer says every remix is created with the explicit agreement of the artist, and that streams of remixed versions are attributed to the original work Source
Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia announces its acquisition of the rights to Sound Pollution Songs’ catalog of approximately 5,000 works. Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia has announced its acquisition of the rights to Sound Pollution Songs’ existing catalog of approximately 5,000 works.
Let the Life of a Showgirl trademark battle continue: Taylor Swift is officially facing an amended lawsuit from entertainer Maren Wade, who’s doubling down on far-reaching infringement and brand-confusion allegations.
The musician has announced her fourth album, which features Hayley Williams and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates
The registration was granted by the Government of India, through the office of the Registrar of Copyrights, on June 11 Source
Live Nation has confirmed that the company had several meetings with the Department of Justice and the Office of the White House Counsel before a surprise antitrust trial settlement, while its president and CEO, Michael Rapino, held a conversation with President Donald Trump.
The compositions include songs recorded by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, DNCE and Demi Lovato. Source
Alexis Wilkins, the aspiring Nashville star who is dating Kash Patel, will join Lee Greenwood for the troubled concert on the National Mall
The producer along with Shellback, via their songwriting collective, have entered a partnership with investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners
Kumar was previously Managing Director, India at the company, a remit that also covered its operations in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Source
Swift's lawyers moved to dismiss the lawsuit in May Source
Sam Smith has announced the release of their fifth album “Hazel Eyes,” releasing on August 21 via Capitol Records. Smith co-produced “Hazel Eyes” with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, touting 12 songs that were crafted with collaborators Feist, Shahzad Ismaily and Rob Moose.
There has never been a better time to make video. The barriers to creation have collapsed. Editing software that once cost thousands is available on subscription. AI can generate transcripts, captions, thumbnails, clips, and even entire video sequences. Source
In today’s music landscape, it’s more important than ever for artists to build real connections with their listeners. Artists want to represent themselves authentically, deepen their relationships with fans, and […] The post is from Music Ally.
Poland’s music industry is in rude health – although exports remain problematic.
Meta’s internal R&D team has long been trying to build new stuff that allows the company to expand outside of its titanic trios of Instagram and Facebook – with varying success.
TuneCore has been among the sponsors of the Axean Festival since the South-East Asian music conference and showcase’s inaugural edition in 2021. As part of its association with the event, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Yesterday, we reported that Snap was looking to juice up its ad offer by adding AI-powered tools, and lo! here’s another ad platform doing a similar thing.
It’s been clear for a while now that music has moved from being a thing that a small number of people make, and the rest of us listen to, to a thing that we all do stuff with in different ways. In that latter vein, Deezer has launched a “Remix Lab” feature today in France, […]
How did Lizzo go from being a top-ranking, ubiquitous artist to shipping bombs like her latest album, Bitch, which failed to sell even 3,000 units in its first week? Lizzo’s latest album, Bitch, is out now via Atlantic/WMG, and it’s a flop.
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are being sued over the unpaid rent of their recently closed restaurant alongside their co-owner, MLB alum Adam LaRoche. Country stars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are being sued by GBT Realty Corporation as the owners of E3 Chophouse Nashville, alongside restaurant...
After her music was found among AI training datasets, SZA called out artists using AI music generators like Suno and alleged that Diplo has an equity stake in the company. On Saturday, SZA took to her private Instagram to call out artists using AI music generators, specifically Suno.
Is Spotify employing “undisclosed filtering practices” to boost major label artists at the expense of indies? A Norwalk-based musician (and attorney) believes so, and he’s taking aim at the alleged play-count suppression in a new suit.
Another day, another high-stakes AI lawsuit: Now, “independent online music platform” Jamendo is suing Nvidia for copyright infringement and breach of contract for allegedly training on tens of thousands of tracks without authorization.
The artist-led class action suits against Udio and Suno are moving full steam ahead: Now, the former AI platform is staring down an amended complaint, and “one of the most feared plaintiffs’ firms in the nation” has signed on to represent the allegedly shortchanged creatives.
Kanye West’s planned concert in San Antonio on July 4th is fast approaching, and calls by local leadership to cancel the event are growing ever louder. Several San Antonio and Bexar County officials have publicly condemned the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his recent history of...
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces a felony arrest warrant in New Mexico after an incident that left his concert cancelled and his hotel trashed. An arrest warrant has been issued for country singer Bailey Zimmerman after he allegedly trashed an Albuquerque, New Mexico, hotel room.
Hi Bob, as you know… My late father in law Larry Uttal owned Bell Records, which he sold to Columbia Pictures in the 70s. Fed up with working for Columbia, he left after his deal was up to start another label, and was replaced by Clive, who renamed Bell Records as Arista. And Arista’s first hits […]
I’m categorically against self-checkout. I mean I’m already doing all the work. But it’s even worse, the machines are so theft-avoidant that you’ve got to follow a specific routine, not only scanning the item, but placing it on a platform to register its weight, grocery shopping is frustrating...
StubHub UK has been fined over a million dollars and ordered to make payments to more than 50,000 customers over “hidden” ticket fees. StubHub UK has been fined nearly £900,000 (~$1.2 million) and ordered to issue refunds to more than 50,000 customers for not disclosing the final price of tickets...
A former manager of rapper Moneybagg Yo is suing him, his label, and his current management company, Roc Nation, for alleged breach of contract. Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo, whose legal name is Demario DeWayne White Jr., has been slapped with a multi-million dollar lawsuit by his former manager for...
From shocking true-crime investigations to chaotic comedies, 2026 has already been a standout year for podcasts. To help you discover your next favorite, we’re sharing a curated collection from around the world, hand-picked by our editors.
In 2006, JoJo’s “Too Little Too Late” climbed the charts, winning over fans and critics alike. It was a career‑defining moment for the artist, but also for the song’s writer, RuthAnne, who was all of 17 years old.
One of the most powerful men in the American recording industry who promoted Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Barry Manilow Controversial, ruthless and staggeringly successful, Clive Davis, who has died aged 94, was the most complete specimen of the old-school record industry...
Jelly Roll, J Balvin, and Nelly Furtado are just a few of the big names aiming to hit the back of the net with their contributions to FIFA's most musical iteration yet.
The United Kingdom is set to enact bans on social media for under 16s by spring 2027, with further restrictions for 16 and 17 year olds under consideration. It will also likely affect how adults use social platforms as age verification measures and algorithmic adjustments take place. Source
Reseller is also ordered to refund more than 50,000 fans, while its rival Viagogo remains under investigation Business live – latest updates The online ticket reseller StubHub UK has been fined almost £900,000 and ordered to make payments to more than 50,000 fans for not showing the full price of...
After a year of litigation and a month of finalizing a settlement, Warner Music and Crumbl have officially put their copyright infringement battle to bed.
Explore the Buttolph Collection from the New York Public Library's archive of historic menus.
What do America’s earliest restaurant menus teach us about America?
Too bad he missed his crowning achievement. Which is the endless obituaries in today’s news media trumpeting him and his efforts. This is what Clive Davis wanted. Acknowledgement and immortality. And to achieve that, he was on an endless quest of personal myth-making.
The legendary music executive signed everyone from Patti Smith to Barry Manilow and changed the industry forever Clive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94 Clive Davis: a life in pictures from Diana Ross to Aretha Franklin Clive Davis always...
The influential music executive has died at the age of 94, leaving behind a career filled with success, signing stars such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel Clive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94 Clive Davis predicted...
Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music business Clive Davis predicted music’s biggest stars like no one else Clive Davis: a life in pictures from Diana Ross to Aretha Franklin The famed US music...
Should fair use give an advantage to certain business models? The obvious answer is no. All things being otherwise equal, fair use should not privilege the use of copyrighted works merely because of the business model adopted by the user.
I’m amazed but not surprised to see you talking about Grillos pickles! I met Travis Grillo back in 2008 when he first started selling pickle spears (two spears for $1) in downtown Boston.
The world is visited by a a "privatized soft mobilization" whose name can not be said. National opposition to hyperscale data centers grows as communities challenge subsidies, transmission lines, utility costs, environmental impacts, and local control.
The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull.
Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs.
Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the sets are absolutely enormous at 12 million and 9 million tracks.
Indulging in the “Dark Souls of synthesis.” | Image: Aleksander Stojanov / Hainbach Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
Have I found my Chromecast Audio replacement? | Image: NTS Radio NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup.
For the past five years, TikTok and digital reach have largely dictated music marketing. For many artists, success has meant being an influencer first and an artist second. The idea of “ 1000 true fans ” shifted from cultivating a dedicated audience willing to buy tickets for your shows to focus...
Publishers Sue WeLib for Copyright Infringement — The new lawsuit comes quickly on the heels of a default judgment against similar pirate site Anna’s Archive.
As if artists and bands don’t have enough competition already, AI-generated music has ratcheted the level up to a point that no one could’ve predicted a few years ago.
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Can you believe the year is already halfway over? Neither can we. But that means it’s the perfect time to shout out some of the audiobooks that are already standing out as some of this year’s best.