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'Like Jurassic Park': Australia's Music Industry Slams New Commercial Radio Code
SYDNEY, Australia — The registration of Australia's new radio code has hit such a bum note with the domestic music community, multiple trade bodies have referenced the situation as disappointing, a “missed opportunity” and an…
YouTube Music is testing a 'Your week' recap that judges your music taste
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Some YouTube Music users have spotted a new profile banner that recaps their listening taste for the past seven days. The feature appears to use generative AI to write a short summary of the user's music listening…
Kawai Musical Instruments 9-Mos Net Y457.00M Vs Loss Y169.00M
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (7952.TO) Japan Nine Months Ended December 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y53.31 bln Y54.46 bln Operating Profit Y2.00 mln (Y159.00 mln) Pretax Profit Y802.00 mln Y106.00 mln Net Profit Y457.00 mln…
Olympics-Universal Music and ClicknClear sign global deal for sports routines
Universal Music Group and rights‑tech platform ClicknClear have signed a global licensing deal enabling athletes to license music from UMG for use in choreographed sports, the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Will Apple Music Get AI Playlists in iOS 27?
AI features are expanding to all kinds of apps, and it's getting difficult to find a service that hasn't embraced AI. Lately, AI playlists in music apps have been growing in popularity, and it's plausible that we'll see Apple adopt the trend in the…
New Music Festival faces diminuendo-ing audiences
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Apple Music doubles the penalty for fraudulent streaming
Fraudulent streaming is a long-running problem in the music business. In a recent interview, Oliver Schusser, who oversees Apple Music, Apple TV, and more, offered some fascinating insight into Apple's work to crack down on fake streams on Apple…
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. Spears, 44, is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m (£146m). The singer –…
Megan Moroney & Industry Icon Sylvia Rhone Are 'Sharing the Spotlight' at She Is The Music Awards Ceremony
Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Megan Moroney and music industry ceiling-breaker Sylvia Rhone will both be honored at She Is The Music's second annual Sharing the Spotlight ceremony. The event will take place Feb. 18 in Los Angeles. Moroney, whose…
Snippets? Apps? Visuals? Why classical music should stop trying to be pop
If you're reading this, you too may know the essential power of the music we call classical to chart and change your life. That power of connection and empathy is among the miracles of human creativity, and it's something that everyone has a right…
Manchester art trail and gallery celebrating Oasis and music legends announced
Today, the BRIT Awards has shared more details of a citywide cultural programme taking place in the run up to the ceremony in just a couple of weeks time. The 2026 BRIT Awards will see event move out of London for the first time in its five-decade…
'Queen of the South' Producer Mark Valadez to Showrun '80s Music Drama 'Those Little White Lines' (EXCLUSIVE)
Mark Valadez, who served as a writer-producer on “ Queen of the South,” will lead “ Those Little White Lines ” as showrunner, a new series being developed by Brisbane's Red Empire Productions and Organic Media Group…
Britney Spears Reportedly Sold off the Rights to Her Entire Music Catalog
Britney Spears reportedly just scored a major windfall of cash. According to TMZ, the iconic pop singer has sold off the rights to her entire music catalog. The outlet reports that it obtained legal documents showing that Britney sold her share of…
How friendship became music for independent band Khatth
Khatth is an independent Hindi music band formed by three friends - Aditya Atmakuri, Ashutosh Verma and Satyam Nayak living across three countries. The band is currently in focus with its latest single, Bewaqt, an introspective track that explores…
3 Books Every Music Lover Should Read
I might not be a musician, but my dad was the drummer of an '80s band during his 20s, so I grew up listening to the classics. Think: The Cure, U2, The Smiths… And as a writer, I've always resonated with the creative lifestyle of musicians.
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