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Why Some in the Music Industry Are Advocating for Psychedelic Drugs - This Time as Therapy
For decades, psychedelic drugs have occupied a familiar place in music culture: as muse; as menace; as shorthand for rebellion, transcendence or self-destruction. They've been folded into rock mythology, rave-culture folklore, countless albums and…
The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
I've caught myself bopping along to a new viral quite a few times, only to realize that it was created using artificial intelligence. Turns out the labels are just as fed up with this as I am. A coalition of nearly a dozen record companies…
Marketing Meets Music: How Brands Are Striking The Perfect Melody
It's been nearly 45 years since MTV launched, making music videos a part of how people experience music. The craft, messages and distribution of music videos have changed dramatically over the years, but one thing remains constant: People enjoy…
Peggy Gou: 'They didn't want to talk to me about music
London is melting. The early July heatwave has emptied Tube carriages, packed out parks and pub gardens, and made a strong case for air conditioning engineers to be bumped to key worker status. Sitting next to me on the sofa at her record label's…
‘You'll notice I do not call it AI music, because I don't think it's music': Qobuz's Managing Director Dan Mackta on music streaming's biggest problem, and how he hopes to tackle it
On the Record is a new series of interviews and explainers with influential voices in the music industry. From artists to execs, to those behind audio technology we love, we aim to bring you a fresh, focused perspective on sound. Music to your…
Music festival makes history with largest drag show ever
A music festival in Calgary has made history, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest ever attendance at a drag artist stage show. Cowboys Music Festivals' drag artist stage show, ‘Drag Me to Cowboys', attracted a whopping 7,423…
Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer
Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans. Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback. Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp's…
Dance star Nia Archives says Mercury Prize is important as AI music 'won't last'
Dance music producer Nia Archives has said the Mercury Prize is important in recognising human art, as she does not believe AI (artificial intelligence) music will last. Archives, 26, was speaking after being nominated for the 2026 prize, alongside…
The biggest song of summer 2026 isn't pop music - it's an easy-listening country hit
Nearly eight months into 2026, pop music fans are unusually awash with offerings from A-listers: Harry Styles, Drake, and Ariana Grande have all released chart-topping songs this year, not to mention that dancefloor legends like Madonna and Robyn…
Music Companies Demand More Scrutiny of AI-Generated Tracks Before Chart Debuts
A collection of record labels — including labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music — on Wednesday proposed a new set of guidelines for how AI-generated music could chart, demanding only tracks that were…
Spotify for iOS adds new music feature that can improve your running game
Spotify is launching a brand-new music feature that aims to make you a better runner. The new Running Mode feature works by personalizing playlists to your running goals, music taste, and tempo. Spotify's new Running Mode is exclusive to iPhone…
IFPI Backs Call for AI Music Labeling, Implements Immediate Change on Number of Key International Charts
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has backed calls for clearer labeling of music recordings developed by generative artificial intelligence on global music charts. On Wednesday (July 29) a group of leading record…
Merck Mercuriadis to Deliver Keynote at Music Tectonics Conference 2026
Merck Mercuriadis, the founder and former CEO of Hipgnosis who recently launched a new venture called Hipgnosis Artist Partnerships, is slated to deliver the keynote at the 2026 Music Tectonics conference, it was announced on Wednesday (July 29).
Washington mother pulls children from school after Pride lesson shown in music class without notice
A Washington mother says she is withdrawing her children from an elementary school after learning a Pride-themed lesson had been presented during music class without advance notice to parents or an opportunity to opt out, raising questions about…
Microsoft's AI spending guide is music to our ears, quieting the bears - for now
Microsoft broke ranks and kept its capital expenditures outlook steady — and the troubled stock was handsomely rewarded Wednesday evening. The good news on capex was accompanied by better-than-expected fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results…
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