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Music industry risks excluding working-class talent, says Tinie Tempah
The music industry risks becoming a more hostile place for working-class artists, Tinie Tempah and Skye Newman have said at the Ivor Novello awards. Without work to save small music venues that act as cradles for nascent music scenes, and specific…
The music industry's stance on AI is shifting from fear to cautious optimism
Music executives Bernie Cho and Anand Roy say the industry's stance on AI is beginning to shift from fear toward more pragmatic adoption. However, they argue the technology will only gain broader acceptance if companies handle licensing…
Neighbours object to York restaurant's live music plans
Joe GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting Service Plans to allow live music at a York restaurant until the early hours have sparked objections from neighbours. Hima Fuji restaurant, on Lawrence Street, has applied for a licence to stage music up until…
Spotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixes
Spotify and Universal Music Group have agreed on a deal that will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using artificial intelligence. The licensing agreement is the first time the Swedish streaming company will allow listeners to…
Spotify is doubling down on AI-generated music
Slowly but surely, music platforms are firming up their stances on AI. As fake artists dupe hundreds of thousands of listeners and artists like Ye allegedly use the tool to punch in synthetic verses, platforms are split between embracing and…
Music star dead at 33 after heart attack as heartbroken fans pay tribute
Tributes are being paid tonight to a much-loved music star. Abomé Léléfant - whose real name Anassin Boris Médard - died this Monday, May 18, at the Treichville University Hospital in Abidjan. Léléfant was…
Springs Scene - Music
The Sleeping Giants — 6-9 p.m., Jack Quinn's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 21 S. Tejon St.; jackquinnspub.com. Beers & Beats with Deryk Cunningham — 6:30-9 p.m., Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; [email protected]. Phil Wickham…
Spotify to reserve tour tickets for artist 'superfans' in support of live music
For years, many concertgoers have voiced their frustration over how hard it is to get tickets to their favorite artists' tours amid scalpers and soaring resale prices. Now, Spotify says it's launching a new program aimed at easing that problem for…
Louise reveals she's working on new music after being inspired by Madonna
HER last tour in 2020 was cut short thanks to the Covid pandemic but now Louise is gearing up to go back on the road. The Borderline singer will play five live shows as part of her Naked/Confessions tour next April, taking in cities including…
Country music star Jackson Dean to return home for benefit concert at Arundel High School
Jackson Dean, a country music star and Arundel High alumnus, will have a full-circle moment this weekend with a homecoming to headline a benefit concert at his alma mater. On Saturday, May 23, Dean will perform at the 'Arundel Bands Together,' an…
The New Music Friday Drops We're Bumping First
Jason Koerner/Dave Benett/Brianna Bryson/Getty Images The first post- ICEMAN New Music Friday is upon us, and it comes equipped with a solid lineup of longform releases and one-off singles from some of our favorite A-listers and underground names.
Morrissey joins incredible live music line-up
Big nights are incoming to Manchester and the wider north west, with fresh tickets on sale for some of the year's standout live shows. Dermot Kennedy brings his powerful set to Manchester's AO Arena this month, followed by Lily Allen's two-night…
How a music showcase in South LA is fighting pay-to-play culture
How a music showcase in South LA is fighting pay-to-play culture South L.A. is becoming a hot spot for live music, thanks in part to a weekly showcase called The Rehearsal. It gives emerging artists a chance to perform at Mercado La Paloma –…
Spotify-Universal Deal Suggests Labels Think AI Music's Future Is Letting You Play With Their Catalog
It's becoming increasingly clear that major labels are dealing with AI-generated music's rise by embracing and monetizing it, letting fans use carefully controlled versions of the technology to create variations on songs the labels control. In the…
Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland & More to Be Recognized at 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner: Full List of Honorees
Chaka Khan, who received a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in February, is set to receive another honor on Friday, June 12, when she is set to be presented with the Vanguard Award at The Connie Orlando Foundation Presents…
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