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Suno Launches First AI Music Models 'in Partnership With the Music Industry'
Suno launched v6, its latest batch of AI music models on Wednesday (Sept. 9) — its first “in partnership with the music industry,” as the company says. Suno, which was recently valued at $5.4 billion, also announced that in the…
Dolly Parton's Legacy, Impact on a Generation of Fans & The Music Industry | Billboard News Special
Dolly Parton's legacy stretches far beyond country music — through songwriting, crossover hits, cultural influence and a lifetime of generosity. In this Billboard News Special, Billboard staff and guest Carly Pearce break down what made…
Suno releases its first AI music model made with record industry help
v6 still can't capture the “natural imperfections” of real human music. v6 still can't capture the “natural imperfections” of real human music. Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's covered the tech…
Suno releases new AI music models in partnership with Warner Music, BMG
AI music startup Suno on Wednesday launched a suite of AI models in partnership with record companies Warner Music Group and BMG to allow users to generate new music inspired by licensed music of participating artists. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
AI Song Generator Suno Releases New Model Developed With Warner Music
The controversial AI music generator Suno just rolled out its latest model on Wednesday. Differing from its previous models, this one was developed in cooperation with music industry giants Warner Music Group, BMG and Believe. AI music is somehow…
Indonesia orders Netflix to pay US$4.3m in music royalties or face shutdown
Indonesia is demanding that Netflix pay an estimated 75 billion rupiah (US$4.3 million) in royalties accumulated since its launch in the country or risk being shut down. The National Collective Management Organisation (LMKN), a government-supported…
Harry Styles raises doubts over his music future in new message to fans
Harry Styles teased a major announcement overnight on Instagram with a caption reading '2027. Tomorrow', before confirming to fans via email that he is expanding his global Together, Together tour into 2027. The 32-year-old singer explained that…
Anthracite Opera to present 'Autumn, a Harvest of Music'
Linda Houck is the accompanist. Pat Marcinko is a master of ceremonies. Phil Rossi plays guitar and sings. Gary Richards is founder and coordinator of Anthracite Opera. Kyle Jenkins plays classical guitar. Anthracite Opera will present…
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Spotify turns everyday chores into music moments in new campaign
Spotify has launched Roz ke kaam fun banao, Spotify Chalao, a campaign built around the role of music in making everyday activities more enjoyable. The campaign comprises eight films across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Bhojpuri. The films…
Forget vinyl v digital debates, this kind of musical 'authenticity' brings real rewards
Nostalgia. What a kick. And what a commercial boon for the music industry. Love the sound of 60s pop and 70s disco? You need the original synths if you're a composer or producer. You listen to music on digital streams? Loser! Join the retro-future…
Universal Music Group & Warner Chappell Launch Ecuadorian Music Company Sonido Distrito Sur
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Chappell Music (WCM) have teamed up to launch Sonido Distrito Sur (SDS), Billboard can exclusively announce. SDS, which brings together UMG's record label infrastructure and WCM's publishing infrastructure, is…
Suno Is Now (Legally) Training AI on Licensed Music After First Lawsuit Settlement With Major Label
Muse just lost its long-held social media handles to a new Meta AI product. Now, Warner Music Group is allowing Suno to legally train AI models on licensed music. Does it ever end? All this after WMG and other major labels sued Suno for copyright…
Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool
Months before the Real Thing's You to Me Are Everything became a UK No 1 hit in 1976, lead singer Chris Amoo took the unreleased song to the Timepiece, a nightclub devoted to Black music tucked in between bars on Liverpool's Fleet Street. His DJ…
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Dolly Parton 's sister, Stella Parton, said the country music superstar chose to keep her battle with cancer private before she died late last month because she didn't want people to worry. 'She did not want people sad,' Stella Parton told 'CBS…
Warner Music CEO says 'creation-based' revenue for artists and songwriters set to grow
Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl said the music label's 'deftly negotiated' deal last year with AI music startup Suno, which led to the launch of co-created AI music models Thursday, is the start of what will become a new, growing revenue stream…
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