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Take care not to demonise AI, says music industry boss
Warner Chappell Music publishing co-chairman and chief executive Guy Moot has said the music industry must be “careful not to demonise” artificial intelligence. The executive, who began his career as a tractor driver in the West…
The $1.4 Billion 'No-Brainer' Opportunity The Music Industry Is Missing
While music industry leaders discuss superfan monetization and craft economic models for AI music applications that don't yet exist, Ola Sars, founder and head of Soundtrack, says they are missing out on $1.4 billion in royalties that go…
The bots are stealing the last human part of music | Opinion
Live music is dying at the hands of the very industry built to promote it. A concert should never feel like a high-end luxury asset, a privilege reserved exclusively for those with the deepest pockets. Yet, that is exactly the dystopian reality…
Bradford's city music strategy announced
A new strategy to help musicians in Bradford achieve their potential has been backed by city star Nia Archives. The Bradford-born singer-songwriter, DJ and producer, who spent her early years in the city before moving with her family to Leeds, has…
Apple's Music Hall signals a bigger strategic plan
Why would Apple launch a concert venue? This is the question I've been asking myself since it inaugurated its Apple Music Hall, nestled underneath its U.K. headquarters at London's Battersea Power Station, in late September. Not just any…
Fiction Has Never Been More in Tune With Music
Pitched as Daisy Jones & The Six meets Euphoria, Seddon's dazzling debut book follows two young women attempting to navigate the murky waters of the music industry. Eva, an intern at a record label, finds the charismatic Alora while hunting online…
You can post AI music straight to SoundCloud from ElevenLabs
SoundCloud is partnering with another generative AI music service, ElevenLabs. SoundCloud is partnering with another generative AI music service, ElevenLabs. All the latest in AI ‘music' Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's…
Ecca Vandal Wins 2026 Australian Music Prize
Ecca Vandal is crowned winner of the 22 annual Australian Music Prize for her sophomore album, Looking for People to Unfollow (via Loma Vista Recordings). Sponsored by SoundMerch, the AMP lauds the outstanding Australian albums based on artistic…
Five Years After Hinting at Retirement, British Rap Legend Makes Bold Declaration About His Future in Music
About five years ago, British rapper Skepta hinted at retirement from music. Now, the hip-hop legend has addressed the speculation and made a bold declaration about the future of his career. In a conversation with Complex UK —for the…
Sinéad O'Connor's children confirm new music is on the way
Sinéad O'Connor's three children have confirmed that new music from the late Irish singer is on the way, more than three years after her death. The news came in a statement posted to O'Connor's official Instagram account by her daughter…
After KCRW, Travis Holcombe Is Still Championing Music Discovery Beyond the Algorithm
For five years in Los Angeles, Travis Holcombe soundtracked solo living room dance parties, time spent getting ready for a night out and drives across town. His curation was so exceptional that one often hoped the light would turn red so they could…
Fabolous Wants A Bar-Heavy Drake Project And Confirms New Music
Fabolous wants a Drake project built on bars. During an interview on “Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady”, the veteran rapper said he wants to hear Drake lean further into his lyrical side. Fabolous also explained why he sees…
Disappointed By Music': OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri On Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
Sunil Lahri wished the film success Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramayan, commented on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana film Lahri praised the director but expressed disappointment with the film's music…
Week of music legends coming to venue in Merseyside
A New Brighton theatre is set to host three huge music acts over five days. The Floral Pavilion, located on Marine Promenade in New Brighton, showcases a number of theatre, comedy, live music, family shows and entertainment shows. The theatre will…
Mike Lee and Darren Yan Unveil ISO, a Next-Generation Management Firm Specializing in Creators, Live Streamers, Gaming and Music
Gaming and digital media veterans Mike Lee and Darren Yan have joined together to launch ISO, a talent management firm that specializes in representing the hottest commodities in marketing and media these days: creators and livestreaming…
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