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Chinese government gives push to music industry - Culture
Chinaculture.org | Updated: 2017-11-10 11:39 During the fourth Music Industry Forum held on Nov 3, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television said a series of promotions will be given to the Chinese music industry in…
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song. The flute line sounds promising. Neither of them is playing an instrument. They type some…
Music Industry-Specific Crisis Hotline Launched
New York, NY (February 25, 2026)—Music industry mental health nonprofit Backline has launched B-Line, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for music professionals and their families. The service connects anyone working in…
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song. The flute line sounds promising. Neither of them is…
How the Junos have helped define the Canadian music industry
Each year, as Canadians sit down to watch the Juno Awards — this year airing live on CBC and CBC Gem on March 29 — it's worth thinking about how award shows are never just simple celebrations. National arts award ceremonies like the…
AI song generator startups angered music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song. The flute line sounds promising. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you…
Live Music Industry News Roundup
Volume announced that it live streamed 2000 shows in 2025 and has added LA's legendary Troubadour to its growing network of camera equipped venues. On average 50 shows per week are going live, produced and directed for Volume.com 's venue partners…
How Money Actually Flows Through the Music Industry in 2026
“Artists can't make money anymore!” “Streaming is killing the industry!” “Nobody buys music!” If you've clicked on this, I'm already pretty sure you're industry-savvy enough to see these claims frequently.
Music streaming giants forge partnership to boost Chinese music - Culture
By Xu Fan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-11-20 09:50 NetEase Cloud Music CEO Zhu Yiwen announced to cooperate with Taiwan's music streaming site KKBOX to promote Chinese music. [Photo provided to China Daily] Music streaming giants NetEase…
6 Artists From the 80s to Now That Showcase How Hip-Hop and Industrial Music Influenced Each Other
Hip-hop and industrial music had a close coming of age, and the two genres often influenced each other. Here are six artists who blended hip-hop and industrial with rap, hardcore punk, noise, and other experimental styles. Meat Beat Manifesto…
Music for world, no strings attached
By Zhu Wenqian in Beijing and Yang Jun in Guiyang | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-02 07:49 Guitar capital Zheng'an county strikes the right notes online to boost exports Zheng'an, a small county in Guizhou province of Southwest China, is the…
Tiwa Savage partners with Berklee College of Music to train 100 emerging Nigerian music creators
The global Afrobeats star is deepening her investment in the future of African music by creating the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation and partnering with Berklee College of Music to expand access to world-class music education in Nigeria.
Stage set for more outdoor music events - Culture
By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-11-02 09:23 [Photo provided to China Daily] Starry Asia Entertainment, a Chinese live music production company, announced its latest plans in Beijing recently. After successfully introducing the…
The Taliban are burning musical instruments in the name of morality. It is an assault on all culture
The horrors of the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan are all-encompassing. New laws that effectively legalise domestic abuse means that every woman in the country now lives with the threat of state-sanctioned violence. In the context of the twin…
Mill from iconic 1990s music video now on sale for just £50,000
Whether you're drawn to the great outdoors or have a soft spot for Bryan Adams' chart-topping ballad (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, this fresh property listing in Somerset is sure to capture your imagination. Nestled within the tranquil…
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