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Music generator ProducerAI joins Google Labs
The generative AI music tool ProducerAI will become part of Google Labs, the company announced on Tuesday. Backed by The Chainsmokers, the ProducerAI platform allows users to write natural language requests — something like “make a…
The musical dialogue between Bob Dylan and Black America
“ Highway of Diamonds – Black America Sings Bob Dylan ” is the latest release in Ace Records' “Black America Sings…” series. Ace is a small but mighty UK label that specializes in reissues…
This Chainsmokers-approved AI music producer is joining Google
ProducerAI will use Google's Lyria 3 AI model to help users generate sounds, workshop lyrics, remix songs, and more. ProducerAI will use Google's Lyria 3 AI model to help users generate sounds, workshop lyrics, remix songs, and more. Image: Cath…
Google's AI Slop Machine Is Coming for Your Music
Google is no stranger to AI slop. Over the past couple of years, it's dabbled in slopifying our favorite mediums and platforms, including YouTube content, films, and certain aspects of gaming. With those broad interests, it's safe to say that…
Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties, raised $5M in funding
Music rights and royalties are a complex world. There are multiple types of royalties, and artists need to make sure that their data is updated across all platforms so they don't miss out on potential earnings. For them, making sure that they have…
A Beloved Music Streaming App Is Back, Thanks to Claude Code
Parachord is a new all-in-one music-streaming app that pulls all your content into one interface, so you don't have to jump between platforms to listen to your favorite songs. It comes from J Herskowitz, creator of Tomahawk, a similar service that…
All 43 musicians who have pulled double duty as host and musical guest on 'SNL
Simon has been both host and musical guest four times over the years. The first time he appeared on the show was October 18, 1975 — the second episode ever of 'SNL.' He brought in multiple musical friends to help, including Art Garfunkel…
'Say No to Suno': Artist Rights Groups Push Back Against AI Music Company
The ongoing debate around so-called “walled gardens” in the music industry continues with a new open letter titled “Say No to Suno,” in which a number of artist rights groups call out the AI music company for its…
Sunshine Coast live-music venue Solbar to close after more than 20 years
The Sunshine Coast's longest-running live music venue Solbar has announced it will permanently close after this weekend. The venue has been a stepping stone for local artists and a favoured stop for touring performers. The final show will be held…
PinkPantheress Just Made Music History With Her Latest Brit Award Win
Open Image Modal PinkPantheress has become the first woman in history to be awarded the Producer Of The Year title at the Brit Awards. Ahead of this year's ceremony, which is due to take place on Saturday night, PinkPantheress has been unveiled as…
Tencent Music's Revenue Model Shifts Beyond Virtual Gifting as China's Paid Music Market Expands
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 12, 2026, Keystone Investors Pte Ltd sold its entire holding of 2,243,614 shares in Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME 2.99%) during the fourth quarter. The estimated…
Wasserman Music's Turmoil Calms Down as Name Change and Sale Move Forward
Over the last few weeks, as the drama around Wasserman Agency founder Casey Wasserman's presence in the Epstein files and his professional future have unfolded, misinformation has spread at a rate that is rare even for the entertainment business.
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Greg Prata to CFO, Succeeding Tom Kelly
Sony Music Publishing has promoted Greg Prata to chief financial officer, effective March 31, the company announced this week. Prata, who will remain based in New York, will report to SMP chairman and CEO Jon Platt as he steps into the role…
AI-Generated Playlists, a New Look, and Other Changes Coming to Apple Music
Your iPhone is likely currently running iOS 26.3 (assuming you've been keeping up with the operating system updates), but there's another version currently in the works over at Apple HQ. Right now, beta testers have their hands on iOS 26.4, which…
Prateek Rajagopal: Music can truly make or break a movie
Los Angeles-based composer-producer Prateek Rajagopal, linked to projects in the Star Wars universe such as The Mandalorian, has recently made his Bollywood debut with Bejoy Nambiar's Tu Yaa Main, starring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav…
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