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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…
Thom Yorke Debuts New Song 'Space Walk,' Slams Music Industry at Ivor Novello Awards
Thom Yorke debuted a new song titled “Space Walk” Thursday at the Ivor Novello Awards, where the Radiohead singer received the prestigious Academy Fellowship. The singer was handed the award by surprise presenter Harry Styles, who…
Spotify And Universal Just Put AI Music Behind A Paywall
Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström at Spotify Investor Day on May 21, where the company announced a Universal Music Group deal for paid AI covers and remixes. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Spotify) The press release called it…
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…
After April concert, what comes next for Sanford Stadium as a music venue?
Georgia is far from the only school to turn its football stadium into a concert venue. Morgan Wallen performed at Alabama and Tennessee, while Zach Bryan played at Notre Dame and Michigan last September. Brooks acknowledged there are some…
Ed Sheeran Leaves Warner Music After 15 Years
As rumored, Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight full-length albums, the singer confirmed via a statement to fans in his newsletter. The news was confirmed by the company in a statement to the U.K. publication Music Week.
Country music sensation Wyatt Flores shocks internet with new song, unexpected collaboration
Wyatt Flores stunned country music fans with a song released Friday. Flores is one of the fastest rising talents in the country music world, and he's built himself an incredibly loyal following. His style blends old school vibes with a modern feel…
Jack Antonoff Talks Fame, Working With Lana Del Rey & the Future of Pop Music
After many years of playing in the indie music scene as the lead guitarist of the band Fun., you had your breakout moment in 2011 with the song “We Are Young.” Thirteen Grammys later, you're now associated with the sound of a…
Katie Price is relaunching music career having 'given up' on search for husband
SHE proved nay-sayers wrong last year when her 2017 dance track I Got U surged to the top of the charts unexpectedly. And despite her recent woes, as husband Lee Andrews remains unheard-from following his no-show on Good Morning Britain –…
Techno music
Visitors observe a robot at the 2026 China (Hefei) International Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Industry Exhibition which kicked off in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province on May 22, 2026. With nine core exhibition zones, the event connects…
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Launches Label With New Album Ruin: It's Not Just Music
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is readying a new album. The composer and synthesist will release Ruin: It's Not Just Music on October 2 through Someone Special, a label she co-founded this year with James Daniel. Below, listen to a title track of sorts…
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…
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…
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