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U.K. Music Industry Celebrates as Government Abandons AI 'Opt-Out' Approach
Plans by the U.K. government to allow artificial intelligence firms to use music without the copyright holder's permission have been abandoned. Billed as an opt-out approach, the government had looked to pass legislation that would put the onus on…
What To See at Miami Music Week 2026: The Industry Shortlist
Miami Music Week (MMW) 2026 feels a different. The music industry has moved past the 'AI panic' of 2024 and the 'Web3 hangover' of 2025. This year, the focus has shifted toward spatial immersion, sustainable touring infrastructure, and hyper-niche…
Trainspotting: The Musical heading for 'iconic' West End debut
Trainspotting: The Musical, based on Irvine Welsh's bestselling novel, will make its West End premiere this summer, organisers have confirmed. Scottish writer Welsh penned the iconic book in 1993, which was subsequently transformed into the hit…
Music festivals made more accessible for disabled fans
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INTRODUCING FEELS MUSIC MESSAGING: THE APP THAT LETS USERS SEND SHORT-FORM MUSIC VIDEO CLIPS TO COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT THROUGH SONG LYRICS
Feels has inked music licensing partnerships in markets across the world with major record labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and music publishers Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing…
BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Documentary is Out Now; Watch the Trailer!
A new documentary is out now about the musical adaptation of Back to the Future. Titled A Future on Stage, the feature-length documentary is available now on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and more. Check it out on Amazon here. Great Scott!
Spotify's new SongDNA feature lets you fall down a music discovery rabbit hole
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Spotify is rolling out a new SongDNA feature on Android and iOS that lets you discover collaborators, samples, covers, and more for songs. The interactive tool allows users to explore connections between artists…
A musical version of 'Trainspotting' is coming to London's West End this summer
Although we've long lived in an age where pretty much anything can and will be turned into a musical, it is nonetheless mildly surprising to hear that Irvine Welsh's classic ‘90s novel Trainspotting is being turned into a musical. Lest we…
Primary Wave Acquires Fellow Indie Music Publisher Kobalt
Independent music publisher Primary Wave is acquiring industry peer Kobalt, creating a larger player in a sector that is gained value in the streaming era. The deal brings together Kobalt, which typically accounts for about 35% of the top songs and…
Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Returning With Avett Brothers, Wilco, Sheryl Crow
Willie Nelson ‘s Outlaw Musical Festival is returning to amphitheaters across the United States this summer, but it's a smaller slate of shows than usual, and Bob Dylan is sitting this one out after fully participating in the 2024 and 2025…
Spotify wants you to explore music like never before with SongDNA
Spotify is taking music discovery to a whole new level with its latest beta feature. The company has officially announced SongDNA, an interactive tool that lets users explore the connections behind songs, including collaborators, samples, and…
Primary Wave Acquires Major Indie Music Publisher Kobalt
Primary Wave has acquired Kobalt, the companies announced Monday, a major deal in the publishing landscape that turns Primary Wave into one of the most powerful indie music companies in the industry. Neither Kobalt nor Primary Wave disclosed…
Country music legend dead at 64 after horrific motorcycle crash
COUNTRY music legend Ronnie Bowman has died after being involved in a horrific motorcycle crash. The singer-songwriter passed away on Sunday afternoon after suffering serious injuries from the accident the day before in Ashland City, Tennessee.
Back To The Future Musical Doc To Feature Michael J. Fox, Broadway Cast
EXCLUSIVE: A feature length documentary on the making of the Broadway and West End musical stage adaptation of Back to the Future will premiere tomorrow, March 24, on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and more. A Future on Stage, directed by…
Man Pleads Guilty to Making $8 Million by Creating Music With AI and Using Bots to Drive Zillions of Fake Streams
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech For quite some time now, human musicians have watched in horror as AI-generated slop has started drowning out their work on streaming platforms. Companies like Spotify have…
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