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The pushback against AI songs is music to my ears
Good news for fans of music produced by actual musicians: Some important victories are being won in the war against AI slop and trickery. In November, I wrote a column imploring Spotify — the leading music streaming platform — to make…
Grammy winner Jason Isbell is suing a Cambridge-based AI music platform. Here's why.
Jason Isbell, a six-time Grammy winning singer and songwriter, and three other artists recently filed a class action lawsuit against Cambridge-based AI music generating platform Suno for the commercial exploitation of their identities, the lawsuit…
Cheryl Tweedy hints at new Girls Aloud music ahead of special anniversary
Girls Aloud could be working on new music. The girl group, who were formed in 2002, last released a single, I'll Stand By You (Sarah's Version), in 2024, in aid of Comic Relief and in honour of their late bandmate, Sarah Harding. Prior to that…
Music Distribution, Explained: And Why It Matters More Than Ever for Independent Artists
The music industry has never had fewer gatekeepers. Independent artists are increasingly releasing music without traditional label deals, while established acts have more options for retaining ownership and control over their recordings. In 2025…
How TV, Social Media & Music Streaming Revived Catalog Music | On the Record
Rob Jonas, CEO of Luminate, joins On the Record to break down nostalgia and catalog music listening, and why older songs are dominating more than ever in the streaming era. From the Stranger Things effect to TV/film synchs and social media…
Bay Area woman's nonprofit boost music careers for women, gender-expansive people
Only about 5% of professionals in music and audio production are women or gender-expansive people. A San Francisco woman has been working to change the face of sound for more than 20 years. Terri Winston was directing the sound recording arts…
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Why Hyundai is investing in a music IP when it could simply sponsor concerts
For most brands, music marketing can mean putting a logo on a concert, setting up a stall at a festival and catching the audience between performances. But Virat Khullar, head of marketing, Hyundai Motor India, says Hyundai has been looking at…
Jacinda Ardern never expected to have to pick her walkout music
When Jacinda Ardern decided to run for prime minister of Aotearoa/New Zealand in 2017, she knew there would be a lot of surprising moments. But there was one she hadn't anticipated. 'One of the things that you don't prepare for is when they come…
Dolly Parton Tribute Special Set by Country Music Association
Following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton last month, the Country Music Association has set a live, two-hour evening dedicated to honoring the beloved star. The tribute, titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A…
Pink Sweat$ on the Music That Keeps Him Moving | Billboard x Planet Fitness
From soulful melodies to everyday movement, Pink Sweat$ shares how music helps him reset, recharge and show up as his best self. He opens up about finding balance, building confidence and embracing a wellness journey that feels authentic to…
Madonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards With First Show Performance in 23 Years
Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The pop star last graced the VMA stage as a performer with her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She already…
Former footy stars celebrate 'homoerotic nature' of contact sport in new music video
As a breathless and sweaty rugby scrum reaches climax in rising Australian artist ANDY's new music video, retired AFL player Mitch Brown kisses the artist before spitting blue electrolyte drink into his mouth in the first public display of his…
House Lawmakers Launch Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports Caucus
EXCLUSIVE: A group of House lawmakers is launching a new caucus focused on the economic and cultural impact of movies, music, entertainment and sports. The Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus is being launched by Rep. Sydney…
The Clock That Works Like a Music Box, With Dice Instead of Bells
Most clocks either sweep hands around a dial or flash numbers on a screen, and neither option feels particularly satisfying to watch. OVODYO skips both approaches entirely, telling time with two rolling, dice-like balls that physically tumble into…
Stella Lefty Song Debate, Lil Durk Verdict, Bruce Springsteen Ruling & More Top Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: They say all press is good press. They say that, right? Well, Stella Lefty is currently testing the absolute limits of the theory. Amid a meteoric rise, the country singer is the talk of the music industry. That's partly because her…
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