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Deezer's new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
As the rise of AI-generated music on streaming services continues, concerns are growing regarding how AI companies use copyrighted material to train their models, as well as how potential manipulations in streaming systems could lead to fraud.
World Cup blends soccer with global music stars
The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT From world-famous artists performing at the…
Music Publishers Are Cautiously Warming to AI Song Generator Startups
Artificial intelligence was the main conversation at the National Music Publishers Association's annual meeting in New York on Wednesday, as the trade organization announced during the event that it inked a licensing agreement with AI music…
Six Australian music acts inducted into ARIA Hall of Fame
Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika and Linda Bull were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Sydney. Thursday night's honours included a posthumous gong for Indigenous icon Gurrumul, who died…
Noname Is Touring 'Telefone': Everything We Loved in Music This Week
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week. 2016 is so back. If you would've told us that Noname would be touring Telefone in 2026, we would surely have not believed you. In commemoration of the…
Ahdritz Capital Leads Investment in AI-Distributor Madverse Music Group
New Delhi-based distributor Madverse Music Group said on Thursday (June 11) it secured seed funding from a group of investors led by Kobalt co-founder Willard Ahdritz ‘s investment firm, Ahdritz Capital. Founded in 2023 by CEO Rohan Nesho…
The Rise and Fall of the 'Hipster Music' Era, 2000-2014: VICE's Definitive Timeline
In recent days, our timelines have broken out into a huge, sprawling fight about when the “hipster era” really was, who hipsters really were, and—by extension—what music they were actually listening to. It felt like an…
'The Come Apart' Is an Ode to Life in the Music Community
In her sophomore novel The Come Apart, Susannah Felts — an influential member of Nashville's writing community and co-founder of literary collective The Porch — explores the paradoxes of pursuing a life in the arts. The book's…
Publishing Briefs: Seeker Enters Global Distribution Partnership With Virgin Music Group
Universal Music Publishing Group has rebranded with a new logo (seen above). “Everything in music starts with a songwriter,” Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of UMPG, said in a statement. “Great songs transcend generations…
Swiss festival season opens with music legends and streaming stars
The festival kicks off on Thursday with Festi'Neuch (June 12-15) and the Greenfield Festival (June 11-13). In Neuchâtel, the festival is sold out, with a mix of French-language stars and new streaming stars. Vanessa Paradis, Feu Chatterton…
Grammy House NY pop-up celebrates the artists and visionaries shaping the future of music
NEW YORK -- When you think of the Grammys, you might imagine the glitz, glamour and gold of the music industry's biggest awards night. To the Recording Academy, however, a Grammy represents the countless individuals who keep the music industry…
Larry Jackson Exposed Why Black Culture Is One of Music's Most Valuable Economic Forces
Few forces have shaped modern music more profoundly than Black culture. From the earliest days of blues and jazz to the global dominance of hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary pop, Black artists have consistently driven innovation throughout the…
YouTube Music finally tests a block option for artists, but don't get your hopes up just yet
YouTube Music is testing a highly requested “Don't recommend artist” button on Android to block unwanted musicians. The feature currently only appears on the app's home page. It does not appear in the playing queue or generated…
Award winning MTV team is making free political music videos for any 2026 campaign
Flaming Justice has introduced its newest project, The Flame, an ambitious series of visually powerful music videos. The project combines hand-crafted artwork, innovative digital production, and inspiring storytelling, creating content designed to…
Did Bridgit Mendler End Her 9-Year Music Hiatus? The Truth Behind Surprise EP Drop
Watch: Bridgit Mendler's ‘Good Luck Charlie' Costar Jason Dolley Reacts to Her Career as a CEO (Exclusive) Ready or not? Bridgit Mendler has revealed whether she actually dropped new music. And the answer may be disappointing for fans, as…
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