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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…
Police object to alcohol and music licence for Blackpool swingers club
Police are objecting to a premises licence application from a swingers club in Blackpool after it declined to agree to proposed door security conditions. Club Play has applied for its first long-term premises licence, seeking permission to carry…
Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row
A radio station has dropped Ed Sheeran's music after “the reaction from our listeners” to the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour over comments the rapper made about Gaza. All of the current support acts on Sheeran's Loop tour…
Celebrity Traitors sees soap star and music legend quickly become 'big dogs
The Celebrity Traitors is underway and the latest series' 'big dogs ' have been confirmed. EastEnders legend Ross Kemp and musician James Blunt are said to have took early control of things as the famous faces get put to the test. As the BBC…
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…
Irish music streaming growth outpaces the EU
Irish music streaming revenues grew by 7.3% last year, outpacing the wider European Union market as recorded music revenues across the bloc reached €6bn. The growth in Ireland was highlighted in a new report from the International Federation…
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…
The music lovers bringing 'proper gigs' to Prestwich in the middle of the day
A group of live music lovers are bringing gigs out of the city centre and into 'the 'burbs' to make them more accessible. With many gig venues being in the city centre and involving late nights, one community group felt they weren't inclusive and…
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…
Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music from all playlists
An Irish radio station has pulled all music by Ed Sheeran from its playlists for the foreseeable future. Classic Hits Radio confirmed that from Thursday, 17 September, tracks by the English singer will no longer be broadcast, owing to the…
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