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digitaltrends.com - Shikhar Mehrotra - The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
Digital Trends

I've caught myself bopping along to a new viral quite a few times, only to realize that it was created using artificial intelligence. Turns out the labels are just as fed up with this as I am. A coalition of nearly a dozen record companies…

forbes.com - Megan Poinski - Marketing Meets Music: How Brands Are Striking The Perfect Melody
Marketing Meets Music: How Brands Are Striking The Perfect Melody
Forbes

It's been nearly 45 years since MTV launched, making music videos a part of how people experience music. The craft, messages and distribution of music videos have changed dramatically over the years, but one thing remains constant: People enjoy…

techcrunch.com - Lauren Forristal - Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer
Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer
TechCrunch

Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans. Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback. Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp's…

mirror.co.uk - Angie Quinn - Inside Nicki Chapman's life with music star husband and terrifying diagnosis
Inside Nicki Chapman's life with music star husband and terrifying diagnosis
Daily Mirror

Nicki Chapman has led an eventful life, from marrying a famous music star to receiving a life-changing diagnosis. The former Spice Girls promoter has been a familiar face on British television for 25 years, having gained recognition as a judge on…

bbc.co.uk - Mark Savage - BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards
BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards
BBC

Korean pop group BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The news came in a co-ordinated Instagram post, with all seven members of the band uploading an identical statement. 'We have decided…

businessinsider.com - Callie Ahlgrim - The biggest song of summer 2026 isn't pop music - it's an easy-listening country hit
The biggest song of summer 2026 isn't pop music - it's an easy-listening country hit
Business Insider

Nearly eight months into 2026, pop music fans are unusually awash with offerings from A-listers: Harry Styles, Drake, and Ariana Grande have all released chart-topping songs this year, not to mention that dancefloor legends like Madonna and Robyn…

variety.com - Corbin Bolies - Music Companies Demand More Scrutiny of AI-Generated Tracks Before Chart Debuts
Music Companies Demand More Scrutiny of AI-Generated Tracks Before Chart Debuts
Variety

A collection of record labels — including labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music — on Wednesday proposed a new set of guidelines for how AI-generated music could chart, demanding only tracks that were…

billboard.com - Chris Eggertsen - Merck Mercuriadis to Deliver Keynote at Music Tectonics Conference 2026
Merck Mercuriadis to Deliver Keynote at Music Tectonics Conference 2026
Billboard

Merck Mercuriadis, the founder and former CEO of Hipgnosis who recently launched a new venture called Hipgnosis Artist Partnerships, is slated to deliver the keynote at the 2026 Music Tectonics conference, it was announced on Wednesday (July 29).

androidauthority.com - Ryan McNeal - Google's new Lyria 3.5 model promises richer, more emotional music
Google's new Lyria 3.5 model promises richer, more emotional music
Android Authority

Google has announced the launch of Lyria 3.5. The new music generation model produces more complex melodic structures, higher-quality lyrics, and improved vocals. Lyria 3.5 is rolling out today in Google Flow Music. Last week, Google announced the…

rollingstone.com - Marissa R. Moss - Country Music Is Coming Out Strong Against Data Centers
Country Music Is Coming Out Strong Against Data Centers
Rolling Stone

There's always been at least two things that country music — and the country at large — could rally behind: Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. We can now add “vehement opposition to data centers ” to that very short list.

globalnews.ca - Rachel Goodman - BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added - National
BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added - National
Global News

K-pop group BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for the 2027 Grammys in co-ordinated Instagram posts shared on each of the seven members' accounts. “We have decided not to submit our music to the Grammys this year. We…

sequimgazette.com - Matthew Nash - 'Titanic the Musical' returns to Port Angeles
'Titanic the Musical' returns to Port Angeles
Sequim Gazette

Ghostlight Productions is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a big crash and a splash revisiting its second show ever, “Titanic the Musical.” Opening night is set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, in Port Angeles High School Auditorium…

huffingtonpost.co.uk - Amy Glover - BTS Won't Submit Their Music For 2027 Grammys Consideration
BTS Won't Submit Their Music For 2027 Grammys Consideration
HuffPost UK

K-pop superstars BTS have said that they won't be submitting their music for consideration in 2027's Grammy Awards, set to take place in February. Each of the band's seven members (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook) posted the same…

billboard.com - Tom Roland - Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
Billboard

Sometimes it's the listener who feels it, sometimes it's a third person who's victimized by the pain, and sometimes the truth-teller suffers worse than anyone else for having to say it. But people lie. Regardless of their reasons or their intent…

timeout.com - Amy Houghton - York's beautiful botanical gardens are getting more music concerts
York's beautiful botanical gardens are getting more music concerts
Time Out

News The local council has granted permission for six more days of live events at the Museum Gardens next summer Written by Amy Houghton Contributing writer Across the three summers that York Museum Gardens has been hosting live music gigs, it's…

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