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TikTok is testing an ‘AI Song’ feature with generative lyrics

One of the obvious uses for AI music, which we’ve been predicting for a long time, is to help social-media users quickly create music.

Report: 20% of US music listeners see themselves as superfans

The music industry is surfing a new wave of excitement about superfans, sparked by Goldman Sachs’ report last year.

5 ways that audio will be transformed by technology

The future of audio will suggest music based on biometrics. Artificial intelligence will help podcasters better understand their listeners. And it will mean a more enjoyable (and peaceful) road trip with personalized content for the driver and each passenger.

Over one million “manipulated” tracks found on streaming platforms

Pex is a tech company that tracks and analyses copyrighted content on digital services. According to their data from November 2023, there are over one million tracks that have been sped-up, slowed-down or otherwise “modified” in places like Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL.

7 Tips for Curating Workout Music in 2024

Now that we’ve looked back on all the data and workout music trends from 2023, it’s time to dial in your music strategy for 2024. Here are our top workout music tips for optimizing your selections to engage and motivate your audience.

Brian Eno on AI (he’s a fan) and the Sundance documentary that bears his name

Part practical problem-solver and part esoteric theoretician, Brian Eno has been involved as a musician and producer on some of the most influential music of the past 50 years, a daunting list of collaborators that redefined pop: Roxy Music, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Devo and U2.

Saffron and Black Artist Database announce collaborative series of online music production workshops

The three-month programme – based on Saffron’s regular Tech Dissect series – will kick off on 31st January with an ‘Introduction to Ableton Live’ workshop hosted by Coco Em. Inspired by the Nairobi-based artist’s Sim Sima program, the online session is designed for absolute beginners eager to explore their musical potential on Ableton.

The Price of Music industry podcast to launch later this month

Excuse the plug, but a new podcast is launching later this month with Music Ally’s head of insight as a co-host.

New BandLab Licensing service gives creators “unparalleled avenues to monetise their music”

“It not only opens up new revenue streams for our creators… but also strengthens our purpose to democratise and grow the value of music creation worldwide.”

Anticipating the Future of Music and Media in 2024

All areas of the entertainment industry faced challenges and uncertainty in 2023 but we also witnessed some interesting trend changes. Will this year prove to be even more disruptive?

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