Believe launches a new imprint focused on Japanese hip-hop

There’s some good stuff going on in Japan with the domestic hip-hop scene, and Believe is hoping to tap into that with its latest imprint.

Spotify is shutting down its 'Music + Talk' podcasts format

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek was telling analysts earlier this week that his company would be unafraid of shutting things down.

WMG boss 'confident' that UMG and TikTok will reach a deal

Analysts in this week’s WMG earnings call asked CEO Robert Kyncl for his view on the recent dispute between UMG and TikTok.

The music sync industry is headed for an iceberg. It needs an upgrade.

Sync is arguably the last area of the music industry to be modernized, but at some point the upgrading of our of our sector has to take place.

AI can now master your music—and it does shockingly well

Suddenly, everyone can master their own music.

“A new chapter in the evolution of DJing”

The reimagined Vision Pro version of djay - already a hit on iOS, Mac, Windows and Android - enables you to mix on a set of virtual 3D turntables, interacting with them by moving the needle around or scratching. You can position yourself in various immersive environments, and there are light shows that respond in time to your performance.

Researchers claim to have invented a better version of Auto-Tune that uses AI

The new technology was created by a team at John Hopkins University.

No Stream Left Behind

Mobile devices and smart speakers have become the main listening vehicles for most age groups. This has not been an overnight event. It’s been happening for the past 5 to 7 years, at least. With that in mind, I’m repeatedly flabbergasted so many radio station streams sound as poorly as they do.

Apple moves away from iTunes on PC with new Windows apps

Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices are all designed to replace iTunes on Windows.

Muus Collective joins Web3 music accelerator headed by Warner Music Group and Polygon

Headed by Warner Music Group (WMG), the global music and entertainment giant, and Polygon Labs, a Web3 growth and development force behind the Polygon network, this program is set to drive the next evolution of the music industry through blockchain technology.

Karta launches studio dedicated to in-game experiences in Zepeto platform

Karta has launched its own studio dedicated to creating bespoke in-game experiences in Zepeto, Asia’s largest metaverse platform.  It follows the launch of Karta’s own Fortnite studio six months ago, headed up by gaming personality Leven2K. 

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