Former WMG exec Stu Bergen set to become Deezer’s interim CEO

Deezer doesn’t have a new CEO yet to replace outgoing boss Jeronimo Folgueira, but it does have a steady pair of hands to hold the wheel.

Peloton launches first ever DJ rides residency in partnership with Defected

The first class taught by Leanne Hainsby on March 21 will include a custom mix by DJ and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster Arielle Free. 

Video Games Drive New Generation to Classical Music

An unexpected mix of video games and classical music leads to a new era of orchestral soundtracks, turning new generations from TikTok tunes to Beethoven.

LimeWire's Transformation into a Generative AI Powerhouse

During its peak, Limewire became one of the most popular file-sharing applications, tapping into the burgeoning demand for digital music and media. However, its very nature, which facilitated easy sharing of copyrighted material, eventually led to legal challenges.

Jewel Presents Immersive Art Experience at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health pioneer Jewel, will debut her inaugural museum venture at the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art this spring. The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel will explore the intersection of music, mental health, technology, and art.

Study reveals how Spotify algorithms affect listening and discovery

A new study that analyzed 25.3 billion Spotify streams provides a look at how the streamer’s algorithms work and how they are changing how music is listened to and discovered.

France and Spain recorded music markets both grew in 2023

The latest industry bodies to publish recorded-music figures for 2023 are SNEP in France and Promusicae in Spain.

Licensing music for sports training apps & VR sports training apps

The horizons of sports training are continually expanding as the number and variety of training apps grows, including sports apps that incorporate virtual reality and smart sports equipment. One thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of motivating music to help athletes optimize their focus, energy, and performance.

Taco Bell expands US ‘Feed The Beat’ music program to the UK

Of all the ways a brand can support musicians, “picking up the taco tab for artists while they’re on tour” is one of the most practical.

An AI cyborg and an orchestra are about to collide onstage in Chicago

A crop of Chicago musicians, including composer Clarice Assad, are taking inspiration from artificial intelligence. And their experiments are coming to a stage near you. 

Vinil aims to give celebrities more control in the age of AI

One important strand of the last year’s debates about generative AI has been authentication. Vinil is taking a new spin on that.

Taylor Swift AI experiment shows potentially 'scary' future of music

This Taylor Swift artificial intelligence experiment is fascinating, and quite scary.

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