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Spotify Supremium leak reveals what the new tier and some features may look like at launch

Screenshots have emerged online of what may be the user interface for Spotify’s long-awaited Supremium tier. Or should we say “Enhanced Listening”? This is apparently the new name for the tier according to user OhItsTom who posted seven images of the potential update on Reddit. 

They reveal what the new tier could look like on desktop and mobile devices. What’s interesting about the pictures is that they show some of the tools and text windows that may be present in the final product. 

Qobuz Rolls Out New Music Discovery for Classical Fans, Android TV Users

Qobuz says it has supercharged its music discovery features and classical search, while making it easier to pay for downloads. Also new is Qobuz Radio, which curates unique playlists of 30 songs that are designed to reflect your musical tastes. Qobuz Radio is available on both iOS and Android.

Live Nation deepens Snapchat partnership with Snap Nation

Live Nation and Snapchat’s parent company Snap have been working together for some time. Now they’re trying something new.

SoundCloud adds ‘Buzzing Playlists’ to boost artist discovery

SoundCloud has rolled out a new group of playlists focused on new music.

ICMP's John Phelan on Taking Steps to Protect Music From AI

If anyone’s got their finger on the pulse of the latest developments in music copyright and AI it’s John Phelan, the Director General of ICMP, the global trade body that represents the music publishing industry worldwide.

AudioStrip wins grant funding for AI source-separation technology

AudioStrip is one of six ‘lead organisations’ – the awarded projects tend to be collaborative but with one entity leading the application – to share a £1m pot of funding from the scheme.

AI and data drive Gotobeat's vision for live music industry

Their technology predicts demand for emerging artists and helps secure ideal venues for sell-out performances.

Can the future of music be decentralized, community-focused and AI-friendly?

Cointelegraph spoke with the blockchain-based music streaming platform Audius on its new marketplace, AI integrations, and music-focused approach to crypto and Web3.

How to Protect Intellectual Property in the Age of AI

The recent explosion of global patent filings has caused many executives to reconsider their patent strategy and budget. Patents are used very differently by large multinational companies compared to small- and medium-sized firms

How Beatoven.ai Is Disrupting The Music Industry With AI & Exclusive Artist Collaborations

Founded In 2021, Beatoven.ai utilises advanced AI music generation techniques to create background music for video, podcast, and game creators.

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