Can James Blake's New Platform Fix the Industry?

Is this a new platform a lifeline for struggling artists, a temporary band-aid for a broken entertainment industry, or simply an empty promise?

Rostr launches 'Stack' directory of music tools and resources

It’s called ‘Stack’ and is a directory of “tools, resources and curated recommendations” aimed at musicians as well as industry professionals.

Top 10 Audio Brands of 2024 Revealed by Landor Group and WPP

Sound has transitioned from an afterthought to a critical element for brands seeking to enhance consumer experiences and recognition, especially as advertisers come around to the power and reach of radio. So who are the brands best handling audio?

Avicii Radio channel launches on SiriusXM

The channel kicks off with Music For a Better Day, which will feature "exclusive commentary" from artists on the subject of mental health

AI Music: The New Copyright Clusterf*ck?

It's here: music is having its ChatGPT moment. Or perhaps more accurately, its Midjourney moment. The artificial intelligence train is barreling through the music industry at full speed, a reminder of the tumultuous times of cassette tapes, the fight against illegal downloading and the rise of streaming—now with a metallic AI twist.

'You hum it, I'll play it' finally comes to music streaming – thanks, YouTube Music

There's good news for anybody suffering from earworms who has an Android phone: the "hum to search" feature that YouTube Music was experimenting with is now rolling out as a fully fledged feature in the Android app. It's a kind of Shazam for earworms, although instead of having to hear the actual track in order to recognize it, the feature listens to your version of it and tries to work out what it is based on your performance – whether that be humming or singing. 

Power is shifting to AI-generated music and algorithmic discovery

It is not impossible for the largest traditional music rightsholders to thrive in this ‘new normal’. But, due to a number of threats to their dominance, the global business’s power balance is irrevocably changing.

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.

‘We don’t look at metrics. We just look at talent.’

PULSE Music Group's Josh Abraham and Scott Cutler talk artist development and Tommy Richman's viral hit MILLION DOLLAR BABY.

The AI Rap Era Has Already Started. Here’s Why It Might Be Great

Purists recoiled when Drake used new technology to diss Kendrick Lamar in the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg—but that's what always happens when hip-hop is on the verge of another evolutionary leap.

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