FlowGPT, an AI artist, used Bad Bunny’s voice and shot to fame

When Mauricio Bustos, 30, created the song “NostalgIA” in his humble apartment in downtown Santiago, he never expected that the Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap superstar Bad Bunny would actually pay it any mind. It was October 2023 and Bustos was publishing tracks on his YouTube channel, where he’d developed a modest fanbase that supported his career as an unsigned artist.

But “NostalgIA” hit different, and exploded on social media. Within a month, the song had struck viral gold, racking up half a million TikTok views and nearly a million Spotify streams. It even made it to the top 20 of Spain’s Spotify streaming charts.

Spotify adds seven million subscribers in Q2 and reports record profitability

The streaming giant added seven million subscribers and achieved record profitability in the three months. “Our business continued to perform well in Q2, led by healthy subscriber gains, improved monetisation and record profitability,” said Spotify in its update to investors. “Although we did see another quarter of MAU variability, funnel conversion remained strong, particularly in developed markets where we recently adjusted pricing.”

SoundExchange sues AccuRadio over alleged unpaid royalties owed to artists and rightsholders

SoundExchange notes in its lawsuit that AccuRadio “operates a multichannel internet radio service that provides access to over a thousand pre-developed music channels and access to millions of sound recordings”.

AccuRadio claims to reach almost 1 million unique listeners per month “with an audience of as many as 25,000 simultaneous listeners”.

Ariana Grande is latest western artist to join Hybe’s Weverse

More than 10 million fans and nearly 150 artists are currently on Hybe’s Weverse social platform, with its initial growth fueled by K-Pop artists like BTS and Enhypen.

Cercle Music Festivals Bring Fans And Musicians To Stunning Locations

Unlike festivals in the United States, there were no guests on the stages, only the D.J.s and their co-performers. It made the event more elegant in a way. At big events in the U.S., there tend to be crowds on stage behind the D.J., dividing the crowd into the privileged and the masses. The Cercle event was warmer because there was no differentiation between fans.

Spotify launches a parental guide as part of its safety efforts

Regulators in various countries have been keeping up the pressure on social-media giants over safety and privacy for young people, with various investigations and fines.

The Best DAW Software Recommended by WIRED’s Resident Musicians

From Ableton and Pro Tools to iPad apps—get the most out of your music with these digital audio workstations, or DAWs.

Positive Trends for Independent Musicians: Insights from Luminate 2024 Midyear Report

The Luminate 2024 Midyear Report reveals positive trends for independent musicians and highlights critical shifts in consumer behavior, streaming patterns, and emerging genres.

300 Publishing aligns with Warner Chappell on emerging and established songwriters

The new venture includes hitmakers such as 300 Publishing’s Sean Momberger (pictured), who co-produced Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, as well as Jack Harlow’s Lovin’ On Me.

Beyond Four Instruments: AudioStrip's Quest for Perfect Source Separation

Basil Woods and George Spooner Share Insights on the Challenges and Innovations in High-Quality Stem Separation Beyond Four Stems.

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