Are Streaming Algorithms the New Payola?

So I am minding my own business and listening to LCD Soundsystem when suddenly, Sabrina Carpenter crashes the party. What’s really up with autoplay, smart shuffle, and AI DJs?

Have AI music generators been trained on your music?

”The outputs are positioned to compete commercially with the very songs they were trained on”: We speak with artists, lawyers, and campaigners about the music industry's battle with AI song generators.

Ariana Grande's 'My Everything' Turns 10, Streaming Soars

In addition to the her upcoming debut as Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway Musical adaption of Wicked, pop sensation Ariana Grande has more to celebrate with the 10-year anniversary of her sophomore album, My Everything occurring last week. Since then, her music has gotten a whole lot more love.

Addison Rae Eyes a Pop Breakthrough as ‘Diet Pepsi’ Streams Rise

This week's Trending Up also features Oasis' daily streaming gains thanks to their reunion news, and a potential sleeper hit on Sabrina Carpenter's new album.

Future of the Music Ecosystem in the Spotlight at the Upcoming NEW VISIONS for Music & Sound

The line-up of speakers is impressive. The speakers consist of some of the most forward-thinking artists, polymaths, entrepreneurs, technology experts, researchers, and seasoned industry professionals who come together to present and discuss creative solutions for the future music ecosystem.

Brazil’s recorded music industry up 21% in first half of 2024

Brazil was the ninth biggest recorded-music market in the world last year according to the IFPI, with strong domestic growth. How about 2024?

Producers can now create custom AI voice models in their DAW with Voice-Swap’s plugin

“Now you can make your own high-quality models and load them straight into your session.”

Three Norwegian labels merge to form Sounds Like Gold label, partnering with Virgin Music Group

The combined indie labels have the 'potential to be a real game changer' in the Nordic markets.

How licensing platform SphereTrax is shaking up sync with AI, Dolby Atmos and blockchain technology

The licensing and sync gallery simplifies the process with thousands of pre-cleared tracks available for clients including production companies in film, television, games and advertising, as well as brands, creative agencies and freelance creators. 

The Cure to release new songs as live recordings on eco-vinyl

British band The Cure haven’t released a new studio album since 2008, but in recent years have played a number of new songs live.

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