Metallica’s Mexico concert is coming to Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Titled Metallica, the performance was filmed during the legendary metal band’s sold-out M72 World Tour finale in Mexico City and features full performances of Whiplash, One, and Enter Sandman. It debuts today (March 14).

AI is reshaping the music creator economy, and that change will reshape the music business

Following a pandemic surge, 2023 and 2024 were less buoyant years for music creator tools companies. Both user and revenue growth slowed, with some sections of the market hit particularly hard.

Recorded music market 2024: $36.2 billion, up 6.5%

The music business is going to have to get used to operating in challenging global circumstances, even before considering a growing catalogue of disruptive industry specific trends such as bifurcation, the rise of the Global South, and a fast-maturing streaming market.

BMI launches ‘Spark’ program offering tools and resources to music creators

The initiative, available to its affiliated songwriters, composers, and producers, aims to support artists at every career stage, BMI says.

Sony Music sues University of Southern California over music used in social media posts

Lawyers for Sony provided a list of 283 USC social media posts they say violated the company's copyrights.

Don’t Let AI Steal the Spotlight: Why Your Chill Beats Playlist Should Support Real Artists

As the 'chill beats' industry continues to grow in popularity, LBB’s April Summers makes the case for supporting human-made music channels over AI-generated content.

Believe’s 2024 saw 12.3% growth and 800bn streams milestone

Independent music firm Believe has published its figures for 2024, revealing that its revenues grew by 12.3% to €988.8m last year.

Bria raises $40m to expand patented attribution engine to AI-generated music content

Latest round brings company's total capital raised to $65 million.

sónar+D 2025 unveils exhibitors' list with programs on alternative use of AI in music and arts

Sónar+D 2025 reveals the full list of exhibitors, including programs on alternative uses of AI in music and arts. The event takes place between June 12th and 14th at the Palau de Congressos de Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Sónar festival and Sónar by Day.

EMPIRE Partners with AudioShake to Deliver Stems and Lyrics for EMPIRE Catalog

In this partnership, EMPIRE will utilize AudioShake’s innovative stem and lyric separation technologies to create stems and lyrics for its catalog.

History of rock 'n' roll brought to life in 'Amplified' Las Vegas exhibit

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