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Musicians Union Launches Campaign Over AI Compensation
US performer union AFM has launched a new campaign around AI calling on labels to ensure musician consent is secured before including their recordings in any AI deals. It’s not clear how labels plan t
Cape Town Trio Internet Girl Release New Single 'HIGH AS HEAVEN'
Cape Town trio Internet Girl are a new kind of boy band - alt-rap with smatterings of hyperpop, punk and indie sleaze. New single ‘HIGH AS HEAVEN’ sounds like it samples Klaxons’ ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ b
Claude’s lyrics are diluting real lyrics, say music publishers in latest Anthropic proceedings
The big debate over whether or not AI training is fair use under US copyright law was taking place in court again yesterday, this time in the context of music, specifically lyrics, with the copyright
Notable music releases from the past week highlighted by CMU
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Lambrini Girls, Skepta, Bassvictim, Panchiko + Fine
Phoebe Bridgers and Tony Berg establish new record label
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Fleetwood Mac documentary "The Chain" receives title and release date
It's to be released around Rumours fiftieth anniversary
Al Di Meola reflects on collaborations with Jaco Pastorius and Phil Collins
“You don’t call Phil Collins because you need somebody to hit a snare drum. You call Phil because you wantPhil Collins”
Macklemore advocates for Palestine and ICE criticism at recent concert
"It is not political [...] The message will always be love"
Here’s How to Watch UFC 333 Live Online for Free
Live from Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24, you can watch the entire MMA event online for free.
We dig into the Blow Monkeys’ AIDS crisis-inspired hit from 1986, with new insight from its writer
The lush Blow Monkeys classic helped propel the band to fame, but its darker subtext was missed by many
Macklemore calls for “free Palestine” and condemns ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran saga
"It is not political [...] The message will always be love"
Internet Girl Debuts Alt-Rap Sound with New Single and Album
Cape Town trio Internet Girl are a new kind of boy band - alt-rap with smatterings of hyperpop, punk and indie sleaze. New single ‘HIGH AS HEAVEN’ sounds like it samples Klaxons’ ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ b
Music Publishers Challenge AI's Use of Lyrics in Copyright Case
The big debate over whether or not AI training is fair use under US copyright law was taking place in court again yesterday, this time in the context of music, specifically lyrics, with the copyright
Tony Berg Launches Crime & Punishment Records with Warner Records
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Collabhouse Reports Fourfold Subscription Increase
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Fleetwood Mac Documentary Title and Release Date Revealed
It's to be released around Rumours fiftieth anniversary
Al Di Meola on Collaborations
“You don’t call Phil Collins because you need somebody to hit a snare drum. You call Phil because you wantPhil Collins”
Joe Bonamassa on Eric Clapton's Sound
Ahead of his appearance at Crossroads 2026, Joe Bonamassa promises MusicRadar he's not stalking Clapton – but he has been paying close attention to his sound
Noel Gallagher Discusses Oasis Reunion
"You've just got to hope that you can do whatever it is you're trying to do as well as you once did it," said Gallagher, who also discussed being a "low-key" rock star, his friendship with Paul McCart
Slayyyter Cancels Tour Due to Illness
"I have laryngitis and vocal cord tears and have been ordered to go on medication and full vocal rest," she wrote, while her support act has been left stranded abroad