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News Orgs Dispute Trump DoJ on Fair Use and AI Training
Many of the music industry’s AI legal battles swing on whether or not AI training is ‘fair use’ under US copyright law. Donald Trump’s DoJ recently intervened in a dispute between newspapers and OpenA
Steve Stevens on Toning Down Guitar Skills
But he remembered a similar thing happening during punk
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native Review
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?
Todd Edwards on AI and Sampling
"Do you think I need to use AI? I've been making music without AI forever. I'm using it because it's an amazing adventure – I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't"
Alex Warren Cranks Up the Smoke Machine For ‘Cry Wolf’ Performance on ‘Fallon’
The California singer and songwriter performed the "Wildchild" ballad on late-night TV.
Macklemore “blown away” as ‘Free Palestine’ tour sells out, promises “line-ups coming soon”
"When those in power try to silence our calls for liberation, art will always be a form of resistance"
Alex Warren Cranks Up the Smoke Machine For ‘Cry Wolf’ Performance on ‘Fallon’: Watch
The California singer and songwriter performed the "Wildchild" ballad on late-night TV.
This documentary about Gaza is beating ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ at the box office
'NAZA' examines "the systems behind the mass killing of Palestinian civilians"
Ed Sheeran didn’t want to “get into politics” on U2 collab ‘Yours Eternally’, claims Bono
The single featured a Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier, and the EP it featured on was “dedicated to those fighting on the frontlines of freedom”
CMU highlights standout music releases from the past week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Adult DVD, Ray Laurél, Queens of The Stone Age, Tinashe + Perfume Genius
Ed Sheeran show threatened by storm; promoters offer refunds
Ed Sheeran is due back on stage later today at the stadium owned by billionaire Robert Kraft, who forced the axing of Macklemore from the show. However, stormy weather might cause a cancellation, plus
Oasis tickets reach £3000 amid government touting ban uncertainty
Touts were selling tickets for next year’s Oasis shows at nearly £3000 a piece on Friday, even though the band say touted tickets are “liable to be cancelled”. The UK government has promised to ban fo
L'Objectif release new single 'Walking Home (From The City)'
Leeds four-piece L'Objectif make high adrenaline post-punk with New Order propulsions and vocals that dacne somewhere between Morrissey and Jarvis Cocker. New single 'Walking Home (From The City)' is
News orgs dispute Trump's DoJ on 'fair use' in OpenAI case
Many of the music industry’s AI legal battles swing on whether or not AI training is ‘fair use’ under US copyright law. Donald Trump’s DoJ recently intervened in a dispute between newspapers and OpenA
Steve Stevens on Adapting Musical Style for Grunge and Punk
But he remembered a similar thing happening during punk
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native Amp Simulator Review
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?
Todd Edwards on AI in Music Production
"Do you think I need to use AI? I've been making music without AI forever. I'm using it because it's an amazing adventure – I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't"
U2 and Third Man Records Release Limited Edition 'Carnaval De Luz' Vinyl
The yellow and black design has been created specifically for independent music retailers
Silverchair Won't Play 2026 NRL Grand Final Due to Rustiness
“Thanks to everyone who’s asked if we’re playing before the game. We’re way too rusty, so sorry, no can do," a statement reads.
U2 team up with Jack White’s Third Man Records for ‘Carnaval De Luz’ limited-edition vinyl
The yellow and black design has been created specifically for independent music retailers