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Industry Leaders Discuss AI, Community, and the Future of Music
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Professional Sound Alliance Formed to Combat AI Scraping
The Alliance says it was formed in response to two forms of unauthorized use, which it calls Data Piracy and Sync Piracy. Source
Reeperbahn Festival Conference Discount for AFEM Members
AFEM members get an exclusive discount on BMC with code: AFEM@RBFC26
Phoebe Bridgers’ New Song for Robert Pattinson Film
The A24 thriller about 'To Catch A Predator' marks Bridgers’ feature acting debut
Phoebe Bridgers shares new song ‘On Video’ from Robert Pattinson film ‘Primetime’
The A24 thriller about 'To Catch A Predator' marks Bridgers’ feature acting debut
Outkast Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Ovrkast
Outkast have sued Ovrkast for trademark infringement. Rapper and producer Ovrkast admitted himself in a Rolling Stone interview last year that lots of people confuse the two artist brands. A company t
Operation LUMEN Disrupts Music Piracy in Latin America
IFPI says the operation brings together authorities from Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Source
Monotone Founder Critiques Industry Focus on Followers
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
Professional Sound Alliance Formed to Combat AI Scraping
The Alliance says it was formed in response to two forms of unauthorized use, which it calls Data Piracy and Sync Piracy. Source
AFEM Members Receive Reeperbahn Discount
AFEM members get an exclusive discount on BMC with code: AFEM@RBFC26
LinkedIn Live: The Cycle to Amsterdam Dance Event
AFEM is pleased to present a LinkedIn Live conversation about the ADE Cycle, the charity ride that takes participants from London to Amsterdam Dance Event in support of Bridges for Music.
How LATAM’s Local Scenes Are Reshaping Global Dance Music
In the first part of AFEM's 20-year celebration series with Symphonic, Randi Zimmerman looks at how LATAM’s local scenes are reshaping global dance music.
“A cash grab”: Mark E Smith’s colleagues and partner wrangle over the "final” Fall album
Post Script has been put together since Smith’s death in 2018
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Will Return For ‘American Idol’ Season 25
Also linking up with the trio of judges is Emmy Award-winning OG host and producer Ryan Seacrest.
Calvin Harris’ 2027 Tour of Australia Is Already a Record-Smasher
The Scottish DJ's tour of Australia has sold more than 330,000 tickets, a national record for a headline DJ.
Calvin Harris’ 2027 Tour of Australia Is Already a Record-Smasher
The Scottish DJ's tour of Australia has sold more than 330,000 tickets, a national record for a headline DJ.
Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Madonna and Charli xcx, Kenny Chesney & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Will Return For ‘American Idol’ Season 25
Also linking up with the trio of judges is Emmy Award-winning OG host and producer Ryan Seacrest.
Phoebe Bridgers Releases New Song
The singer-songwriter is also making her acting debut in the new A24 film alongside Robert Pattinson. Phoebe Bridgers Releases New Song “On Video” from Primetime Soundtrack: Stream Karan Singh
Tegan and Sara Return with New Single “Our Year”
A collaboration with Lights, the song marks the duo’s first new music since 2022. Tegan and Sara Return with New Single “Our Year”: Stream Karan Singh