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Spotify’s transformation into an AI slop factory commences as it announces Universal “superfan” remix gimmick and Live Nation ticketing wheeze
Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involved in a pre-sale tickets scheme. It remains to be seen if Spotify users want either of those things
“Firmly artist-centric, rooted in responsible AI, and will drive growth for the entire ecosystem”: Spotify and Universal to collaborate on new AI music creation system that will enable fans to generate remixes and covers for all to hear
Fans will be able to create legal AI remixes
Zendaya on Tom Holland
The actress noted, however, that while the couple don't have any scenes together in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, she cried watching Holland on set.
Philipp Jung, Co-Founder of Get Physical and M.A.N.D.Y., Has Died
The German house DJ, producer, and label boss helped conduct transitions in electronic music as house spilled into adjacent scenes in the 2000s
Philipp Jung, Co-Founder of Get Physical and M.A.N.D.Y., Has Died
The German house DJ, producer, and label boss helped conduct transitions in electronic music as house spilled into adjacent scenes in the 2000s
Zendaya on Working with Tom Holland
The actress noted, however, that while the couple don't have any scenes together in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, she cried watching Holland on set.
WMG-backed pilot shows unsold vinyl records can be recycled
Recycled vinyl has been A Thing for a while now… but is it really A Thing that sounds as good as non-recycled vinyl? A pilot scheme from Warner Music Group and GZ Media aims to prove that it does. The pilot involved taking 10,000 unsold records, shredding them, and then pressing new records made up
US attorneys general seek Live Nation / Ticketmaster breakup
Live Nation settled with the US Department of Justice a few days into its antitrust trial, but a number of state attorneys general continued with their lawsuit… and won. The trial has now moved into its ‘remedies’ phase where both sides tell the judge what punishments Live Nation should or shouldn’t
I want to hold your handset: Paul McCartney set for TikTok Q&A
You can’t fault the promo campaign for Sir Paul McCartney’s new album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, which has seen the veteran Beatle popping up on podcasts, late-night talk-shows and various other places. And now TikTok. McCartney will be taking part in a livestreamed Q&A on the app on 27 May, talkin
Zendaya Said Working on ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With Partner Tom Holland Was ‘A Dream’
The actress noted, however, that while the couple don't have any scenes together in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, she cried watching Holland on set.
Spotify sets out its strategy: ‘No such thing as an average user’
We reported yesterday on two of the big announcements from Spotify’s ‘Investor Day’: its new ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature for superfans and its deal with Universal Music Group for AI fan covers and remixes. But there were plenty of other talking points from the day. Among them: co-CEO Alex Norström
The Acceleration of SPFDJ: Analyzing the 25% Growth Surge
SPFDJ demonstrates a significant upward trajectory in digital engagement, marking a 25% increase in Spotify followers as niche electronic audience metrics begin to scale.
Billy Joel Biopic Set to Exclude Singer's Music
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
SPFDJ: The Ascending Profile of an Enigmatic Force
A recent surge in streaming engagement points to a growing interest in SPFDJ, an artist cultivating a potent presence through sound rather than traditional biography within the electronic music landscape.
Ekko & Sidetrack set release date for Never Adds Up (Ekko & Sidetrack Remix)
Electronic production duo Ekko & Sidetrack have scheduled the independent release of their single Never Adds Up (Ekko & Sidetrack Remix) for May 22, 2026.
Ecca Vandal announces new electronic album LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW
Ecca Vandal is set to release a new electronic album titled LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW independently on May 22, 2026.
Nylara Voss announces new electronic single, After Midnight
Electronic artist Nylara Voss is set to release the single "After Midnight" on May 22, 2026, as an independent release.
Bleachers announces new electronic album 'everyone for ten minutes'
Bleachers is set to release the independent electronic album 'everyone for ten minutes' on May 22, 2026, featuring a single long-form track.
Maisie Peters announces new electronic album Florescence for May 2026 release
Maisie Peters is set to release a new electronic album titled Florescence on May 22, 2026, as an independent release featuring one track.
Veeze Returns With Surprise Mixtape
Y’all Won is out now