Music & Tech
Beyoncé Gets a ‘B-Day’ No. 1 as ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Tops Adult R&B Airplay
The new radio champ appears on the 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of her 2006 studio album.
US Administration Sides with OpenAI in Fair Use Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
US Government Intervention in AI Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Executive Turntable: Samantha Juneman Named Head of Music at Mattel
Warner Music launches Warner Records Germany, Xelon launched a new London office and a new agent joins Paladin Artists.
Executive Turntable: Samantha Juneman Named Head of Music at Mattel
Warner Music launches Warner Records Germany, Xelon launched a new London office and a new agent joins Paladin Artists.
Prince Estate Responds to Claims of Posthumous Polishing of ‘Timeless’ Vault Album Track ‘Calabama’: ‘Of Course, No AI Was Used’
The recently released collection gathers 10 songs from across the span of the late rock icon's career.
Jason Isbell Sues Suno
A group of musicians led by the 400 Unit frontman accuse the company of using their work without permission
Stream On This Week: Very Odd Odd Couples, and Special Guests Recommend Studio 60, Tim Curry, and More
Here are the best movies and TV shows to stream the weekend of September 4th. Stream On This Week: Very Odd Odd Couples, and Special Guests Recommend Studio 60, Tim Curry, and More Liz Shannon Miller
Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige Ad, Says She Never Authorized Campaign
The AI music company says it struck a deal with someone who falsely presented themselves as Blige's representative. Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige Ad, Says She Never Authorized Campaign Alex Krinsky
Prince Estate Addresses AI Rumors with Call for Respect
They have also requested for fans to raise their concerns with more “kindness and respect” going forward
Prince estate respond to fans’ concern over rumours of AI use on new ‘Timeless’ release
They have also requested for fans to raise their concerns with more “kindness and respect” going forward
US Administration Supports OpenAI in Copyright Case, Impacting Music Industry
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
"I was with Eric Clapton and said, ‘Why don’t you come to the studio and play on this song?’ He said, ‘Oh, no – I can’t do that. Nobody’s ever played on a Beatles’ record": The music theory behind The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps
We put one of The Fab Four's most beloved tunes under the musical microscope
Suno pulls unapproved Mary J. Blige ad campaign citing deception
Waking up to find that Mary J. Blige appearing in an ad for AI-music platform Suno is quite the eye-opener. Waking up to find that said campaign has already been pulled because she hadn’t approved it… well, let’s just say our eyes are currently on springs like a classic Tex Avery cartoon character.
NCS and Monstercat are holding a friendly 15th-birthday battle
It’s not just Music Ally celebrating a big birthday this year (incorporated 25 years ago yesterday, since you ask). Pioneering independent labels NCS and Monstercat are both celebrating their 15th anniversaries in 2026. The post is from Music Ally.
Metaverse music update: Kacey Musgraves, Soapbox, Young Roddo
Kacey Musgraves is the latest artist to appear in a music concert made for Meta Quest VR headsets. A 49-minute performance of hits plus tracks from her latest album has been launched as ‘Kacey Musgraves Middle of Nowhere: An Immersive Experience’, filmed in the Billy Bob’s Texas venue in Fort Worth.
Trump Administration's Stance on AI Copyright Cases
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Musicians Sue AI Platform Suno Over Identity and Style Infringement
They claim that “the platform is built to identify musicians by name and generate identity-evocative output on command”
Jason Isbell and other musicians file lawsuit against AI software Suno, alleging it copies artists’ identity and style without consent
They claim that “the platform is built to identify musicians by name and generate identity-evocative output on command”
FL Studio says GenAI can help people ‘get into music-making’
Generative-AI music tools can be a powerful funnel for bringing complete beginners into human music-making, according to the CEO and CTO of Image-Line, the company behind popular DAW FL Studio (formerly Fruity Loops). The post is from Music Ally.