Music & Tech
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.
Trump Administration Supports OpenAI in Fair Use Case; Implications for 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
Trump Administration's Stance on AI and Copyright
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Trump Administration Sides with OpenAI 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
Manic Street Preachers Discuss
Nicky Wire talks to NME about the new box set celebrating their seminal dark masterpiece, memories of 1994, the Kieran Evans live film and Steven Wilson spatial audio mix of the original album, and an
Manic Street Preachers tell us about their “vicious” ‘The Holy Bible’ live album and film
Nicky Wire talks to NME about the new box set celebrating their seminal dark masterpiece, memories of 1994, the Kieran Evans live film and Steven Wilson spatial audio mix of the original album, and an exclusive lowdown on new material they're working on ahead of their tour with Suede The post Manic
US Administration Backs OpenAI in Fair Use 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
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce First Studio Album "The Sea Of Emotion"
The much-anticipated Satch/Vai record will be out November 6 via earMUSIC and it's called The Sea Of Emotion. Watch the video to new single Mayhem here
Audacity 4 Marks Major Update for Audio Editor
Audacity 4 overhauls the software's editing workflow, polishes up its interface and introduces new ways for users to organize their work