Music & Tech
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones See Major Discount for Memorial Day
Bose headphones and Apple AirPods are also heavily discounted. Sony WH-1000XM5 Drops Below $250 to Lead the Best Memorial Day Headphone Sales Eddie Fu
Memorial Day Sales Feature AirPods Pro 3 at $199
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
TAEYONG of NCT Discusses His First Studio Album ‘WYLD’
Following two years in the military, the leader of K-pop's experimental clan explains why his first studio album is symbolic of freedom and growth.
AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
NCT’s TAEYONG on His Evolution & Letting Instinct Lead While Making ‘WYLD’: ‘I Just Do What I Want’
Following two years in the military, the leader of K-pop's experimental clan explains why his first studio album is symbolic of freedom and growth.
Brighton Music Conference 2026
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Fri
Behringer Teases Numerous Unreleased Music Products
Product listings for upcoming synths, samplers, drum machines, controllers and sequencers briefly appeared on Behringer's website before being taken down
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board
Music industry new hires and promotions took place at AEG Presents U.K., Activist Artist Management and more.
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board
Music industry new hires and promotions took place at AEG Presents U.K., Activist Artist Management and more.
Lucian Grainge Discusses Spotify Partnership
During Grainge’s keynote, he delved into details about UMG’s newly announced partnership with Spotify to allow for AI covers and remixes.
Lucian Grainge Chats New Spotify Partnership, AI & Likeness Rights at Greater Together LA Keynote
During Grainge’s keynote, he delved into details about UMG’s newly announced partnership with Spotify to allow for AI covers and remixes.
From Spotify and UMG’s landmark AI deal to Shamrock’s $813M raise… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
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
Chart Rewind: In 1976, Merle Haggard’s Bicentennial ‘Freedom Train’ Rolled
The audio history lesson tracked America’s story from the Revolution through the Civil Rights era.
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
Udio reveals details of its licensed AI-music app Starstruck
We all knew that AI-music firm Udio is working on a new service to launch later this year, based on its licensing deals with labels. We also knew that the new service would enable fans to play with the music and sound of artists who’d opted in, and that it would be a ‘walled garden’ […]
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
MusicRadar deals of the week: A jaw-dropping $1,869 saving on Waves plugins, $600 off a legendary Gibson acoustic, plus all the best Memorial Day sales
We've uncovered the very best Memorial Day offers on a range of music-making gear at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend and more
Universal Music Group and TikTok strike new multi-year licensing deal — with expanded AI protections for artists and songwriters
TikTok and UMG say they will work together to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform Source