Music & Tech
How ‘Superfandom’ is Reshaping Music Streaming’s Next Chapter
By Con Raso, CEO and founder of music cloud platform Tuned Global.Streaming executives from SoundCloud, Audiomack, and Tuned Global say the future of music platforms lies in community, local scenes – and […] The post is from Music Ally.
‘Pokémon Go’ player data used to train US AI military drones
“We should be a lot more upset about this. This is beyond grotesque”
Suno’s chief product officer defends ‘platform integrity’ policies
Suno is preparing to launch its first model based on music licensed from rightsholders: something its CEO Mikey Shulman trailed in his recent announcement of the company’s $400m funding round.
Google States YouTube Music Uploads Permitted for AI Training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
The Weeknd’s 2026 Shows Add $440 Million and 3 Million Tickets to Record-Breaking World Tour – So Far
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour picked back up in Manchester, resuming the tour's biggest year yet.
Google asserts rights to use YouTube music for AI training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts 'Stupid Song' on 'Kimmel'
Rodrigo dropped by Kimmel's studios for her second performance in as many nights.
The Weeknd’s 2026 Shows Add $440 Million and 3 Million Tickets to Record-Breaking World Tour – So Far
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour picked back up in Manchester, resuming the tour's biggest year yet.
Google's Stance on AI Training with YouTube Music
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Olivia Rodrigo Visits ‘Kimmel’ For World TV Premier of ‘Stupid Song’
Rodrigo dropped by Kimmel's studios for her second performance in as many nights.
NYC Street Named for Jimi Hendrix After 56-Year Petition
Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios
Olivia Rodrigo Visits ‘Kimmel’ For World TV Premier of ‘Stupid Song’: Watch
Rodrigo dropped by Kimmel's studios for her second performance in as many nights.
Olivia Rodrigo Visits ‘Kimmel’ For World TV Premiere of ‘Stupid Song’: Watch
Rodrigo dropped by Kimmel's studios for her second performance in as many nights.
Google Argues YouTube Music Uploads Allow AI Training
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in A
Epiphone Releases Alex Lifeson ES-355 Replica
Complete with Gibson T-Type humbuckers, gold hardware, a Varitone and an Alpine White finish, this replica 'Whitey' pays tribute to the guitar that's near ever-present in the Rush catalogue
Listen to Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure’s Robert Smith team up on gorgeous heartbreaker collab ‘What’s Wrong With Me’
The official studio version has arrived as part of Rodrigo's new album, after she debuted the track with Smith live at Primavera Sound
Epiphone and Alex Lifeson Release ES-355 Guitar Replica
Complete with Gibson T-Type humbuckers, gold hardware, a Varitone and an Alpine White finish, this replica 'Whitey' pays tribute to the guitar that's near ever-present in the Rush catalogue
Annabelle Herd on AI's Impact on Australian Music
“Our opportunity to shape how AI influences music and what Australian music looks like for generations to come relies on us all getting it right in this regulatory and political moment,” Herd remarked
‘Getting This Right Means Everyone Wins’: Annabelle Herd Addresses AI Fight In 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame Speech
“Our opportunity to shape how AI influences music and what Australian music looks like for generations to come relies on us all getting it right in this regulatory and political moment,” Herd remarked.
Collecting societies urge French lawmakers on AI bill
French politicians are considering a change to the law that would mean it’s assumed a generative AI company has made use of any one existing work when training its model unless it can be demonstrated