Music & Tech
Spotify and UMG Announce Licensing Deal to Allow for AI Covers and Remixes
Spotify's forthcoming generative AI models will allow fans to remix their favorite songs as a paid add-on for premium users.
Spotify and Universal Music Group strike landmark deal to let fans create AI covers and remixes – as a paid Premium add-on
The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology. Source
New Federal Law to Support Independent Musicians Against AI and Streaming
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
New Legislation to Support Indie Artists Against AI and Streaming
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
New Federal Music Law Would Let Indie Artists Team Up Against AI & Streaming: ‘Level The Playing Field’
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
Stability AI launches its latest, fully-licensed music model
Stability AI is one of the AI companies that has steered firmly away from using commercial music without permission to train its music models. It used production music for the first version of its Stable Audio tool, which was focused on creating short samples rather than full songs. However, this we
US No Fakes Act returns – and this time it includes music-streaming
Since 2023, American politicians have been trying to tackle unauthorised AI deepfakes with a piece of legislation called the No Fakes Act. It was originally unveiled as a draft in 2023, then formally introduced in the US Senate in 2024. However, it ran out of time to become law before the US electio
Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition
The bill has attracted support from Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and more. Source
Stability AI launches new audio models that can generate 6-minute music tracks
Three of the four models are open-weight, meaning they are free to download and build upon. Source
OpenAI preparing to file for IPO within days (Report)
The company could file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as soon as Friday (May 22), according to the WSJ and Reuters. Source
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins responds to AI deepfake of him appearing in viral Downing Street meme
"I was never asked if it's OK to use my likeness. And for the record, it certainly fucking isn't"
‘Coke Studio Pakistan’ team spotlight rising local talent on new series ‘Humnava’
Fans of Coke Studio Pakistan awaiting the sixteenth season of the music video series, which is scheduled to release at some point this year, have got a new offering from […] The post is from Music Ally.
Xiu Xiu Made an Album Based on David Lynch’s Eraserhead
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu Announces Eraserhead-Inspired Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu to Release Album Based on David Lynch's Eraserhead
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu Made an Album Based on David Lynch’s Eraserhead
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu Made an Album Based on David Lynch’s Eraserhead
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu Announce New Album Inspired by Eraserhead
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Baum Audio Ellipse Brings Danish Guitar-Maker Detail Into Closed-Back Headphones
Baum Audio has launched Ellipse, a premium closed-back over-ear headphone that moves the Danish brand from boutique guitar building into hi-fi personal audio. That background is the most interesting part of the story, because Baum is entering the headphone category from a musician-first perspective
Xiu Xiu Eraserhead Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment