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“Although most of the songs on those two albums aren't really aimed at my demographic, they're all so good that it's hard not to fall in love with them”: The Cure’s Robert Smith gushes over Olivia Rodrigo, and says that they’ve been in the studio together
Rodrigo, meanwhile, says that her new album is 70% done
AI-music roundup: ElevenLabs Marketplace, Flowtonik, Reply contest
There’s a cluster of stories today around the topic of… we’ll call it AI music-making. People who are using GenAI models to make music at a more serious level, with the ambition of earning an income – a non-fraudulent one! – from their work. We’ll start with ElevenLabs, which launched its Eleven Mus
Deals on Music Gear from PRS, Moog, and More
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
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Raye Releases New Single with Hans Zimmer
It is the latest track to be shared from her hotly anticipated second studio album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
RAYE teams up with Hans Zimmer for empowering new single ‘Click Clack Symphony’
It is the latest track to be shared from her hotly anticipated second studio album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
The Cure’s Robert Smith reveals he’s “enjoyed a couple of memorable nights in the studio” with Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo has also teased that her third album is made up of "sad love songs"
iZotope Tonal Balance Control 3 Enhances Audio Referencing
The next generation of iZotope's analysis tool makes it easier than ever to reference against your favourite tracks
Shakira's World Tour to Conclude with Residency at "Shakira Stadium"
The trek will conclude in the fall with a residency at the "Shakira Stadium," an ephemeral venue promising an immersive experience.
Shakira Reveals the Dates & Place for Her Record-Breaking World Tour’s Finale
The trek will conclude in the fall with a residency at the "Shakira Stadium," an ephemeral venue promising an immersive experience.
ElevenLabs Launches Marketplace for Monetizing AI-Generated Music
Users have generated 14 million songs with the company's AI music model. Now, they can get paid for them.
ElevenLabs Users Can Now Monetize Their AI-Generated Songs With a New Music Marketplace
Users have generated 14 million songs with the company's AI music model. Now, they can get paid for them.
EK3 Balances Club Structure and Live Elements on “Love Is Sick”
EK3 is stepping into its next phase with “Love Is Sick,” a release that reflects how the project came together in the first place. This was not built as a planned duo. It formed through repeated studio sessions, where two artists from different backgrounds kept returning to the same space and refini
Streaming fraud man who pocketed $8m using hundreds of thousands of AI songs streamed billions of times by bots pleads guilty
Smith is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29 Source
Black Veil Brides Announce New Album Vindicate, Unveil Title Track: Stream
The band's seventh studio LP will be released on May 8th. Black Veil Brides Announce New Album Vindicate, Unveil Title Track: Stream Langdon Hickman
SOUNDBOKS Mix Aims to Balance Power, Portability, and Battery Life
SOUNDBOKS has introduced a new entry into its portable speaker lineup with the Soundboks Mix, and the positioning is clear from the start. This is a speaker built for movement across different environments, from small indoor sessions to outdoor gatherings, with a focus on maintaining consistent outp
I just stumbled on a treasure trove of free glitch plugins
Inear Display has generously made its entire catalogue of audio tools available as pay-what-you-want downloads
UK government reverses course on stance to let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission
'We have listened. We have engaged extensively with creatives, AI firms, industry bodies, unions, academics and AI adopters, and that engagement has shaped our approach.' Source
Cautious welcome for UK government’s latest AI copyright stance, as BMG files latest Anthropic lawsuit
The UK government yesterday abandoned plans for an AI copyright exception, although it doesn’t currently have a plan B. The music industry is glad the new exception is off the agenda, but concerns remain. Meanwhile, Sony has been discussing the deepfake problem, and BMG has sued Anthropic
Subscription music streaming revenues rose just 2% YoY in Sweden in 2025
Subscription-based audio streaming revenue climbed 2% YoY to SEK 1.95 billion ($199m), accounting for 85% of all music sales in Sweden in 2025. Source