Music & Tech
Niall Horan Announces Release Date for Fourth Studio Album ‘Dinner Party’
The One Direction alum is readying a 12-track album.
A new WMG deal, an Ed Sheeran collaboration and 10M AI music production users… 3 things we learned from Tencent Music’s Q4 earnings call
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) published its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Tuesday (March 17). Here are three things that stood out. Source
Zane Lowe Sparks BTS Interview Rumors With Instagram Post
He shared an Instagram post from a very familiar studio.
Is Zane Lowe Teasing a BTS Interview? Here’s Why ARMY Thinks Yes
He shared an Instagram post from a very familiar studio.
“Push the reset button on the debate on AI and copyright”: The music industry breathes a sigh of relief as plans to let AI firms pilfer copyrighted material are dropped
Consultation found only 3% supported government plans
Lucian Grainge on AI and Artist Rights
Grainge compared AI to other music innovations like synthesizers and drum machines, and stressed that artists have "a right to their voice."
Lucian Grainge Talks AI Guardrails and New Possibilities at Nvidia’s ‘Super Bowl of AI’ Conference
Grainge compared AI to other music innovations like synthesizers and drum machines, and stressed that artists have "a right to their voice."
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Best Early Deals on AirPods, Sony, Bose
Amazon's week-long event officially begins March 25th, but top-tier audio is on sale now. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Best Early Deals on AirPods, Sony, Bose Eddie Fu
iZotope's Tonal Balance Control 3 captures audio directly from Spotify, YouTube and your DAW timeline for fast and intuitive referencing
The next generation of iZotope's analysis tool makes it easier than ever to reference against your favourite tracks
Roland taps Sony CSL tech for ‘Melody Flip’ AI-music tool
Roland is a giant of the instruments and music-software sector, but it also wants to be a player in the emerging AI-assisted creativity world. Witness its announcement overnight of its new ‘Melody Flip’ tool. Developed with Sony Computer Science Laboratories – one of the pioneers of the modern AI-mu
Music and AI: ‘There is a really big opportunity here – if we get it right’
The IFPI launched its latest Global Music Report this morning in London, and AI was a key topic during the panel of label executives. The post is from Music Ally.
UK Government's AI Stance Elicits Cautious Response from Music Industry
The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners The post UK music industry responds to new g
UK music industry responds to new government action preventing AI firms from using work without permission – but more needs to be done
The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners The post UK music industry responds to new government action preventing AI firms from using work without permission – but more needs to be done
Apple wins legal battle with Musi after judge rules music app’s lawsuit was “not the paradigm of candor”
Apple has won its legal battle with music app Musi, which sources its music from YouTube rather than having deals with record labels. A judge ruled that Apple was within its rights to axe Musi from its App Store, and also sanctioned Musi’s lawyers for making false claims in their amended lawsuit
Instrument maker Roland launches AI melody generator powered by research from Sony Computer Science Laboratories
The product is aimed at music producers who can treat technology like an “active collaborator." Source
Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit from streaming app Musi over 2024 App Store removal
The court also ordered Musi's counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, to pay Apple's attorneys' fees tied to the sanctions litigation. Source
Shake off the winter lull and dust off the cobwebs with up to 60% off guitars, pedals, synths, mixers, and more in the massive Thomann Spring Sale, including £542 off an ESP LTD and £70 off a UAFX reverb pedal
With over 600 bits of music gear discounted, the Thomann Spring Sale is the place to bag a saving and kick start your music making for 2026
Madonna spotted on the set of ‘The Studio’ season two
The Emmy-winning series is currently filming in Venice
‘Grand Theft Auto’ boss shuts down Elon Musk’s “laughable” great AI games claim
“These tools may help you create assets but that won’t help you create hits”
“These tools should not replace the artist, but support a workflow where human intent, taste and creativity remain at the core”: Roland unveils generative AI tool, Melody Flip
Forthcoming Cloud AI tool develops “Roland’s vision of technology as a partner that coexists with the creative process”