Music & Tech
Save My Gig’s Antonio Afonso Helps Build A Technical Safety Net For DJs
Every DJ has some version of the same nightmare. The booth is dark, the room is full, the first track needs to load, and suddenly the thing that worked perfectly at home refuses to cooperate in public. Maybe the USB is not recognized, maybe the mixer is different from the rider, maybe a firmware det
Soft Shock's Michelle Jubelirer on the music industry's future
The veteran industry executive sat down with MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirasano at the third annual Trapital Summit in L.A.
Believe and TuneCore won’t feed music to Suno without giving artists choice to opt in: ‘The artist must consent first, period.’
Denis Ladegaillerie details two-stage opt-in process for artists who want (and don't want) to have their music provided to Suno Source
Soft Shock’s Michelle Jubelirer Talks ‘What the Industry Needs Next’: ‘More Compassion, More Focus on Talent’
The veteran industry executive sat down with MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirasano at the third annual Trapital Summit in L.A.
DistroKid’s $2 billion valuation based on it being a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringement, says Universal
Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has filed a lawsuit accusing DistroKid of copyright infringement and unlawful deceptive trade practices
Daily Track Uploads to Streaming Services Reach Nearly 150,000, Luminate CEO Reports
In the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, Luminate's Rob Jonas talks about the rise of nostalgia-based listening, AI — and why daily uploads have climbed again.
AEA Ribbon Microphones Shape the Sound of Rue Boyer
Rue Boyer is the kind of studio where microphones are not chosen because they look impressive in a rack list. They have to earn a place in rooms that are constantly changing purpose. One day the space may be used for a Mix with the Masters filming setup, another day for a visiting artist, another [.
Audiomack Pro Gives Artists a Faster Path From Data to Revenue
PIctured Above: Audiomack co-founder and CMO David Ponte Audiomack Pro launches with a very direct promise: help artists see what listeners are actually doing, then give them a faster route from attention to revenue. That is the part that makes this launch worth paying attention to. Streaming data h
Nearly 150,000 Tracks Are Added to Streaming Services Every Day, Luminate CEO Says
In the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, Luminate's Rob Jonas talks about the rise of nostalgia-based listening, AI — and why daily uploads have climbed again.
“I walked into the studio and she was sitting at the piano, playing the song we were going to cut that day. When you’re in a room with greatness like that, it’s hard not to be affected in a visceral way”: Steve Lukather hails the genius of Joni Mitchell
“It took her out of her normal place, which some of her hardcore fans didn’t dig”
Suno AI Platform Upgrades, Partners with Industry While Facing Legal Battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Music-apps maker A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya raises $5.5m funding
We wrote about startup A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya in April when it launched its Bop “pocket DJ” app. The company was founded by former Spotify exec Máuhan M. Zonoozy as “a label that treats software like music”. The post is from Music Ally.
Suno releases AI platform upgrade amid ongoing legal battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
MNRK Music Group acquires Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society catalog
Catalog spans more than two decades and contains 11 studio albums Source
Universal Audio releases Luna 3.0 with AI features
Available in both free and paid-for tiers, Luna 3.0 introduces a raft of new features, including AI-powered stem separation, lyric transcription and chord extraction, alongside Luna Play, a simplified
Danny Boyle Dodges Question About AI Use in Latest Film
The Oscar-winning director used "about 30 seconds" of the technology for his new drama 'Ink'
Danny Boyle dodges question about AI use in latest film during awkward festival Q&A
The Oscar-winning director used "about 30 seconds" of the technology for his new drama 'Ink'
MNRK Music Group acquires recorded catalog of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society
Catalog spans more than two decades and contains 11 studio albums Source
Suno Releases AI Platform Upgrade Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles with Music Industry
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Tove Lo Discusses New Music, Therapy, and Body Positivity
The Swedish pop pioneer talks to NME about body positivity, beating writer's block, being inspired by Robyn and Lykke Li, and the legacy of smash hit 'Habits (Stay High)' The post Tove Lo talks ‘Estru