Streaming & Digital
AI Music Platforms Udio and GRAI Utilize UMG-Backed Patents
The move gives UMG and its partners more control over how copyrights are used and compensated by participating AI models.
Spotify expands its share buyback program by $1.5B, raising total authorization to around $2.2B
The company's Board of Directors approved the increase, which Spotify confirmed in a press release on Thursday (August 20). Source
Apple Music to slap AI labels on Suno tracks – but pushes the onus onto record companies
The move was announced in a message to industry partners from Apple on Thursday (August 20), obtained by MBW. Source
Wolves in the Throne Room Unveil New Album ‘Estuary’ and Single
Estuary, the band's eighth LP, is out October 23rd via Relapse Records. Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album, Unveil “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”: Stream Langdon Hickman
beabadoobee Explores Nostalgia in New Song ‘Memories’
Bea describes the bittersweet track as "one of the happiest songs on the album," despite its fixation on moments that are long gone. beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream Alex Krin
beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream
Bea describes the bittersweet track as "one of the happiest songs on the album," despite its fixation on moments that are long gone. beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream Alex Krinsky
Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album, Unveil “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”: Stream
Estuary, the band's eighth LP, is out October 23rd via Relapse Records. Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album, Unveil “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Gen Z rappers: Cultural power vs. mainstream success
Cultural relevance in hip-hop has decoupled from mainstream scale. The artists proving it are reshaping where the industry should be looking, says Diana Umana… Source
Enslaved Releases New Single "Solar Will"
The veteran metal act's 17th studio album is out October 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream
The veteran metal act's 17th studio album is out October 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Apple Music to Add Labels for AI-Generated Music Later This Year
The news builds on Apple's recent announcement of AI Transparency Tags for songs. Now, the service will soon make those disclosures visible to users.
Remi Wolf Reflects on the Challenges of Sobriety in New Song “Bottle”: Stream
Wolf's new album Mud arrives on October 9th. Remi Wolf Reflects on the Challenges of Sobriety in New Song “Bottle”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Apple Music to Add Labels for AI-Generated Music Later This Year
The news builds on Apple's recent announcement of AI Transparency Tags for songs. Now, the service will soon make those disclosures visible to users.
Tame Impala and Steve Lacy Streams Increase Following Spider-Man Release
"Loser" and "Oh Yeah?" have vaulted in streams since the new Marvel blockbuster's release.
Full trailer, artwork and streaming date released for Pulp’s new ‘What Do You Do For An Encore?’ film
“How do you get to a moment like this? That’s a long story… the Pulp story”
Tame Impala & Steve Lacy Hits Surge Thanks to Spider-Man – But Why is One Bigger Than the Other Abroad?
"Loser" and "Oh Yeah?" have vaulted in streams since the new Marvel blockbuster's release.
Spotify to Label AI Personas
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
Gen Z Rappers: Cultural Impact vs. Stardom
Cultural relevance in hip-hop has decoupled from mainstream scale. The artists proving it are reshaping where the industry should be looking, says Diana Umana… Source
Mariah Carey Reissues 'Glitter' Album with New Features
Carey is celebrating Glitter’s second life with an expanded digital edition, two vinyl pressings, and a new take on “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” featuring Rochelle Jordan. Mariah Carey Announces 25th
Mariah Carey Announces 25th Anniversary Glitter Reissue, Shares Reimagined “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”: Stream
Carey is celebrating Glitter’s second life with an expanded digital edition, two vinyl pressings, and a new take on “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” featuring Rochelle Jordan. Mariah Carey Announces 25th Anniversary Glitter Reissue, Shares Reimagined “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”: Stream Karan Singh