Streaming & Digital
New Music Releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, and More
Stream new releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more
Spotify to Label AI Artists on the Platform With New ‘AI Persona’ Badge
The music of artists tagged with the label will be excluded from personalized recommendations on the service.
Spotify’s new ‘AI Persona’ label flags AI-generated artist identities – and keeps their music out of recommendations by default
The badge is designed to tell listeners that an artist's identity "may be AI-generated and does not represent a real person" Source
Spotify to label AI artists with new ‘AI Persona’ badge – and keep their music out of recommendations by default
The badge is designed to tell listeners that an artist's identity "may be AI-generated and does not represent a real person" Source
New music releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, and more
Stream new releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM Industry Insider Call Focuses on Post-Algorithm Strategies
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
Colombian Artists Rally Support for Earthquake Victims
Colombian artists are using their social media platforms to offer help on the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Aug. 10.
Shakira, Maluma, Camilo & More Bring Attention to Earthquake in Colombia: ‘We Need Strength and Union’
Colombian artists are using their social media platforms to offer help on the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Aug. 10.
Drake's 9th Anniversary Livestream Highlights
Barking for a "goth baddie," a message for the rap game and plenty more came from the 6 God's latest side quest.
Everything We Learned From Drake’s 9th Anniversary Stake Livestream
Barking for a "goth baddie," a message for the rap game and plenty more came from the 6 God's latest side quest.
Pitchfork Selects: This Week's Must-Listen Songs
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
10 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Niall McCallum, ModeAudio’s Co-Founder, On Why Sample Packs Still Need A Human Ear
ModeAudio has built its name on royalty-free sounds that feel a little more considered than the average download folder. The company’s catalog now covers more than 400 collections, ranging from ambient textures, loops, one-shots, MIDI files, field recordings, and synth presets to more focused
Apple asks court to rule its products don’t infringe Boomcloud 360’s spatial audio patents
Apple Music rolled out Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos in June 2021 Source
Drake Submits to ‘Goth Baddie’ Streamer Who Gets Him to Bark on Command: ‘Good Boy’
Snapchat is demoting AI content from its spotlight feed
Snapchat is officially putting its foot down on AI-generated content. The platform has updated its Spotlight algorithm (its short-form video feed) to demote wholly AI-generated videos, stripping them of recommendation eligibility to protect user experience from low-quality AI slop. This is good news
Suno CEO Addresses Legal Defeat and AI Music Principles
Platform says it will limit downloads and introducing watermarking of tracks
We have “a clear set of principles” that are “always rooted in supporting artistry and creativity ” says Suno CEO, as company seeks to limit reputational damage from latest legal defeat
Platform says it will limit downloads and introducing watermarking of tracks