Streaming & Digital
YouTube to let video creators swap out Content ID tracks for royalty-free AI substitutes
A new feature on YouTube will make it easy for video creators dealing with Content ID copyright claims to replace copyright protected music in their videos with royalty free AI-generated instrumentals. Innovations like this could negatively impact on YouTuber-centric production music companies
Converge Unleash New Song “Doom in Bloom”: Stream
The band's new album Hum of Hurt arrives next month. Converge Unleash New Song “Doom in Bloom”: Stream Langdon Hickman
ARTinoise Trillo Turns A Tiny Digital Flute Into A MIDI Controller
ARTinoise has launched Trillo on Kickstarter, and while the campaign positions it as a tiny all-in-one digital flute, the most useful angle for producers is much simpler: this thing can function as a compact MIDI wind controller over USB-C or Bluetooth. That is the part worth paying attention to. Bu
Taylor Swift BOTS Case, Tupac Shakur Lawsuit, Spotify ‘Payola’ Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a ruling on the BOTS Act, a sweeping lawsuit over Tupac's death, a win for Spotify on 'payola' accusations and much more.
On… Universal, Spotify, Virgin, and the ‘leakage’ causing analyst discomfort.
This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source
Ableton Live 12.4 is out now, with Link Audio and updated Erosion, Delay and Chorus-Ensemble devices
Link Audio allows users to stream multi-channel audio between compatible devices over a local network in real time
“Isolate or remove instruments from any song… Remove the guitar and step into the player’s shoes”: With AI stem separation, component-level modelling, and access to 200,000+ neural captures, Blackstar says the Beam Mini “redefines” the desktop amp
Introduced at NAMM 2026, the Beam Mini ups the ante for the digital practice amp, giving players access to AI-driven practice tools, Tone3000 NAM captures and top-class modelled sounds
Spotify Discovery Mode “payola” lawsuit to move into arbitration
Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-for-play arrangements and hidden commerci
Symphonic Next connects indie rightsholders to capital
Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.” The platform bridges Symphonic’s expanding role in catalogue monetisation and the accompanyin
Suno reportedly looking to raise $1/4 billion+ in latest funding round
Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M. Now, Billboard reports, Suno is looking for another round of funding – that’s Series-D for those of you kee
“An ‘instrument’ rather than a ‘synthesizer’”: Buchla Ziggy is a desktop analogue West Coast synth available for (just) under $1000
Complex oscillators and audio-rate modulation meets digital mod routing and effects in Buchla’s surprisingly approachable new monosynth
Justin Bieber Spotify streams skyrocket by 1,800 per cent since Coachella
His two performances at the festival saw Dijon, Billie Eilish, SZA and more join as special guests
Justin Bieber’s Spotify Streams Surge 1,800% After Coachella 2026
During the week ending April 23rd, his music tallied 431 million global streams. Justin Bieber’s Spotify Streams Surge 1,800% After Coachella 2026 Eddie Fu
No One in Between: Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen’s New Duet Earns Honor Last Achieved by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
“I Can’t Love You Anymore” shares common chart ground with the classic “Islands in the Stream.”
Dayseeker Earns First Billboard No. 1 With ‘Crawl Back to My Coffin’
The tune is the latest leader on Mainstream Rock Airplay.
Glen Matlock’s Sex Pistols Documentary Gets US Digital Release Date
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol will be available to rent or buy digitally via Apple TV beginning May 26th. Glen Matlock’s Sex Pistols Documentary Gets US Digital Release Date Langdon Hickman
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Ana Roxanne, Cornelius, Nia Archives, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Spotify wins motion for arbitration in ‘payola’ lawsuit
A Spotify subscriber sued the company in November, claiming it deceives users by letting labels boost song visibility through reduced royalty payments. Source
Static Dress dive into ‘Real Emo (Modern Day Edition)’ with exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The band have chosen tracks from the likes of High Vis, Blood Orange, Mk.gee and more for the playlist
Islands’ Nick Thorburn and Ratata’s Mike Stroud Join Forces as The Creem, Unveil Debut Songs: Stream
The duo's debut album, A Taste of Cherry, arrives in June. Islands’ Nick Thorburn and Ratata’s Mike Stroud Join Forces as The Creem, Unveil Debut Songs: Stream Chris Coplan