Adobe Debuts AI Music Model; Inside SiriusXM’s 'Places' Collection; Tiny Desk, Big Impact
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Adobe Turns Up the Volume on AI With New Ways to Generate Soundtracks and Audio
Adobe’s first-ever AI music model takes the work out of finding the right words to describe your AI soundtrack.
Tiny Desk, Big Impact: NPR’s Artist Influence, Quantified
Over the 20+ years it’s been in operation, the Tiny Desk Concerts series has provided an intimate performance showcase for artists ranging from T-Pain to Maren Morris to engage their fans online.
Inside SiriusXM’s 'Places' Collection: Crafting Soundtracks for Imaginary Spaces
What if your radio could drop you inside a surf shop, an old-school elevator, or even the cereal aisle of a supermarket—complete with tongue‑in‑cheek announcements reminding you you’re in a simulation?
Ad-supported streaming music hits 15% of audio share as radio loses ground
The change in ad-supported audio engagement is especially pronounced among 18- to 34-year-olds, a prime demographic for many brands. They spend nearly a quarter (24%) of their daily listening time with ad-supported streaming music—a 41.2% YoY increase.
How Many AI Artists Have Debuted on Billboard’s Charts?
Xania Monet, who becomes the first AI-powered artist to debut on an airplay chart this week, is one of several AI-driven acts to chart over the past two months.
Is Spotify Going to the Crazy Place on Pricing?
Wall Street loves Spotify price increases. And so do the major labels. Subscribers, particularly in the US, may be less enthusiastic.
ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN will now accept registrations of ‘partially’ AI-generated musical works
All three PROs’ registration policies define a partially AI-generated musical work as one that “combines elements of AI-generated musical content with elements of human authorship”.
Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu retains said status by explaining why AI music doesn’t work
“I’ve never used AI and probably never will.”
How social’s reach is undermining its culture
Despite all the promise of digital interconnectivity, the internet has become more isolated than ever. The major platforms are now so focused on entertainment-style content that the original concept of a ‘social’ network has become diluted – seeing a post from a friend has now become a rarity.
Gracie Abrams’ Red Rocks Concert to Stream on Apple Music
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams’s concert from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado will be broadcast exclusively on Apple Music Live, beginning Wednesday, Oct 29.
Meet Lenny, an AI agent to help organisers of live music events
Kravitz. Henry. Bruce. Supergrass’s fourth single. The ‘Lenny’ hall of fame is illustrious. Now French firm 2AM’s latest product is hoping to join it.
The Streaming Pivot No One Saw Coming: Netflix Embraces Spotify's Premium Podcasts
Netflix and Spotify’s groundbreaking podcast partnership isn’t just another content deal. It’s a glimpse into a radically different entertainment ecosystem. Former rivals become allies, audio-only podcasts turn into TV shows, and the very definition of “content” becomes beautifully, chaotically fluid.
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Great roundup! The Spotify pricing piece caught my attention - the disconnect between Wall Street's enthusiasm for price hikes and subscriber tolerance is fascinating. While investors and labels love the revenue boost, there's a real risk of pushing cusomers toward alternative platforms or even back to piracy if perceived value doesn't match the cost. Spotify's challenge is balancing stakeholder demands while maintaining the subscriber base that makes the model work.