Dead & Company to Livestream Aug. 3 Show Via IMAX; LFG.tv to Debut in September
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UK government reveals streaming reforms – focusing on label commitments
Forget Stranger Things: the hottest returning drama of 2025 might just be the UK’s efforts to improve streaming remuneration for musicians.
DJ-built livestreaming platform LFG.tv to launch in September
LFG.TV is to launch as a dedicated livestreaming service designed exclusively for the global dance music community. Launching globally on September 1, 2025, the platform has been created by a team of experienced DJs, developers and music industry veterans.
Dead & Company Live Stream Aug. 3 Golden Gate Park Show Via IMAX
Deadhead nation rejoice. Fans can watch the final show of Dead & Company’s weekend run at San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park live on Aug. 3 at IMAX screens across the U.S. and Canada.
Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List highlights rise of soloists
The Global Impact List ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by Korean artists outside of South Korea between Jan. 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse lineup of artists, highlighting the importance of artists' charm as soloists and their active interaction with overseas musicians.
Suno Partners with Songs of Love Foundation: Can AI Truly Compose Songs that Heal?
The collaboration aims to dramatically scale the foundation’s reach, allowing more people in difficult circumstances to receive custom-made songs referencing their names, favorite activities, and even beloved pets. At the heart of the partnership lies Suno’s suite of AI music composition tools.
Tabletop Tunes Adds Immersive Music to Tabletop Gaming with Interactive App
Adaptive music application specifically made for tabletop gaming.
Guitar Center launches first-ever in-store AI shopping assistant in music retail, transforming how musicians discover gear
Rig Advisor is a mobile-based tool that helps customers discover, compare and explore gear in real time by prioritizing products available at that specific store location. It enhances the in-store experience by giving musicians an easy way to navigate options and make more confident decisions, whether they’re browsing solo or working with a store expert.
Google's Circle to Search can now show you song search history
Google is updating Circle to Search for Android with the ability to show the history of songs it recognised.
AI-generated songs are being added to dead musicians' pages on Spotify without permission
The late Blaze Foley of 'Clay Pigeons' fame had a seemingly AI-generated track and single cover 'Together' uploaded without the label's knowledge.
How music discovery and fan commitment are inextricably linked
True discovery, the kind that creates lasting connections between artists and fans, shouldn’t feel like channel surfing. It should feel more like exploring, following threads of curiosity, chasing recommendations from friends, or diving deep into the influences of a band you love.
The Game Has Changed: Roblox Launches a Licensing Platform to Connect IP Owners and Platform Creators
The newly introduced Roblox License Manager and accompanying licenses catalog seeks to streamline and scale the previously cumbersome process of negotiating IP deals on Roblox.
Music Tectonics hosts online Responsible AI Summit July 24
AI is shaking up the music world, and it’s time to talk about what that really means for artists, creators, and the industry’s future. Join the Music Tectonics online Responsible AI Web Summit July 24th to hear from the minds behind Endel, WaveAI, and more in a real conversation about music and AI.
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