Deezer's AI Tool Available to Other Streaming Platforms; AMC Puts Live Concert Screenings on Hold; Audio Becomes Cultural Powerhouse
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Deezer now helps users find AI music on other streaming platforms
It will scan playlists from rival music services to identify AI slop.
AMC Puts Live Concert Screenings From Bebe Rexha, Maren Morris, Paris Hilton On Hold
AMC Theatres puts a planned series of concert screenings featuring stars like Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, and Maren Morris on the back burner amid a piping hot summer box office.
Report: Audio Becomes Cultural Powerhouse.
Music remains the foundation of audio’s cultural influence, according to the study. Researchers say listeners use music for self-expression, emotional support and identity formation. The report found that 88% of listeners enjoy rediscovering artists they have not heard in years, while 59% of multicultural listeners say artists from their culture help them feel connected to their roots.
Google Argues YouTube's Terms of Service Allow It to Train AI Models
Google told a federal court this week that its YouTube terms of service grant AI models, like its music generator Lyria, broad rights to train their platforms using licensed work as it seeks to dismiss a lawsuit alleging such use was illegal.
Bandsintown and NIVA Are Going Bigger for Independent Live Music
Bandsintown & NIVA announce two new initiatives at NIVA '26 –– Live Independent Month and The Live Pulse survey –– building on a program that’s already delivered 2 billion event recommendations and 60 million fan clicks to buy tickets for shows at independent venues.
Warner Music Group Acquires AI Detection Company Sureel
WMG hopes the deal will help its artists and songwriters detect when their works are used in AI tracks and in training models for music generation tools.
No Music on a Dead Internet
AI, lost archives, dying media: the internet has run its course, and culture is trapped inside. What to do? Take action.
Former BBC Producer Builds Catalog of Radio Library Music
The platform’s search engine allows users to browse content by mood, genre, station format, instrumentation and era, making it suitable for producers to find audio for their projects.
The 88% Problem: Why Most Music Fails Before Anyone Hears It
88% of songs receive <1,000 streams. Most don't fail due to oversaturation, it's a lack of a structured release plan, infrastructure, and campaign management.
Bauer Media Pushes Android Automotive App
Available natively within BMWs and Minis in the UK and Portugal.
UMG launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco
Universal says the launch will increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on a global stage.
Merck Mercuariadis on Hipgnosis, vindication, and his next move.
The entrepreneur opens up on his new industry thesis – and how he feels seeing the company once known as Hipgnosis sold to Sony.
Apple Music Gets a Huge Update in iOS 27 with Siri AI
Apple announces all the new features coming to Apple Music with the iOS 27 update at its annual WWDC conference, including Siri AI integration.
Duetti expands with acquisitions of newer tracks and remix program
Duetti’s business providing funding for independent musicians is well established, but now it is expanding its horizons in two ways.
A jazz label covered an AI-generated hit to make a point the music industry has been avoiding
An AI-generated song called “Through My Soul” has racked up over 11 million YouTube views and millions of streams worldwide.
NMPA strikes Udio and Klay AI deals and reveals US revenues
We’ve seen a growing slate of deals between major labels and AI-music companies that include the former’s publishing arms.
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