How Old Music Became the Biggest Thing in New Music; Cardi B on Country Music's Streaming Boom in 2023: 'It's Taking Over'
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Inspired by Apple’s original iPod, this open-source music player is the nostalgia bomb I needed
It looks like an iPod Photo from the early aughts but the Tangara music player is a modern take on a musical icon
How Old Music Became the Biggest Thing in New Music
Nostalgia retains its stranglehold on music. Many high-profile reissues and rereleases throughout 2023, however, suggest a new path forward to talk about (and profit off) the past—from Taylor Swift’s rerecordings to the Replacements and beyond.
AI-Generated Music Copyright Debate: Who Owns the Rights?
As its popularity grows, the debate over AI-generated music copyright and authorship heats up, and a number of legal battles explode. Who owns the rights?
Cardi B on Country Music's Streaming Boom in 2023: 'It's Taking Over'
Cardi B is seen in a resurfaced video sharing her thoughts on country music’s ongoing streaming boom, a topic that’s received renewed attention as we draw closer to the end of the year.
Why The Future Of Media Is Subscription-Based
In the ever-evolving landscape of media, a seismic shift is underway, and subscription-based models are emerging as the linchpin of the industry's future.
The Impact of Music Overconsumption on Artist Development
In the digital age, music is only a single click away, our playlists are never-ending, our favorite songs are on a loop, and the idea of music consumption has become all too familiar.
Let 1,000 AI Startups Bloom: Why the Time to Disrupt the Music Industry Is Now
AI tools will enable anyone to create music easily, says Bylin, and music companies must embrace this disruption and allow innovative AI startups to flourish, or they risk falling behind.
How AI is Revolutionizing Music Search & Discovery
Let’s talk about catalogs. Depending on where you work, be that a label, publisher or production music library, your catalog is likely to contain thousands, if not hundreds of thousands (and maybe even millions) of tracks, combining frontline hits with historic gems and multiple variations in between – from instrumentals to 30 second versions and remixes.
Can Sampling Survive in the Age of AI?
Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to identify samples in music. Is it an existential threat to the art form or just a new snitch to outsmart?
ChatGPT is the most-used AI tool among musicians
Of 1,000 musicians surveyed, 30 percent said they use AI for songwriting and composition, while 21 percent use it for research and inspiration.
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