Spotify Cracks Down on AI Music Streaming Fraud; Google Makes its Text-to-Music AI Public; Garth Brooks, TuneIn Launching Radio Network

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Google makes its text-to-music AI public

Google today released MusicLM, a new experimental AI tool that can turn text descriptions into music. Available in the AI Test Kitchen app on the web, Android or iOS, MusicLM lets users type in a prompt like “soulful jazz for a dinner party” or “create an industrial techno sound that is hypnotic” and have the tool create several versions of the song.

The Rise of AI and the Impact it Could Have on the Music Industry

The impact of AI technology on the music industry is undeniable, and the future implications remain uncertain.

Garth Brooks Launching Radio Network with TuneIn

The popular radio app will be the host for Sevens Radio, a new venture offering “multiple stations dedicated to country music and more, all curated and conceived by Garth Brooks”. TuneIn is also dangling the prospect of “unique advertising opportunities” for brands across the new network of stations.

Warner Music CEO on AI

Robert Kyncl touted tech initiatives at the label, including investments in artificial intelligence software and apps, to reduce costs and drive market reach for creators.

The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun' joins Spotify's Billions Club

The Beatles have achieved another milestone: one of the band's most famous hits has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first Beatles song to do so.

Peloton wants to get its members walking with Ed Sheeran

It will soon be quicker to write about which digital services DON’T have a promotion for the new Ed Sheeran album, such is the wide-ranging nature of its marketing campaign.

Spotify cracks down on AI-generated music streaming fraud

The problem of bot farms playing the same tracks over and over to manipulate streaming data may not be entirely new. However, as generative AI tools become increasingly mainstream, it is taking on a new dimension for the music industry. 

Are TuneCore, CD Baby, DistroKid & Symphonic blocking AI Music?

At a time when AI is the hottest topic in music, creators are wondering what level of AI creation assistance is acceptable and what companies they trust with their music will refuse to distribute.

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