Symphony.live Acquired by Korea’s Acoustics Space; Spotify Cuts Access to Site That Scraped Music Library
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Spotify Says It’s Shutting Down Access to Site That Scraped Its Music Library
The shadow library targeted metadata in what it calls a preservation effort and said it’s considering allowing the downloading of individual files in the future.
Classical Streaming Platform Symphony.live Acquired by Korea’s Acoustics Space
Symphony.live, a streaming platform dedicated to high-quality symphonic music, has announced its acquisition by South Korean acoustic engineering and audiovisual company Acoustics Space.
AI Music Is Filling Public Spaces. Who Pays the Price?
The use of AI in music has been discussed at great lengths but its quiet spread into public spaces has remained largely overlooked. The question is: Who benefits from AI-generated music in supermarkets, gyms, or cafés, and who pays the price?
K-pop’s global bifurcation: A genre at a crossroads
In exporting to a global stage, K-pop has evolved to suit an international audience – perhaps at the expense of its domestic one.
Why Every Orchestra Needs a Digital Engagement Strategy
In today’s arts landscape, orchestras aren’t just curators of sound—they’re curators of connection. As audience behaviors shift and digital expectations rise, orchestras and music festivals embracing thoughtful technology are discovering more than just efficiency—they’re building deeper community, driving loyalty, and keeping their mission relevant in a fast-changing world.
DJs and producers are now marketing their music as “not AI slop” on YouTube
Isn’t the AI-generated music more deserving of a disclaimer?
Chris Carvalho of Songcards on Building Fan Value Into Digital Music Releases
Ever heard of Songcards? They’re a new format for digital music and fan exclusives. We sat down with CEO Chris Carvalho to learn more.
Understanding Apple Music for Artists Analytics
Once your music is live on Apple Music, your artist dashboard provides essential performance insights. Using these tools, you can set objective goals, measure your progress, learn more about your fanbase, and make informed marketing decisions.
Bandcamp Fridays hit $154m in payouts since 2020, with $19m paid in 2025 alone
The latest figure represents a $31 million increase from the $123 million Bandcamp reported in May 2024.
Music Lawyer Chris Castle Shares His 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot’s Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry’s expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026.
Spotify’s Dustee Jenkins on Working With Pop Stars and Prime Ministers
Jenkins presses pause on her busy schedule to look back at her career—including the snack she calls the “secret to survival” and how she’s embraced both messy problems and inevitable challenges.
The DIY attitude that drove Tom Waits’ finest album
Waits’ gritty Rain Dogs depicted a dark vision of New York’s underbelly, and was shaped by its ‘junkyard orchestra’ of inventive instrumentation.
Cozy holiday music: videos with yule logs, winter scenes, and more
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