Universal Music, Nvidia Sign AI Deal; LANDR Acquires Reason Studios; Radio’s Grand Experiment
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UMG strikes Nvidia deal and reveals own AI lab
UMG is getting involved in Nvidia’s ‘Music Flamingo’ music-intelligence research model, which it says “enables listeners to explore music in ways that go far beyond traditional tags or genres, making discovery more personal and meaningful”.
Radio’s Grand Experiment (But Will It Ever Happen?)
How can broadcast radio crash through its malaise and regain its long lost mojo? While government regulations, an improved economy, and the ability to air cannabis ads are all in the mix, my theory is that only through innovation will the industry right itself in this overcrowded media ecosphere.
Kyrie Irving Helps LaRussell Break World Record for Digital Album Purchase on EVEN
LaRussell is rewriting the rules of the game in real time, and the culture is watching it happen. The independent artist out of Vallejo, California, just made history after NBA star Kyrie Irving paid $11,000 for his digital album “Something’s In The Water,” officially marking the highest price ever paid for a digital album purchase.
Orfium and APM CEOs: How assistive AI is powering the next era of production music
Production music was once the domain of TV and film. Now, as was discussed at last year’s Production Music Conference, it is the unseen backbone of digital culture, underpinning everything from TikTok trends to live sports, branded content, podcasts and gaming streams.
Landr expands into DAWs with acquisition of Reason Studios
Landr’s expansion beyond its roots in AI-mastering continue. The company has acquired Reason Studios, the firm behind the Reason DAW.
Hitmaker Nathan Duvall on his mission to drive electronic music licensing with new start-up SyncIt
Duvall’s latest project is SyncIt, an AI-powered platform that simplifies music discovery and licensing for electronic music.
The Next Generation of Audio Source Separation
LALAL.AI’s newest neural network delivers cleaner vocal isolation, consistent quality across diverse tracks, and intuitive controls for all audio creators.
2026 Is the 50th Anniversary of These 20 Milestone Music Moments
These were some of the music highlights of America’s Bicentennial year.
PRS for Music and IPRS strike licensing deal for Apple Fitness+ India launch
IPRS will license the service in India while PRS for Music will handle processing, matching reported music usage with registered works and distributing royalties.
Inspiration on Tap: A Songwriter-First AI Companion
Late-night ideas, half-finished rhymes, and no clear next line. Being a songwriter is tough sometimes. If you want a simple way to spark lyrics, look no further.
Napster’s Streaming Service Shutters as Company Rebrands Around AI
“Napster is no longer a music streaming service. We’ve become an AI platform for creating and experiencing music in new ways.”
At CES, Mercedes-Benz CLA Features Xperi Video Platform
Xperi says five OEMs have now adopted its video platform.
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