Waymo Adds YouTube Music; Hidden Cost of Bad Data; AudioShake Raises $14M
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Noctil CEO & founder Jacob Varghese on the hidden cost of bad data
Imagine running a global business from a disorganised warehouse: stock is haphazardly piled, inventory records are inconsistent, and packages are often lost or misdelivered. You wouldn’t tolerate that chaos in a physical business, so why do we accept it for the digital assets driving the music industry?
Spotify now lets you exclude specific songs from your algorithm
Spotify is allowing users to exclude individual tracks from their “Taste Profile” content algorithm. The feature is now available globally for free and Premium listeners across Spotify’s web, desktop, and mobile apps, making it easier for users to influence the music that the platform will suggest in the future.
AudioShake raises $14m for AI tech that can turn any audio file into stems
The company says it has seen a 400% YoY revenue spike, and counts Universal Music and Warner Music among its tech’s clients.
Waymo adds YouTube Music to robotaxis after Spotify deal
YouTube Music now joins Spotify and iHeartRadio as the third music service available in Waymo vehicles.
DJs Can Now Seamlessly Cue Songs in Spotify Using Serato
Spotify and DJ tool Serato’s new integration allows DJs to access entire libraries and playlists, and effortlessly mix songs from Spotify within supported DJ software.
Amazon Music Insights: A Win For Artists and Fans
The recently launched Amazon Music Insights highlights a fan’s top songs, artists, and podcasts each month. It also provides an easy win for artists looking to boost fan engagement.
A new BBC documentary on Bowie’s Berlin years is coming in 2026
Includes interviews with friends who’ve rarely spoken before.
Global recorded music revenues up 5.9% in H1 2025
MIDiA is excited to announce our first ever mid-year recorded music model. Clients can access the data here , which is published as part of our H1 2025 music industry metrics report, containing more than 40 pages of market metrics, company financials, and consumer data.
YouTube Music rolling out new icon set with cartoony thumbs up
The YouTube family of apps have their own design language, and the latest change is an updated icon set that is widely rolling out to YouTube Music.
How do DJs break out in 2025?
We speak to Ed Hill of Beatport Live, François Vaxelaire of The Lot Radio and LP Giobbi of Femme House to discuss the innovative and inclusive ways they’re platforming emerging DJs.
Found in Translation at iHeartMedia
The company is using SpeechLab to amplify its reach.
Moises Powers Whitney Houston’s Return to the Stage
Moises’ AI stem separation technology extracts Whitney Houston’s vocals from original recordings, enabling live orchestral performances across a seven-city tour.
Top 5 Creative Uses for AI Voice Cloning Technology
AI voice cloning used to be the kind of thing you’d only see in movies, something futuristic and out of reach for most people. But over the past few years, it’s quietly become a tool that anyone can use, whether you’re running a business, making content, or just curious to try something new.
TikTok Ownership Change Has Creators Worried About The Future
TikTok has become the stage where musicians, creators, influencers and activists could break through overnight. A great hook or a clever video could reach millions in hours. But now, with a TikTok ownership change looming, that sense of limitless opportunity is being replaced by uncertainty.
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