Generative AI music platforms like Suno and Udio are disrupting the music industry, sparking copyright lawsuits, settlement deals, and fierce debates over artist compensation, training data transparency, and fair use.
Tom Vek discusses his music player project Sleevenote, his transition from musician to entrepreneur, and shares his thoughts on music industry trends, essential tools, and personal obsessions.
Colombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta discusses her new album "Caribenya," her political activism, and her artistic philosophy. She expresses concern over Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate and her desire to create music that resists exploitation and celebrates joy.
Brazilian DJ Alok is touring with his "Rave the World" show, focusing on "this world" and sustainability efforts. He champions Indigenous Brazilians and partners with the UN on climate initiatives, offsetting his events' carbon footprint. Alok also explores AI's role in art and criticizes "superstar DJ" culture.
Clive Davis, a Harvard-educated lawyer, became a music industry titan by balancing progressive counterculture artists with traditional easy listening acts. His career, marked by signings like Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, and Bruce Springsteen, demonstrated an uncanny ear for hits and a knack for strategic risk-taking, even after significant career setbacks.
Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, known for their short, sharp songs with ferocity and black humour, are set to play their biggest UK gig supporting Foo Fighters at Anfield stadium. Vocalist Accorinrin credits Dave Grohl's support for their growing popularity.
Kelsey Lu's new album, 'So Help Me God,' is a cohesive and purposeful artistic statement, showcasing a sharpened vision after a seven-year hiatus. The album features eclectic guests like Jack Antonoff and Kim Gordon, whose contributions are seamlessly integrated into Lu's unique blend of experimental pop-soul.
French singer Patrick Bruel, 67, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following multiple complaints. He was placed under formal investigation for alleged offenses between 1992 and 2019. Bruel denies all allegations and was released on bail. His tour was canceled due to protests.
Puerto Rican music promoter Alejandro Pabón details Bad Bunny's groundbreaking 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico, dubbed 'the Super Bowl' by the team. The shows revitalized local traditions like dominoes and jíbaro culture, boosted the island's economy, and established music as a key export product.
Yard Act's James Smith discusses the band's new album, "You're Gonna Need a Little Music," exploring themes of self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and the pressures of the modern music industry. The album features an alter ego, Janey, and a more surreal lyrical style.
Streaming platforms are grappling with a surge of AI-generated music, which now accounts for a significant portion of daily uploads. While some services have implemented labeling and demonetization, others rely on voluntary disclosures, leaving the industry divided on regulation.
Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 eventKeir Starmer has been urged to honour his pledge to ban ticket touting, amid fears that the policy will be left out of next month’s king’s speech, potentially costing fans “hundreds of millions”.Music industry groups called on the prime minister to act as fresh evidence showed that professional ticket “traders” had targeted BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend next month, making huge mark-ups through sites such as Viagogo and StubHub. Continue reading...
Hailee Steinfeld, now a new mother with Josh Allen, shared that she deeply misses creating music videos, calling them a blend of her love for music and film. While embracing motherhood, she admitted the music industry no longer feels as creatively fulfilling. Still, she often thinks about returning to music, leaving the door open for a future comeback when the timing feels right.
