Joe Jonas Says He Sought Therapy After His Solo Album Underperformed 
Billboard 4h ago
Fastlife peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single "See No More" reached No. 92 on the Hot 100.
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Baker Boy Takes Album, Song and Film Clip of the Year at 2026 NIMAs Billboard 5h ago
The Yolŋu rapper first broke through in 2017 after winning triple j's Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards competition.
Well All Right 
Lefsetz Letter 12h ago
This is the song I woke up with in my head this morning. Actually, it was the tail end of “Can’t Find My Way Home,” which segued into “Well All Right.” And as I sat up in bed, I thought how that was the sequence on the album. No one ever talks about “Had to […]
aespa Kicks Off SYNK : COMPLæXITY Tour in Seoul: 6 Best Moments Billboard 13h ago
aespa opened its fourth world tour at with 27 songs, an expanded universe and a show that brought the group's many sides into full view.
Get Beats Earbuds for Just $69 As Part of This Back to School Deal Billboard 15h ago
Beats products used to cost a pretty penny, but not anymore.
Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Days Before Showtime Due to ‘Unforeseen Logistical Issues’ 
Variety 15h ago
Morrissey has canceled his four-date Las Vegas residency at The Wynn just a week before showtime, Rolling Stone reports. The musician cited “unforeseen logistical issues” as the reason for the sudden cancellation.
Taylor Swift’s ‘August,’ ‘Father Figure’ & Other Songs Removed From Trump-Related TikTok Posts Billboard 15h ago
A White House TikTok featuring “The Fate of Ophelia” has also been removed.
L.A. Jazz Festival, Which Was Supposed to Feature John Legend, Janelle Monáe and Hundreds More, Canceled at the Last Minute Variety 15h ago
The inaugural LA Jazz Fest, set for Aug. 7 to 23 and promising major events including a two-day concert at Dockweiler Beach with stars like John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament/Funkadelic and Raphael Saadiq — was canceled Thursday at the very last minute, and commenters online are already...
Madonna Remembers William Orbit With Emotional Tribute: ‘You Were My Ray of Light’ Billboard 17h ago
The pair collaborated on Madonna’s Grammy-winning 1998 album, Ray of Light.
Fuerza Regida Wraps Stadium Tour at New York’s Citi Field Alongside 50 Cent, Bobby Shmurda, J Balvin & More Billboard 19h ago
Fenix Flexin also joined the Aug. 7 concert, which marked the end of the This Is Our Dream Tour.
Madonna Pays Tribute to Producer William Orbit: ‘You Were My Ray of Light’ 
Rolling Stone 19h ago
"You pressed a magic button inside of me and I fell into a galaxy of unrealized dreams," singer writes of her longtime collaborator following his death at the age of 69
Chris Brown & Usher’s Raymond & Brown Tour at MetLife Stadium: 7 Best Moments From Night 1 Billboard 19h ago
The iconic R&B acts didn’t let the rain stop their parade, as they delivered more than 50 songs and brought out some of New York’s favorite legends.
Taylor Swift Removes ‘August’ From Team Trump TikTok Video Rolling Stone 20h ago
Days after Trump-affiliated account once again antagonistically uses singer’s music, the Folklore track was stripped by “the copyright owner”
Mon Laferte Will Receive Social Justice Award & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music Billboard 21h ago
Additionally, Marc Anthony & Yandel will be honored as Agents of Change at Premios Juventud.
Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to ‘Unforeseen Logistical Challenges’ Rolling Stone 22h ago
Notorious concert canceler nixes four-night stand at the Wynn a week before residency and after many fans already booked travel and accommodations
Vera Blue covers Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for triple j’s Like A Version Billboard 1d ago
Blue also performed "Maze," a track from her forthcoming album Modern Rituals.
Taylor Swift Song ‘August’ Removed From Trump TikTok Video Variety 1d ago
A TikTok video that included Taylor Swift’s song “August” posted four days ago to the account for Donald Trump’s campaign has had the sound removed. The caption on the now Taylor-less “Team Trump” TikTok video reads, “I’m sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song!
Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll- Too Young to Die-SiriusXM This Week Lefsetz Letter 1d ago
Could this be the last time? Tune in August 7th to Faction Talk, channel 103, at 4 PM East, 1 PM West. Phone #: 844-686-5863 If you miss the episode, you can hear it on demand on the SiriusXM app. Search: Lefsetz
Latest Music Industry Hires: Sony Music, FCC, Triangle Group, Asobisystem, Music Venue Trust, iHeartMedia, More 
Digital Music News 1d ago
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of August 7th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com.
John Summit and Skepta Power Australia’s Beyond the Valley to an Instant Sell-Out Digital Music News 1d ago
Australia’s New Year’s bash Beyond the Valley 2026 has sold out before tickets even reached the general public. This year’s edition of Australia’s New Year’s festival, Beyond the Valley, has already sold its entire ticket allocation before they even reached the general sale.
Judy Collins on Doing a Farewell Tour While ‘Having a Lot More Steam in My Engine’: At 87, ‘I’m the Betty White of the Folk Movement’ Variety 1d ago
How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of weariness about maintaining a full concert schedule or lack of prowess in pulling these shows […]
William Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69 Digital Music News 1d ago
British powerhouse music producer William Orbit, known for his work with Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, has died at age 69. William Orbit, a giant among British music producers best known for his work with the likes of Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, has passed away.
Federal Judge Partially Tosses Designer Shoe Warehouse’s Declaratory Judgment Complaint Against Sony Music — Wider Social Media Infringement Battle Rages On Digital Music News 1d ago
A year and change later, a federal judge has partially dismissed the declaratory judgment complaint filed by Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) against Sony Music, Universal Music, and BMG. However, the wider copyright infringement battle, complete with multiple intensifying actions, is raging on.
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering Brooklyn Surprise Show: Concert Review Variety 1d ago
The announcement dropped on a pulverizingly humid Thursday afternoon in New York City: just a few hours later, an Olivia Rodrigo surprise gig would take place at Brooklyn’s intimate, 1,100-capacity venue Warsaw.
Meshell Ndegeocello, Cat Power Give Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ a Reggae Rework Rolling Stone 1d ago
Unlikely duet previews Synonym, an ambitious covers album featuring Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, and WILLOW
Canada Declares War Against YouTube Stream-Rippers—This Time with the Help of IFPI Digital Music News 1d ago
Hot on the heels of Music Canada securing a mass court order to block YouTube stream-ripping sites, IFPI takes aim at Musi—after Apple already roughed them up.
Outside Lands Goes Inside with Another Amazon Music Livestream—with Twitch, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Samsung TV Plus Part of the ‘Network’ Digital Music News 1d ago
Amazon Music tees up another Outside Lands livestream, with Twitch, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Samsung TV Plus all part of the network. Amazon Music may not have maintained the momentum of its rivals Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Qobuz in terms of subscriber growth, but it continues to boost its...
Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza Announces Hiatus From Group Rolling Stone 1d ago
“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first”
Chappell Roan Announces Two-Night LGBTQ+ Fundraising Event Rolling Stone 1d ago
‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project
Re-Daddy Don’t Live In That New York City No More Lefsetz Letter 1d ago
Thanks for this. I love this track. Was raised on Steely Dan by my mother and my uncle. Mom introduced me to Aja at age of 8. I listened to it incessantly. Then, my uncle introduced me to Katy Lied and I was completely hooked. Yacht rock my ass. Fagan and Becker were mad scientist […]
Magnus Ferrell on His Viral Hit ‘Asleep Talking’ and Dad Will Ferrell Showing Michelle Obama His Music: ‘I Finally Felt Ready to Have a Spotlight on It’ Variety 1d ago
Not every up-and-coming artist can say they watched Michelle Obama jam out to their music before landing on the charts. But two weeks after Will Ferrell proudly played his son Magnus Ferrell’s single “Asleep Talking” on the former first lady’s “IMO” podcast, the 22-year-old musician scored his...
The Wheels Keep Coming Off of Katseye: Sophia the Latest Member to Take a Mental Health Break Digital Music News 1d ago
Katseye’s Sophia becomes the latest member of the group to take a step back from upcoming promo activities, citing prioritizing her mental health. Katseye member Sophia Laforteza has become the latest in the group to take a break from Katseye’s upcoming promotional activities.
Live Nation International Expansion Continues With Major Investment in Prague, One of the Company’s ‘Most Important Markets’ Digital Music News 1d ago
Live Nation’s aggressive international expansion has delivered yet another high-profile play – this time in Prague, where the promoter’s scored a JV deal covering venues including the O2 Arena.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Director on Their Kinky Rom-Com and Soundtracking the Year’s Bloodiest Scene to Counting Crows Variety 1d ago
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” in theaters now via Mubi. “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” the third feature from writer-director Jane Schoenbrun, is not the film you think it is.
Kurupt Reveals Eminem Helped Cover His Rehab Costs Rolling Stone 1d ago
“You know these things cost bread, so Em put the cheese up for it,” the rapper shared
Katseye’s Sophia to Temporarily Step Back From Group to Prioritize Her ‘Mental Health and Wellness’ Variety 1d ago
Katseye member Sophia Laforteza has announced that she’s taking a temporary step back from the group’s upcoming promotional activities, emphasizing that she needs to prioritize her “mental health and wellness.” In a post on Weverse, the group revealed that she has the “utmost support” from the...
See Chris Stapleton Perform ‘Patience’ With Guns N’ Roses Members in Toronto Rolling Stone 1d ago
One night after country singer joined band for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Slash and Duff McKagan make surprise appearance for Lies classic and Fleetwood Mac cover
From Suno’s vinyl move to Spotify’s ‘fan-made’ Merlin deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up 
Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Lindsey Buckingham Teases Project With Stevie Nicks: ‘Next Year Should Be Pretty Interesting’ Rolling Stone 1d ago
After a long estrangement, Buckingham and Nicks are again friends. “Stevie and I are talking all the time now,” Buckingham said. “Next year quite a few things will reveal themselves”
Who Voted for the 100 Best Grateful Dead Songs Rolling Stone 1d ago
We asked a large group of longtime fans to give us their favorite Dead classics
Balancing Multiple Objectives in Generative Recommendations with Adaptive Decoding 
Spotify Research 1d ago
TL;DR: We introduce Stochastic Primal-Dual Decoding (SPDD), a lightweight inference-time method that steers... The post Balancing Multiple Objectives in Generative Recommendations with Adaptive Decoding appeared first on Spotify Engineering.
Feel The Club boss Juan Carlos Dominguez talks promoting shows for Shakira – and putting Ecuador on the map for stadium tours Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Juan Carlos Dominguez, founder and CEO of Latin America-focused concert powerhouse Feel The Club Source
Kickstarter Launches $1 Million Artist Project Fund, the ‘Kickstarter Culture Fund’ Digital Music News 1d ago
Kickstarter launches the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators across music, art, fashion, film, and music. Kickstarter has announced the launch of the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund to support independent creators working across music, art,...
SM Entertainment revenues rose 15.4% YoY to $233M in Q2, driven by concerts and merch Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
K-pop company's latest quarterly report was published on Wednesday, August 5 Source
Friday’s Endnotes – 08/07/26 
Copyhype 1d ago
AI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction — There is no “loophole” in copyright that permits scanning books if you destroy the original. There is a single federal district court decision that did not acknowledge the body of case law that says otherwise, including binding precedent from its own...
Kickstarter launches fund for “next generation of music creators” 
Music Ally 1d ago
Kickstarter has announced the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund “supporting independent creators” in art, fashion, film – and music. It’s financed by Kickstarter and is open to creators around the world.
Suno publishes set of principles showing “support for artistry and creativity” Music Ally 1d ago
Suno has published a blog post titled “How We’re Building the Future of Music Responsibly.” The author, Suno co-founder and CEO Mikey Shulman, says it shares the company’s “clear set of principles”, ones that are, “always rooted in supporting artistry and creativity.” It’s an attempt to position...
IFPI, Sony and UMG take legal action against “parasitic” streaming app Musi Music Ally 1d ago
“Is it possible to build a successful music streaming platform without striking licensing deals? Actually, maybe,” we wrote about Musi back in 2024, as we described the success of the music streaming app that looked and felt like a DSP, without having the deals a DSP needs.
Musixmatch’s first customer for its fingerprinting and detection tech is Suno Music Ally 1d ago
Back in March we wrote about Musixmatch’s launch of Sentinel – “a real time music copyright detection service designed for user-generated content platforms”. Yesterday, Musixmatch announced Suno as the first customer to adopt it and its music fingerprinting technology.
Marketing round-up: Green Day TV; Ariana Grande gets seedy; $100bn in TikTok shop merch Music Ally 1d ago
Can’t get enough Green Day in your life? Good news, because now you can: an official 24/7 stream YouTube called Green Day TV has been launched which gives fans “around-the-clock immersive programming.” The band says that the stream will feature “a continuous stream of Green Day’s music videos, live...
What’s the price of a night out in 2026 (and where is the cheapest beer and kebab?) Music Ally 1d ago
Music of Our Desire (Mood) is a platform that crawls the web, ticketing platforms and social media to find information on “every concert, not just the big ones.” As a result of all that web-crawling and info-smooshing, Mood has a lot of data – which it’s publishing as a series of reports.
Meta’s US fines now total $942m in child safety case – with more lawsuits to come Music Ally 2d ago
If you market music, you probably use one or more of Meta’s platforms to do it, and the target audience for that marketing will often include young people and teenagers.
Additional Licensing Deals Incoming? Suno Unveils ‘New Downloads Policy,’ Watermarking Support, ‘Clearer Community Guidelines,’ and ‘Transparency Tools’ for Identifying AI Tracks Digital Music News 2d ago
As it fends off multiple high-stakes copyright suits – and eyes additional licensing pacts – Suno has unveiled plans to adopt “new audio watermarking” tech and implement “a new downloads policy designed to limit the ability to mass distribute songs on streaming platforms.” The gen AI upstart...
Suno Removes ACRCloud From Latest Industry Update; Audible Magic and Musixmatch Still Listed As Partners Digital Music News 2d ago
Suno sent out an update and then quickly issued a new press release that excluded a previously announced partner. The company says nothing has changed about the partnership.
‘Michael 2’ Production Starting in Just a Few Months, Lionsgate Exec Reveals Digital Music News 2d ago
The sequel to Lionsgate’s record-setting Michael Jackson biopic could start filming later this year for a 2028 release, according to studio executives. No sooner had Lionsgate reported some serious profits last quarter, thanks in no small part to the success of Michael, than the studio announced...
Tyga Openly Admits to Using Suno to Create His Latest Album—Does That Make It Ineligible to Chart? Digital Music News 2d ago
Tyga isn’t bothered to admit he used Suno to create his new album. But does that fact make it chart ineligible per new rules laid out by a coalition that includes UMG, RIAA, A2IM, WIN, IMPALA, The Recording Academy, SAG-AFTRA, and the IFPI?
J-pop powerhouse ASOBISYSTEM opens first US headquarters in California Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
ASOBISYSTEM calls the launch its biggest spending yet in North America, and a permanent base for J-pop acts it has been sending on tour across the US. Source
APAC-Focused ‘End-to-End Live Entertainment Platform’ Triangle Raises $15 Million, Adds Former Live Nation Exec Roger Field Digital Music News 2d ago
APAC-focused live events specialist Triangle Group (formerly Creation Collective) has announced a $15 million raise and welcomed ex-Live Nation higher-up Roger Field to its executive team. Singapore-headquartered Triangle Group revealed the funding and the appointment in a formal release.
Mass Layoffs Hit Live Nation-Owned BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, Goldmine Digital Music News 2d ago
Live Nation’s majority-owned livestreaming platform Veeps has begun the process of mass layoffs across its entire music media portfolio. Veeps, the ticketed livestreaming platform majority-owned by Live Nation, has started the process of laying off massive swaths of employees across cultural...
Anyone Looking for Some Swanky Office Space In Music City? TikTok Guts Its Entire Nashville Office After Just Two Years, Lays Off 250 Employees Digital Music News 2d ago
After announcing a massive expansion in the heart of Nashville, TikTok shutters its office in Music City, laying off 250 people to “streamline” its operations. TikTok’s U.S. joint venture has laid off 250 employees in Nashville as the office closes its doors on October 5.
The Grammy Whammy Digital Music News 2d ago
Some artists spend lots of time, lots of money and personal capital winning a statue. So what? Every musician wants to hear their name followed by two magical words: “Grammy winner”.
UMG Says It Owes ‘Nothing’ to the American Federation of Musicians as Legal Barbs Fly Following Udio AI Licensing Deal Digital Music News 2d ago
Two weeks after the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) fired off an amended suit against Warner Music and Universal Music, the latter major is doubling down on its dismissal push.
Daddy Don’t Live In That New York City No More Lefsetz Letter 2d ago
I didn’t know this was Larry Carlton’s first appearance on a Steely Dan track. “Katy Lied” is the least talked about Steely Dan album, except for maybe the two latter-day twenty first century LPs I used to think that crown was held by “The Royal Scam,” but that album has fans, of the opening cut,...
ZZ Top Cancel Hollywood Bowl and Other Dates, Citing ‘Insurmountable Obstacles’ Digital Music News 2d ago
ZZ Top canceled their Tuesday performance in Chula Vista and their Wednesday show at the Hollywood Bowl, citing “insurmountable obstacles.” Their touring partner Cheap Trick held an “intimate” show at the Troubadour.
The Music Industry Is Trying to Guess the AI Recipe After Dinner Was Served Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
The following MBW op-ed comes from Andreea Gleeson, former CEO of TuneCore and founder of AGA (Andreea Gleeson Advisory) Source
On… Universal Music Group, Downtown, India, and Streaming 2.0 Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group take legal action against ‘parasitic’ streaming app Musi in Canada Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
The action is coordinated by IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide Source
‘Terrifying’, ‘creepy’, ‘abusive’: dozens of women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr speak out 
The Guardian 2d ago
Exclusive: They came to him young, dreaming of a career in the music industry. Now former employees have come forward, accusing the Melbourne talent manager of intimidating behaviour and sexual harassment going back decades Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On 22 October...
‘India at its core is a song-driven economy, moving toward a personality-led, show business economy.’ Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
Times Music CEO Mandar Thakur talks catalog acquisitions, India’s subscription challenge, and why he believes Indian music’s biggest opportunity lies abroad... Source
The Art of Specificity: Designing an Experience for Every Atif Aslam Fan 
Spotify 2d ago
No two fans connect with an artist in exactly the same way. Some have been listening since the very beginning, while others may be discovering them through a shared playlist today. Some return to the same songs for comfort, while others are always eager to hear what’s next.
Suno muscles into vinyl market, plans to let users press their AI songs onto 12-inch records Music Business Worldwide 2d ago
Company has opened a waitlist for Suno Vinyl, a service that turns songs made on its platform into physical records Source
Full WMG earnings report now out; some analysts predict revenue growth slowdown Music Ally 2d ago
Earlier this week, WMG released some highlights of its quarterly results sooner than expected. Now, the whole report is out and beyond what we knew – total revenue is $1.86bn, of which recorded revenue is $1.49bn, and lots of operating cash flow growth – the rest of the results have been regarded...
Symphonic partners with Artyshield to offer AI protection platform MusicShield Music Ally 2d ago
Distributer Symphonic have partnered with ArtyShield, an AI platform that helps rightsholders protect their work from unauthorised AI use. Symphonic clients can now access some of ArtyShield’s tools for free, including access to MusicShield, a tool that is designed to “help protect music before it...
Play One We Know aims to help build sustainable careers from the grassroots Music Ally 2d ago
UK startup Play One We Know (POWK), aims to help grassroots artists, bands and independent venues build more sustainable futures by “turning fan attention into meaningful support” – by making it easier for audiences to buy, book and connect with grassroots artists and venues via bespoke QR codes.
Suno will lets users create one-off vinyl records from their song library Music Ally 2d ago
Have you ever found yourself wishing that your AI-generated songs on Suno sounded a bit “warmer?” Or with a “fuller sound stage?” Well, now you can finally play your AI-songs through your audiophile hi-fi setup, because Suno is about to launch a service that lets you “turn the music you make on...
Power Up announces 40 participants for sixth year of programme Music Ally 2d ago
Power Up is the award-winning long-term initiative co-founded by PRS Foundation and Ben Wynter, and aims to drive meaningful change by investing in Black music creators, industry professionals and executives in the UK.
Quarterly reports season: focus shifts onto future streaming revenue growth strategies Music Ally 3d ago
It’s nearly over, folks – we’ve had most of the big music-oriented results now – and the takeaway by the market seems to be one of cautious approval, with a keen eye on the future.
DATA CENTER BACKLASH SITREP 8/5/26 
MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 3d ago
Texas' data center backlash accelerates as Governor Abbott orders an audit, transmission politics intensify, and Willie Nelson brings the AI infrastructure debate into Texas culture.
Behind the Campaign: Raye – ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ Music Ally 3d ago
British singer and songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, on 27 March 2026. It came three years after her breakthrough album, My 21st Century Blues. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ was released over half a year before the album came out which, on paper at...
MusicBrainz Server update, 2026-07-30 
MetaBrainz Blog 4d ago
We’re happy to release our first MusicBrainz Server update since the schema change, following our migration of user accounts to the MetaBrainz website, which we’ve been spending most of our development time on until now.
Spotify and Merlin Announce Licensing Agreement for Fan-Made Covers and Remixes Spotify 5d ago
Spotify and Merlin today announced a new licensing agreement for Spotify’s upcoming fan-made covers and remixing tool, which will give listeners a new way to engage with the music they love from participating artists and songwriters.
Spotify rapporterar resultat för andra kvartalet 2026 Spotify 5d ago
I dag presenterade vi vårt resultat för det andra kvartalet 2026 och nådde samtidigt en milstolpe som ingen annan ljudstreamingtjänst tidigare har uppnått: 300 miljoner premiumanvändare. Under andra kvartalet accelererade vår intäktstillväxt och bruttomarginalen slog nytt rekord.
Spotify Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Spotify 5d ago
Today, we announced our Second Quarter 2026 earnings, and with them a milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached: 300 million Premium Subscribers.
A pressing issue: why are vinyl albums becoming so different from their digital versions? The Guardian 5d ago
They’re expensive, elaborate – and may not contain all the music. After Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx and more sent out incomplete or unfinished vinyl versions, fans are feeling shortchanged It was one of the most anticipated collaborations of the year: Charli xcx teaming up with film-maker David...
The Production Unit Behind Stray Kids’ Biggest Hits Takes the Mic Spotify 6d ago
Every song has a story, but fans rarely get to hear it from the creators themselves. K-Pop giant JYP Entertainment is pulling back the creative curtain with its new video podcast show, JYP Podcast, bringing audiences closer to the music and stories behind some of their favorite artists.
From Models to Products: LLMs for Recommendation at Spotify Scale Spotify Research 6d ago
Recommender systems have become a regular part of our lives, from the home pages of our favorite apps and... The post From Models to Products: LLMs for Recommendation at Spotify Scale appeared first on Spotify Engineering.
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing is an instrumental epic of desperate longing 
The Verge 6d ago
Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops. As a fan of Nayar's debut record Our Hands Against The Dusk, it caught me off guard. That album has no percussion on it at all.
Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI The Verge 6d ago
Edward “Bud” Cole speaks in Japan in 2023. | Image: Jun Sato/WireImage Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar.