Coalition to protect human creators’ rights forms as London throws first AI powered rave
The Human Artistry Campaign has announced the launch of a new coalition that is urging artificial intelligence (AI) to consider human “creators’ interests”. The coalition con
Bandcamp employees form union
Bandcamp employees in the US have officially unionised. Employees of the Epic Games conglomerate formed a union with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OP
New Warner CEO says music is ‘undervalued,’ calls for streaming platforms to raise prices
Robert Kyncl, the new CEO of Warner Music, has called on music streaming platforms to raise their prices. Kyncl, who moved to Warner from YouTube at the beginning of the year, beli
Spotify faces criticism for 30% royalty deduction in exchange for exposure in Discovery Feed
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has faced criticism from artists and other members of the music industry for reducing royalty payments on songs played through its Dis
Spotify launches new AI-driven DJ feature
Spotify has launched a new feature within its app called DJ which aims to provide a personalised experience for users by using AI-powered technology. The feature will offer a cur
MP expresses concern over TikTok’s grip on the UK music industry
Conservative MP Damian Collins has voiced concerns over the control that TikTok allegedly has on British musicians. Collins, a former Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, sha
UK music festivals booking fewer new artists annually, according to study
According to new research by Pirate, major UK music festivals are booking fewer new acts each year. Pirate analyzed 32 of the UK’s biggest festivals, excluding Glastonbury, a
IMS Ibiza reveals first speakers for 2023
The International Music Summit (IMS) Ibiza has revealed its first 10 speakers for its 2023 edition. The electronic music platform is set to take place at the Destino Pacha Resort a
DJ Lag embarks on extensive world tour
South African producer and gqom pioneer DJ Lag has embarked on an extensive world tour that will see him visit every continent over the next 10 months. The Alpha-Zulu (A-Z) World
Bandcamp introduces in-app playlist feature
Bandcamp has introduced a new feature that allows users to create playlists from their purchased music on the Bandcamp app. The feature allows users to organise music according to
