Duolingo reportedly working on music based learning app
Duolingo, the language learning app known for its green owl mascot, is reportedly planning to add music lessons to its platform. According to MusicTech, the company, which curren
Aslice partners with FATDrop to protect producer fees
Aslice, a software designed to pay producers when their music is played by DJs, has teamed up with promotion platform FATdrop to enable producers to be paid before their music is r
Ticketmaster faces lawsuit over inflated cost of Drake tickets
Ticketmaster is facing a class action lawsuit over allegedly overcharging customers for Drake tickets, Pitchfork reports. According to the Toronto Star, the legal action was filed
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
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
