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Labels sue US ISP Verizon in new copyright-infringement case
US labels really are suing Verizon in 2024. All three major labels (and sundry label imprints) are named as plaintiffs in the case.
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Deezer launches its own ‘Playlist with AI’ feature in beta
Spotify recently launched a beta test of its ‘AI Playlist’ feature, creating playlists based on text prompts. Now Deezer is following suit.
K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together go on a VR tour with AmazeVR
‘Hyperfocus: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert’ will visit Los Angeles, Buena Park, Houston, Chicago and New York between August and November this year
YouTube brand Theorist Entertainment launches LoreFi music series
Having been acquired in 2022 by startup Lunar X, now Theorist has launched an interesting music project.
Fix the Tix day of action sparks 65k letters to Congress
Earlier this month we reported on plans for a ‘Day of Action’ from US collective Fix the Tix, to encourage senators to pass the Fans First Act legislation. The day was set…
EC puts X on notice over transparency and blue-tick deception
X (formerly Twitter) is the latest tech firm to feel the regulatory wrath – well, disapproval at least – of the European Commission.
New YouTube Shorts tools: Auto layout, remix-remixing and more
One of them is ‘Auto layout’ which will help people to convert their longer-form videos into Shorts with automatic panning, zooming and cropping to focus on the main subject.
Genies launches a music-focused creator and partner network
The initial lineup of partners includes 3D-animation startup Anything World; AR outfit Superfan Studio; and AI music firm Soundful
Monstercat’s latest Roblox experience is a DJ Simulator
It’s a game that encourages players to become a DJ, producing songs, customising their stage and special effects, and collecting decks and pets.
Report: Downtown Music Holdings in talks over possible sale
The latest independent music company reportedly up for sale is Downtown Music Holdings, with private-equity firms and “at least one major music company” hovering.
US music bodies welcome ‘Copied Act’ proposed AI legislation
Moves to regulate rapidly-evolving generative-AI technology in the US continue, with this week bringing the latest proposed bill from politicians grappling with AI’s implications.
Massive Attack reveal decarbonisation measures for Act 1.5 gig
Massive Attack have long walked the talk when it comes to the climate emergency. That applies to their upcoming concert in Bristol.
‘Empathy for the Devil’ podcast explores artists’ psychological struggles
There have been plenty of podcasts picking over the lives of famous, dead music stars. However, ‘Empathy for the Devil’ takes a more purposeful approach to this topic. It’s a…
Music Tectonics seeks startups for its 2024 pitch contest
Applications opened this week for the contest, which will culminate in final pitches at the conference in October.
Fan-engagement startup AmplifyWorld launches $500k artist fund
The fund will offer grants of between $1k and $50k to artists to cover all their music-related expenses: writing, recording, marketing, touring and more.
Ticketmaster reveals its latest app integration: Shazam
It enables artists to link their concerts to their profiles in Shazam, to ensure that the dates are surfaced when people tag their music.
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