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The Ivors Academy – one of Europe’s largest professional associations for music writers and composers – has issued a strong warning to Suno, the company behind AI-powered music generator Suno AI… The post “The latest example of unethical AI firms stealing the livelihood of lyricists, songwriters and composers”: The Ivors Academy wants Suno to remove its ReMi lyrics generator appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

While we’ve never had more options in terms of the tools we can call on when making music, not everyone thinks this abundance of choice is a good thing. Take The Who singer Roger Daltrey, for example. He would go as far as to say boundless innovation in music technology is subtracting from the “heartbeat” of modern music making... The post Roger Daltrey says improving technology is making musicians lose the “heartbeat” of music appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Spotify has announced new changes for its advertising model, with new tools for creating ads and measuring their reach. The changes arrive hot on the heels of its Loud & Clear annual royalty report, which revealed that from 2014 to 2024, Spotify’s yearly payouts to the music industry have increased 10x from $1 billion to over $10 billion. It also recorded its first full year of profitability at the end of Q4 last year… The post Spotify introduces new changes to its advertising model – could they impact artist payouts? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Does anyone else absolutely love this track ? ❤️ Takes me back to my very early clubbing days (early 90s), absolutely a timeless classic, I simple can’t fault this track, absolute perfection … There are a ton (100s) of remixes of this track (some amazing) but you simply can’t beat the original … Linkshttps://shadesofrhythm.bandcamp.com/track/the-sound-of-eden-every-time-i-see-her https://www.discogs.com/release/6552-Shades-Of-Rhythm-The-Sound-Of-Eden-Every-Time-I-See-Her SoundCloudOriginalRemixes (just a couple of many!)

Sweetwater has teamed up with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to provide support for the growing number of music industry professionals facing hearing loss. A new Hearing Health Fund, launched by the two organisations, gives those working in the music industry access to a free, three-part hearing screening with a certified audiologist, and free Etymotic Research ER-20XS High Fidelity Earplugs to protect their ears as they continue to work… The post Sweetwater partners with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to tackle hearing loss among music industry professionals: “Once the damage is done, there’s no going back to ‘normal’” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Check out Christian Smith's Tronic Radio here https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tronic-radio/id550133894 Check out the new Gilles Bock - Keep This Thing Going EP out now on Tronic This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here https://app.syndicast.co.uk/registration/ PlaylistBen Klock, Fadi Mohem - Our Sector (feat. Flowdan) [Layer Records] Rent Wise - Mover (2024 Remaster) [Knowledge Imprint] Tièmoko Koné - Master of Path [Drawner Records] Modem - Seduction [Secta] Franco Rossi - Pa…

According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), more than four fifths of music consumption is done through streaming. While some bands are trying to turn back the clock, with the likes of A Day To Remember recently releasing their latest record exclusively in physical form a month before putting it online, many have accepted that physical media isn’t the way to go... The post “Cars don’t even have f**king CD players in ’em anymore. What are we gonna release a record for?”: Why Hollywood Undead aren’t planning on recording any more albums – for now appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The New York City-based DJ/producer kicks off his brand-new label imprint with his own original single, available March 28. NYC-based DJ and producer Zack Martino has officially launched his own record label, Dusk Till Dawn Records (DTD). Focused on pushing the boundaries of melodic house and techno, the label serves as both a creative space [...] The post Zack Martino Launches Dusk Till Dawn Records, Drops Debut Single “Let You Go” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Bandcamp’s direct-to-artist approach isn’t just “timeless”, it’s also well-equipped to navigate the challenges of an AI-driven music industry, says General Manager Dan Melnick. Speaking to MusicRadar in a new interview, the executive posits that Bandcamp’s system is the norm, while streaming – where artists often receive only fractions of a cent per play – is the outlier… The post “Staying in the streaming world and trying to play that game is probably more of a threat”: Bandcamp executive says its business model is “timeless” and “well positioned for the age of AI” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Timbaland has slammed today’s music as “bland” and “boring”. In a new interview with The Inner Court, the producer – who’s crafted hits songs for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Madonna, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and more – shares his thoughts on the current state of music and AI’s role in it... The post Producer Timbaland thinks today’s music is “bland” and “boring”, calls AI the only thing with a “pure soul” right now appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Sony has officially unveiled its new WF-C710N wireless earbuds, the successor to 2023’s WF-C700N model, aimed at delivering premium features without breaking the bank. As the follow-up to the well-received WF-C700N, these new earbuds offer significant improvements over its predecessor while maintaining an affordable price tag of $119.99. The post Sony’s new WF-C710N budget earbuds have landed – featuring improved ANC and twice the battery life appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Napster, once the world’s most famous peer-to-peer file sharing platform and now a music service, has been acquired by US tech company Infinite Reality. The tech startup announced the $207 million deal on Tuesday, stating its vision to transform Napster into a “social and interactive music platform” that prioritises “active fan engagement” over passive listening ... The post Napster acquired by immersive tech company Infinite Reality in $207 million deal appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

I hadn't heard this before until today, really nice track ... Apparently this track wasn't released until 2022 however I found a video on YouTube from 2017 ? Unless it was just the album which came out in 2022 ... Daphni's song "Fly Away" was initially released on his album Cherry, which came out on October 7, 2022 SoundCloud (Deetron Remix) SoundCloud (Terrace Edit) Original (2017 or 2022 ?)

Apple has announced a new software update which will add lossless audio and ultra-low latency to its AirPods Max headphones. The update, which will be released in April, will see AirPods Max become the only headphones musicians can use to create and mix in personalised spatial audio, including head tracking... The post Apple is bringing lossless audio to its AirPods Max headphones in a free update appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to UK government officials, calling for both immediate and long-term funding into music education. The letter, co-signed by music icons including Fred Again, Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Stormzy, and Robert Plant, urges British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to commit £250 million towards music education “to repair decades of dismantling music” ... The post Ed Sheeran pens open letter urging UK government to invest £250 million in music education “to repair decades of dismantling music” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

“Quicksand (Don’t Go)” with Zoë Johnston, the debut single from their forthcoming Bigger Than All Of Us LP, is available now via Anjunabeats. As famed electronic trio Above & Beyond gear up for performances at Ultra Music Festival in Miami next weekend and two upcoming weekends at Coachella, they’ve got new music and exciting coinciding [...] The post Above & Beyond Announces New Album, Releases Lead Single appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

For a musician as venerated as Hans Zimmer, you might not suspect him of being susceptible to fear of live performance. But until some friends helped him snap out of it, he was exactly that. Those friends were none other than Pharrell Williams and The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, and they were insistent that he needed to get out of his head... The post “At that moment, I thought only an idiot would say no”: How an invitation from Pharrell Williams ended Hans Zimmer’s fear of performing live appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Tracklist [00:00:00] Aton – Voyager – MO Records (1996) [00:07:41] Virus Inc. – Transfer To Vacuum – Frankfurt Beat Productions (1993) [00:10:18] Virus Inc. – Temple Of Colours – Frankfurt Beat Productions (1993) [00:13:59] X-Dream – This (Acid Phase) – Tunnel Records (1994) [00:18:00] Spect-® – Enjoy Your Spaceride – Monokultur (1995) [00:24:39] Hiscore Xor – True Freedom – Monokultur (1995) [00:29:54] Hiscore – Drone VII – Monokultur (1995) [00:33:08] Eternal Basement – Parkhouse – Harthouse (1994) [00:38:54] Bassline Baby – Stud Stunner – Step 2 House Records (1995) [00:44:44] Gain Force – X-Emption (Mandala Mix) – Time Unlimited (1994) [00:49:23] Powersource – Houseke…

For most musicians, the process of registering a song for royalties summons a bespoke blend of boredom and dread. There’s metadata to be sorted out, a host of different regional copyright bodies to consider, and a number of different royalties and rights to get your head around. For Bobby Cole, founder and managing director of Melody Rights, the intricacies of music royalties are like bread and butter. With some two decades of experience writing stock music, and thousands of credits to his name, it’s a subject that, out of necessity, he’s had to learn an awful lot about. His expert opinion? The current system is confusing, complex, opaque, barely fit for purpose, and ripe…

Brian Eno has never been one to shy away from conversations about technology’s role in music and society. From pioneering ambient music to his latest generative AI-powered feature film Eno, he’s always found ways to push boundaries. But when it comes to artificial intelligence, the producer says his biggest concern’t isn’t the tech itself — but who controls it… The post Brian Eno: “The biggest problem about AI is not intrinsic to AI. It’s to do with the fact that it’s owned by the same few people” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Qobuz, the platform for high-resolution music streaming and purchasing, has shared the results of an independent review into its average royalty payout per stream. The platform is the first of its kind to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated, which it says forms part of its “commitment to fairer compensation for artists”. The review reveals that on average, it pays five times more revenue per user than the market average… The post Qobuz is the first streaming platform to have its average payout per stream officially validated – this is its rate and how it achieves it appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Universal Audio has unveiled the Apollo E Series, based around a pair of peripherals for Dante‑networked audio systems and the Apollo x16D audio interface. Aimed at bringing UAD plugins from studio to live setups, the Apollo e1x remote‑controllable Unison Preamp offers users Unison mic/line preamp sounds from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more when paired with an Apollo x16D audio interface. You can link multiple Apollo e1x units with the included coupling bracket and integrated mic-stand mount… The post “This is a milestone for us”: Universal Audio’s new Apollo E Series brings UAD sound from studio to live stages appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

With the likes of Snoop Dogg jumping ship and leaving Spotify, it’s clear that artists are becoming increasingly frustrated with the streaming giant’s royalties system. And, according to YouTuber Top Music Attorney, Spotify’s upcoming Music Pro tier might mean the “dilution” of revenue for artists... The post “This could be really, really terrible for creatives”: Music lawyer explains why she’s “scared” of Spotify’s upcoming premium tier appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Miami Beach, Fla. – The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs), with all its glitz and glamour, are set to return to Miami Music Week on Friday, March 28, at noon. Teaming up with Winter Music Conference’s International Dance Music Awards, the EDMAs expect to light up the iconic Eden Roc Hotel by attracting many of [...] The post Miami Music Week: EDMAs Set for March 28 – Vote & Win Passes appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

With the upcoming version of iOS, Apple is set to offer ambient music playlists from directly within the Control Center, each curated for a different mood. By default, it will give access to four categories – productivity, wellbeing, chill, and sleep – but users can customise this to allow access to any playlist from Apple Music. For those with an Apple Music subscription, this feature will come with additional benefits. Subscribers will have full control over the tracks played, enabling them to skip songs, choose specific tracks, and save their favourite songs into custom playlists... The post Apple to introduce new ambient music feature with iOS 18.4 appeared …

In a joint venture for future output, the deal valued at over $55 million includes more than 4,000 songs from artists like Skrillex, REZZ, Noisia & more. Create Music Group (CMG), a powerhouse in the music industry, has acquired the catalogs of electronic music icon deadmau5 and his renowned label, mau5trap, in a deal exceeding [...] The post Create Music Group Acquires deadmau5 & mau5trap Records Catalogs appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Many streaming platforms offer ‘functional playlists’, often with calm soundscapes designed to boost productivity while working. However, new research suggests “groovier” music may be a better choice to improve brainpower. A study, completed at New York University and published in the academic journal PLOS One, involved 280 participants split into four groups. Each group listened to different ‘auditory backdrops’ – office noise, pop music, deep focus and work flow... The post New research suggests music with a “groove” is better than ambient music for productivity appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Tracklist [00:00:00] Mad Gay Mafia – Rightfield – Ef.adrine (2003) [00:06:31] Mad Gay Mafia – DJ Killer EP – Ef.adrine (2003) [00:12:12] DJ Mishka – The Time Bomb (Acid Trance Mix) – Ef.adrine (2000) [00:18:12] Chris Liberator , Geezer & DJ Mishka – Science Of Acid (Gritty Brainy Mix) – VCF (1999) [00:24:23] Injector – Funky Control 2000 (DJ Mishka Mix) – Ef.adrine (2000) [00:30:44] Chris Liberator , Geezer & DJ Mishka – Science Of Acid (Classic Acid Mix) – VCF (1999) [00:36:49] DJ Mishka’s Mad Gay Mafia / Injector Part II – Remodelled (Mishka’s Mad Gay Mafia Mix) – Ef.adrine (2001) [00:42:27] Mad Gay Mafia – Mad, Bad And Dangerous To Know (Don’t Download It Mix) …

What with him selling “virtual cannabis goods” in the metaverse and claiming to run an NFT-loving social media account, Snoop Dogg has been intrigued by the blockchain for quite some time. Now, the rapper has decided to take the plunge and move his work over to blockchain-based streaming service Tune.FM. Despite currently having nearly 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Snoop plans to gradually migrate his entire catalogue over to Tune.FM. “I don’t fuck with Spotify anymore,” he reveals in a Billboard exclusive. “I’m only on Tune.FM.” ... The post “I don’t f**k with Spotify anymore”: Snoop Dogg to cut ties with Spotify in favour of Web3 platform Tune.FM ap…

deadmau5 has sold his catalogue to Creative Music Group for $55 million. The deal also means CMG acquires the rights to the mau5trap Records catalogue, meaning the company now owns more than 4,000 new songs in total. The deal also marks the beginning of a new partnership between Creative Music Group and deadmau5 – real name Joel Zimmerman – who will work together on future deadmau5 records and mau5trap label releases... The post Deadmau5 sells his catalogue for $55 million: “We inherit a legacy that changed music forever” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article