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CD Sales Rebound in 2026 as Interest in Retro Technology Grows
CD sales increased in the first half of 2026 as renewed interest in retro technology drove demand for physical media.
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CD sales increased in the first half of 2026 as renewed interest in retro technology drove demand for physical media.
Sony Music and Warner sue Anthropic, alleging the AI company used copyrighted works to train Claude through illegal scraping and piracy.
Spotify has expanded its AI-powered remix and covers initiative through a new partnership with Merlin, adding thousands of independent labels to the project.
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, preserving its editorial archive and offering migration tools and Artist subscriptions to former Nina creators.
Deezer has introduced a new remix feature that allows fans, with artists’ consent, to create personalised versions of songs, giving listeners a creative way to engage with music while…
Warner Music has acquired Sureel AI, a startup focused on AI attribution technology. The deal aims to strengthen rights management, content tracking, and transparency in the use of music…
AI music generator Suno has raised another $400 million while continuing to face copyright lawsuits from major music companies over alleged unauthorised use of copyrighted recordings.
Spotify is introducing exclusive ticket access for top artists' fans, aiming to boost engagement while helping musicians connect directly with their most loyal listeners.
GRAI believes AI can make music more social and collaborative, helping artists connect with audiences rather than replacing human creativity.
Deezer reveals that 44% of songs uploaded daily are AI-generated, highlighting rapid changes in music creation and growing concerns across the industry.
Spotify is testing a new tool to prevent AI-generated music from being wrongly attributed to real artists, addressing growing concerns over fake content.
Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to improve concert discovery, helping users find live events, artists, and tickets directly within the app.
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