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Photo Credit: Lorenzo Spoleti How accurately can humans identify music created using artificial intelligence? A new study conducted by MIT Technology Review reveals humans struggle against diffusion-created AI music from platforms like Suno and Udio. Diffusion models for creating music don’t compose songs the same way a human might, by starting with chords and adding vocals and drums. Instead, these models generate the noise of music all at once—visualized by a waveform. With hundreds of milli

BTS, whose Army diehards are coordinating to report AI deepfakes depicting Hybe artists. Photo Credit: HopeSmiling BTS agency Hybe’s deepfake crackdown is in full swing, and South Korean police have made multiple arrests in connection with alleged AI-powered crimes. We touched on that deepfake-takedown push yesterday, when Ador vowed to pursue legal action against those making “malicious” online comments about NewJeans. The overarching Hybe, we noted, has for years been spearheading anti-haras

Mumbai, where Hungama, now preparing to shut down its music streaming service, is headquartered. Photo Credit: Hardik Joshi So long, Hungama Music: The Indian streaming service is reportedly set to cease operating this coming Tuesday, April 15th. Music Ally identified the quick-approaching shutdown today, pointing to an official update that the Mumbai-headquartered company provided to users. “Starting 15th April, 2025, the Music Section will bid goodbye as we make way for exciting new experi

Photo Credit: Infinite Reality Hot on the heels of its $207 million Napster acquisition, Infinite Reality has announced the acquisition of AI company Touchcast for $500 million in a combination of cash and stock. The acquisition is Infinite Reality’s largest yet and the transaction agreement values the company at $15.5 billion. Touchcast’s powerful agentic AI platform, known as Mentorverse, generates an infinite universe of specialized AI mentors who engage in natural face-to-face video conver

Photo Credit: Shift Instagram is prepping a new push to entice TikTok creators away from the platform as the site remains in limbo in the United States. While Trump offered a second extension on the TikTok ban, the increasing trade war between the US and China has left dim prospects of a deal materializing. Instagram is looking to appeal to creators who want a platform whose stability in the United States is not in question. They’ve added an iPad app and have worked on improving search functio

Photo Credit: Jake Gear and Robert Knotts by Matt Paskert Interscope Geffen A&M partners with the iconic Nashville-based Lost Highway Records for a bold new era. Country label Lost Highway Records is making a return, thanks to Interscope Records, as Interscope CEO John Janick calls on Nashville veterans Robert Knotts and Jake Gear to man the helm. Both will serve as executive vice presidents and co-heads of Lost Highway. Founded 25 years ago by former UMG Nashville CEO Luke Lewis, Lost Hi

Believe founder Denis Ladegaillerie, whose digital music company has taken another step towards privatization. Photo Credit: Believe Is Believe officially going private? It looks that way, as founder Denis Ladegaillerie and investment firms EQT and TCV have moved to acquire the company’s remaining public shares. Through a consortium called Upbeat Bidco, those parties say they own nearly 97% of Believe’s share capital and possess over 95% of voting rights. Long story short, the sizable interest

Mock deal terms in beatBread’s Deal Comparison Tool, with an ‘Expected Case’ for content performance during the deal term (photo: beatBread) For those artists and indie labels lucky enough to have multiple funding offers, beatBread now offers a potentially game-changing tool for weighing competing options. Surprisingly, beatBread’s initial results show that most artists and indie labels (60%) would likely sign a sub-optimal deal before thoroughly vetting their options. Once upon a time, music

Photo Credit: J. Cole by Kee1992 / CC by 3.0 J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival plans to continue on under a different brand. The Raleigh festival was set to end this year, after launching in 2018. J. Cole previously announced his North Carolina-based Dreamville Festival would be ending this year, less than a decade after it launched in 2018. But Dreamville and Roc Nation promoter, Sascha Stone Guttfreund, announced at a press conference last week that the festival will go on, but under a different

Jack Dorsey, who believes it’s time to “delete all IP law.” Photo Credit: Mark Warner Against the backdrop of ongoing AI debate — and adjacent legal battles concerning generative models’ training processes — Block CEO Jack Dorsey says it’s time to “delete all IP law.” Dorsey provided that controversial take on X, where, unsurprisingly, many promptly criticized the position. Notwithstanding the pushback – more on this in a moment – the contentious stance did find a high-profile supporter in El

Photo Credit: Tingey Law Jay-Z’s battle with Jane Doe lawyer Tony Buzbee heats up as Buzbee files to dismiss the rapper’s lawsuit against him — and makes fresh allegations, too. Tony Buzbee, who represents over a hundred alleged Sean “Diddy” Combs victims, has filed a motion to dismiss Jay-Z’s defamation lawsuit against him. Among those Buzbee represents is a Jane Doe who accused Diddy and Jay-Z of raping her when she was a minor in 2000. Jay-Z has staunchly denied those allegations, which cu

The British hitmaker announced in 2023 that she had amicably parted ways from her record label, Republica Records after 17 years View the full article

Photo Credit: National Police of the Dominican Republic At least 44 people have died while over 100 were being treated for injuries after a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic nightclub. Rescue crews have been searching for potential survivors in the rubble at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo after a roof collapsed, killing at least 44 people. More than 100 others have been treated for injuries. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the roof collapse. “We presume that many of them are s

Photo Credit: Live Nation Judas Priest and Alice Cooper are uniting for a co-headlining tour across North America. The 22-city run of the legendary heavy metal acts starts in Mississippi with stops in Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 16 in Biloxi before wrapping on October 26 in Texas. Coming off the second leg of their Invisible Shield Tour and the release of their 19th studio album, Judas Priest remains a dominant force in meta

Photo Credit: DMX by Mika Väisänen / CC by 3.0 The DMX Estate secures a victory in an ongoing lawsuit challenging their sole ownership of the late rapper’s copyright and IP rights. DMX’s estate has secured a major victory in an ongoing lawsuit that challenges the estate’s sole ownership of the late rapper’s copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights. The judge issued a decision and order on Monday (April 7) that rejects the claims by DMX’s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, that she

Photo Credit: Kodak Black by David Cabrera for Atlantic Records For the second month in a row, Kodak Black has paid rent for over 200 residents at a Florida housing project. While he may not be looking for publicity for it, rapper Kodak Black has paid rent for more than 200 residents at Florida’s Golden Acres housing project. This is the second month in a row he has done so. The news was revealed by a man who seems to either be a resident of or a staff member at Golden Acres. “He may not want

Photo Credit: Robot Picnic / YouTube The LA Philharmonic embarked on unfamiliar territory with a guest-filled Coachella set led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic delivered an unforgettable 50-minute set at Coachella on Saturday, featuring stars like Becky G, LL Cool J, Maren Morris, Zedd, and Laufey. The stars performed some of their biggest hits, accompanied by the iconic symphony. The outdoor stage in Indio is a far cry from what the orchestra is accustom

In one of mid-April 2025’s music industry hires, promotions, and exits, Tom Allen (pictured) became Downtown Music’s CTO on a permanent basis. Photo Credit: Downtown Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of April 16th, 2025. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music in

Photo Credit: Lil Nas X / Instagram Lil Nas X has shared a health update with fans after he was hospitalized with a mysterious illness that paralyzed the right side of his face. Sharing a picture of himself, the rapper writes, “This is me doing a full smile right now by the way. It’s like, what the f**k? Bro, I can’t even laugh right now. Oh my god!” A few hours later, the rapper shared another video zooming in on his face showcasing the difference between the two sides. “We normal over here,

Alt-pop provocateur Jessica Winter bursts onto the scene with some thrilling news that fans have eagerly awaited. Her highly anticipated debut album, aptly titled “My First Album“, is set to be unveiled on Friday, July 11th. This release marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her unique blend of inventive sounds and relatable lyrics. Yet, Winter shows no signs of slowing down. Following her captivating February single “L.O.V.E.,” which resonated with listeners for its catchy hoo

It goes without saying that a considerable amount of new music submitted for my review falls under the umbrella of heartbreak-themed songs. These lyrical narratives tend to resonate with many listeners, as they capture universal feelings of loss and longing. However, it becomes far more intriguing when a pop artist approaches this theme from a fresh angle. Danish pop singer Theresa Rex seems to have had the same realisation when she entered the studio to record her latest tracks. Her new offerin

Following an exhilarating sequence of single releases in recent months. The final and titular track from Kai Bosch, the latest EP, “Popstar of Your Dreams,” has finally arrived. In this new chapter, Kai fully embraces the electronic pop genre, showcasing a bold and dynamic musical style that surpasses his previous works. This EP marks a transformative phase for him, featuring a captivating collection of anthems that weave in emotionally rich and vulnerable lyrical narratives. Most importantly, K

Senators from both sides of the aisle are reportedly urging the DOJ to zero in on the recently announced deal between Live Nation and Fanatics. Photo Credit: Bernini123 Besides fending off a Justice Department lawsuit — and regulatory obstacles across the pond — Live Nation is now grappling with a new round of bipartisan antitrust scrutiny. That scrutiny pertains to the sports side of the Ticketmaster parent’s operations, but is certainly important from the perspective of Live Nation’s broade

Breaking Benjamin performing during Danny Wimmer Presents’ Louder Than Life. Photo Credit: MitchDoner After close to 11 years at the helm of Danny Wimmer Presents, CEO Danny Hayes has “made the difficult decision to part ways” with the Louder Than Life organizer. Hayes confirmed his exit in a message posted to LinkedIn as well as Instagram. Despite spanning north of 200 words, the announcement doesn’t shed light on the precise circumstances surrounding his departure from Danny Wimmer Presents,

Photo Credit: Rubby Pérez / Instagram Merengue singer Rubby Pérez has died after sustaining injuries during the Jet Set Club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. He was performing on stage at the time. The Jet Set Club was a converted cinema and hosted large dance events, though authorities have not yet identified what caused the structural failure. At least 124 people died in the collapse of the roof, with 150 others reportedly injured. The death toll is expected to rise as authorities an