Since Saturday, access to numerous music videos on YouTube from renowned artists like Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been restricted for viewers in the United States. As reported by TechCrunch, attempting to play certain tracks results in a message stating that the content is unavailable due
It’s no secret that the development of AI is causing a significant shift in the music industry. This week saw the launch of Hook, a new AI-powered remixing app for iOS. Developed by CEO Gaurav Sharma and his team, Hook aims to revolutionise how fans interact with music, transforming
Mixcloud, a global music platform, has expanded its reach in the music industry by acquiring Encore, an online marketplace for booking musicians. This strategic move aligns with Mixcloud’s ongoing efforts to support artists and content creators in various ways. Encore, founded in 2014, has made a significant impact in the
Popular social media app TikTok has announced the discontinuation of its music streaming service, TikTok Music. The service, which had been operating for less than a year in select countries including Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico, will cease operations from November 28. A notice on the TikTok Music website
Berlin’s world-renowned nightlife scene is facing a significant blow as two of its most iconic institutions, Watergate and Renate, are staring down the barrel of closure. Watergate, a cornerstone of Berlin’s techno scene for over two decades, has announced its impending closure at the end of 2024. The club’s co-founder,
In recent weeks, a series of troubling incidents at nightclubs and music venues across Europe has raised serious questions about the safety of rave spaces, and whether enough is being done to uphold the values of club culture. On September 7th, Berlin’s renowned Sisyphos Club became the scene of
The rapid advancement in AI technology has proved lucrative for certain sectors, the looming threat of AI for artists and creatives has always been a major concern. AI has evolved so rapidly, in fact, that generated imagery is virtually impossible to tell apart from actual photos and a person’s likeness,
Building and nurturing relationships in the music industry, or any industry for that matter, is a combination of networking, professionalism, and genuine relationship-building. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make and nurture music industry contacts: Start Locally: Attend local gigs, music showcases, and events. Connect with local music
The Genius lawsuit against Google, which accused the company of displaying unlicensed lyrics sourced from Genius in its search results, has been rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Genius, a song lyrics and musical knowledge database, after having its appeal dismissed by the Court of Appeals in 2022, argued that
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has introduced Ripple, a new app that allows users to generate music by humming or singing. This app aims to simplify the process of creating royalty free soundtracks for short-form video content for those who are not familiar with traditional digital audio workstations (DAWs). Ripple
