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
The United Kingdom has recently enacted legislation aimed at enhancing security measures in public venues, a direct response to the tragic 2017 incident at Manchester Arena. This new regulation, officially titled the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill but commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law, was presented to Parliament in September.
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 US is facing growing pressure from professionals in the music industry to reconsider a proposed hike in visa fees for touring artists. The planned 250% increase in costs, which was initially announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in January, has been postponed and is now scheduled
In exciting news for artists, a brand-new resource has emerged to demystify the complexities of metadata, recording codes, and royalties. Introducing the Get Paid Guide. Designed specifically with musicians in mind, the Get Paid Guide proudly labels itself as the “creator’s guide to data,” offering easily understandable information that
UK Music, an organisation representing the production sector of the UK’s commercial music industry, has called on the government to address concerns related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music. According to MusicTech, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, CEO of UK Music, expressed these concerns in an open letter to
In music tech news, Pioneer DJ’s parent company AlphaTheta has acquired Serato. This acquisition brings together two companies that have previously collaborated, with Serato’s DJ software becoming compatible with Pioneer DJ hardware in 2012. Despite the acquisition, both AlphaTheta and Serato will continue to operate as separate brands,
