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Popular music streaming service Deezer has taken a significant step in combating the proliferation of AI-generated music on its platform by introducing advanced technology that can identify and remove such tracks. In an effort to combat the presence of illegal and fraudulent content, Deezer has developed special software designed to

Various music organisations including the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), Secretly Group Union, the NYC-DSA, Bandcamp United, and the Music Workers Alliance gathered at the offices of Penske Media Corporation in New York last week. According to Pitchfork, they gathered for a rally in support of UMAW’s Fair

Content warning: This article discusses sexual harassment and could potentially be triggering for some readers.  According to a report by Deadline, well-known UK DJ Paul Oakenfold has been accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by his former personal assistant. The lawsuit was filed on June 2nd at the

In a move aimed at tackling the long-standing issue of fair pay for artists, a working group has been established in the UK to delve into the matter and propose potential solutions. The decision to form the industry working group came after a recommendation made earlier this year by the

SoundCloud, the popular streaming service and distribution company, has laid off 8% of its workforce in an effort to improve profitability, according to reports from Billboard, Variety, and Resident Advisor. The decision was made by SoundCloud’s CEO Eliah Seton, who took on the role in March. This marks the second

Spotify’s contentious new feature, Spotify DJ, is now available to paid users in the UK and Ireland. Developed in collaboration with Sonantic, a voice technology company, and OpenAI, Spotify DJ aims to provide a more personalised listening experience. While AI has long powered Spotify’s recommendation algorithms, this feature takes it

Apple has introduced a new feature in its Apple Maps and Apple Music apps that enables users to discover concerts in select locations worldwide. Called Apple Music Guides, this concert discovery feature utilises information from Bandsintown and currently includes 10 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and Paris. The feature

Google has confirmed that it will not delete inactive YouTube accounts, contrary to recent concerns. Previously, there were worries that the company’s statement about permanently deleting accounts inactive for over two years could result in the removal of significant portions of YouTube’s music archives, including original and rare music uploads.

Loreen, representing Sweden, has made history by winning the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time at a spectacular event held in Liverpool, UK, on behalf of last year’s winners and rightful host country, Ukraine. She became only the second performer to achieve this feat, securing her victory with the

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s management has shared a playlist titled Funeral, curated by the late musician and composer himself. Released on May 15, his management expressed on social media, “We would like to share the playlist Ryuichi has been privately compiling to be played at his own funeral to accompany his passing.

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