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AI-made Suno slop pulls listeners away from real music
ai17 hours ago

AI-made Suno slop pulls listeners away from real music

Terrence O’Brien investigates a Suno AI trend in which Reddit users listen almost exclusively to AI-generated music and even abandon traditional streaming platforms; few on-record interviews leave the reasons unclear, but posts claim AI tracks better match their tastes and allow exploration of far-out genres. The piece weighs theories of narcissism versus laziness as motivations—leaning toward laziness and the lure of instant gratification—while framing AI-generated music as part of a broader struggle to discover music amid overwhelming choices and algorithmic curation, with questions about the future of art and human musicians.

via The Verge|
#ai#ai-music#algorithmic-personalization
When AI Takes the Spotlight: Graduation Speeches Meet a New Economic Reality
technology3 days ago

When AI Takes the Spotlight: Graduation Speeches Meet a New Economic Reality

An analysis of a viral commencement moment where music executive Scott Borchetta urged embracing AI, prompting boos; the piece argues his “tool” analogy echoes past streaming-era battles, highlights AI's rising role in business, and cites data showing CEOs deploy AI while planning smaller teams, framing the debate as a tension between innovation and income inequality.

via Gizmodo|
#artificial-intelligence#commencement#economy
RAYE's Rise: From Label Struggles to an Independent Global Stage
music19 days ago

RAYE's Rise: From Label Struggles to an Independent Global Stage

British pop star RAYE describes her seven-year struggle with label constraints, leaving Polydor to become an independent artist via Human Re Sources and The Orchard, releasing My 21st Century Blues and This Music May Contain Hope, with family backing and a growing global profile that includes Radio City shows and BRIT wins, while championing mental-health awareness and artists’ rights.

via Billboard|
#independent#mental-health#music
Brandy’s Phases: From bullied prodigy to fearless icon in a revealing memoir
entertainment1 month ago

Brandy’s Phases: From bullied prodigy to fearless icon in a revealing memoir

Brandy’s memoir Phases traces a rise from Mississippi church choirs to superstardom, revealing how bullying, a predatory relationship, and relentless industry pressure shaped her, alongside intimate memories of idol encounters (Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson), the creation of The Boy Is Mine with Monica, a traumatic 2006 car crash, and her ongoing resilience and artistry as she confronts the music world’s duty of care.

via The Guardian|
#autobiography#brandy#entertainment
Chance the Rapper Edges Out Ex-Manager in $35 Countersuit Victory
music2 months ago

Chance the Rapper Edges Out Ex-Manager in $35 Countersuit Victory

After a five-year legal battle, Chance the Rapper was awarded $35 in his countersuit against former manager Pat Corcoran, who had sued Bennett for $3.8 million in unpaid expenses and commissions. The jury found Bennett did not owe commissions after ending the relationship, while Corcoran’s damages claim was rejected. The verdict is touted as a win for artists’ rights and contract transparency in the music industry.

via Rolling Stone|
#chance-the-rapper#countersuit#lawsuit
Vinyl Revival and Swift-Driven Growth Push U.S. Music Revenue to $11.5B
business2 months ago

Vinyl Revival and Swift-Driven Growth Push U.S. Music Revenue to $11.5B

The U.S. recorded-music industry earned $11.5 billion in 2025, led by a vinyl resurgence that surpassed $1 billion for the first time since 1983, while streaming generated about $6.4 billion (over 80% of revenue). Taylor Swift significantly contributed to the growth with her 12th album opening week (over 4 million copies sold in the U.S.) and hundreds of millions of streams, underscoring ongoing investment in artists and a strong year for both physical and digital formats.

via Los Angeles Times|
#business#music-industry#riaa
Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl Spurs 2025 U.S. Music Sales Record
business2 months ago

Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl Spurs 2025 U.S. Music Sales Record

U.S. music industry revenue rose 3% in 2025 to a record $11.54 billion, helped by blockbuster releases such as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl and a rebound in vinyl, which topped $1 billion for the first time since 1983; streaming accounted for about 82% of revenue at $9.5 billion, with premium subscriptions driving most of that, while the industry continues to lean on touring, merch and licensing as part of a broader shift in its business model.

via Deadline|
#business#music-industry#riaa
SXSW eyes an Austin comeback after a lean, decentralized 2026
culture2 months ago

SXSW eyes an Austin comeback after a lean, decentralized 2026

SXSW’s 2026 edition will be shorter and decentralized, moving festival activity to hotel clubhouses after the demolition of the Austin Convention Center. Despite staffing shakeups, visa and sponsorship hurdles, organizers insist the event will return to Austin, with discounted 2027 badges already on sale and film/TV and music programming continuing to anchor the festival’s identity.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#austin#culture#decentralized-festival
Apple Music Rolls Out AI Transparency Tags Linked to Label Declarations
technology2 months ago

Apple Music Rolls Out AI Transparency Tags Linked to Label Declarations

Apple Music is introducing a four-tag transparency system to flag AI-generated elements across Artwork, Track, Composition, and Music Video. The tags are optional for now and will be required for future content deliveries, with labeling duties resting on labels and distributors rather than the platform. The approach contrasts with Deezer’s platform-level AI-detection model, highlighting differing industry strategies toward AI-generated music and a move toward upfront disclosure.

via Music Business Worldwide|
#ai#ai-generated-content#apple-music
Spotify reports $11B in 2025 royalties, but artist payouts remain uneven
business3 months ago

Spotify reports $11B in 2025 royalties, but artist payouts remain uneven

Spotify announced it paid more than $11 billion in royalties in 2025, about 30% of the recording industry’s revenue, but the money goes to rightsholders (labels, distributors, publishers) rather than directly to artists; roughly half of the royalties went to independent artists and labels, while payouts for indie acts can vary widely and artists with fewer than 1,000 streams receive no payout; 12,500+ artists earned over $100k in royalties in 2024, with 2025 figures due in March; per-stream payments depend on the pool size and deals, and Spotify is promising new anti-fraud measures and greater human curation to address criticism.

via The Verge|
#business#indie-artists#music-industry