Vinyl records outsell CDs for the second consecutive year
It's like the 80s all over again
Neil Young comes back to Spotify, two years after Joe Rogan "vaccine disinformation" row
The singer still isn't happy with Spotify's audio quality, though
European Commission fines Apple almost $2 billion over music streaming subscription policies
What just happened? Spotify has spent five years accusing Apple's music streaming subscription policies of being anti-competitive, and the European Union just ruled overwhelmingly in Spotify's favor. Apple argues that it deserves a cut for its role in Spotify's success. Meanwhile, another battle looms between the companies over sideloading and new fees.
Winamp is coming to Android and iPhone later this year
The mobile apps have been in beta testing since early 2023
Ever Wonder How the Shazam Algorithm Works?
Your phone's ability to identify any song it listens to is pure technological magic. In this article, we'll show you how the ever popular Shazam app does it.
Spotify is changing its royalty structure to combat fraud and eliminate micro payments
Spotify's changes are sure to ruffle some feathers
Haptic suit lets deaf and hearing people alike experience a new way to consume music
Feel up to 24 independent instruments and vocal elements
AudioCraft is a new open-source music generation tool from Meta
Simple yet powerful tools to create music and audio through textual prompts
Spotify increases Premium plan pricing across the board
Spotify was the last major holdout at $9.99
Over one million LEDs light up Sphere, Las Vegas' incredible new attraction
The inside is just as amazing
In brief: There is lots to see and do in Las Vegas, and in September this year, what could become the city's biggest attraction will open: the largest spherical building in the world, one packed with programmable exterior LEDs that can display incredible visuals. Inside, visitors will be able to watch music concerts, film events, and some sports while experiencing the 250-foot-high wrap-around interior screen.
A Chat With Video Game Composer Christopher Tin
Grammy award-winning composer Christopher Tin is behind some of gaming's most iconic soundtracks, including Baba Yetu. We sit down with him to chat about how video game music has changed and where it's headed.
Man who stole more than $23 million in YouTube music royalties scam faces 70-month prison sentence
The government hopes the length will be a deterrent
The Grammy Awards will not accept music made with generative AI tools
Only human musicians and creators will be recognized according to the new rules
Music publishers sue Twitter for $250 million over copyright infringement claims
They cite Musk's description of DMCA as a "plague on humanity"
Paul McCartney says All You Need is AI to make one "final" Beatles song
Not much is known about the song other than it was a John Lennon recording on a "ropey" cassette tape
Photoshop's Generative Fill tool has users flooding Twitter with cool expansions of iconic album art
Some of the expansions might have made even better covers than the original
Music company wants Google to delist a Wikipedia page about YouTube rippers
Overstepping the mark a little?
Record labels demand streaming providers block AI music scraping
UMG: "We will not hesitate to take steps to protect our rights and those of our artists"
Spotify HiFi has been ready and waiting in the wings for over a year ago, but Apple rained on its parade
Spotify is still trying to figure out how to make money off lossless
Vinyl outsells CDs for the first time in 35 years with 41 million records sold in 2022
Editor's take: Vinyl record sales are booming. It's hard to nail down the recent trend. Collectors trying to grow their collections, audiophiles preferring the richer sounds from analog recordings, and the sometimes fantastic album art the large discs come with all contribute to the phase. Whatever the case may be, the record industry isn't complaining.
Popular YouTube vocalist shows how to leverage AI tools to create video for his music
Several AI tools created the visuals used to accompany Hollens' vocals
How a misplaced hard drive bolstered Tracy Chapman's career in 1988
Tracy Chapman soothed a restless crowd with her stirring performance at Wembley
New Android 12-powered Sony Walkmans: cool looks and high prices
Retro tech with a very modern update