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Suno has released its v6 AI music model, developed with support from the record industry and trained on newly licensed data from partners like Warner Music Grou

AI music generator Suno, facing copyright lawsuits from major record labels, is now releasing a new version of its tool developed in partnership with Warner Mus

Bollywood is increasingly investing in India's independent music scene, with entities like Yash Raj Films' Raah Records boosting the sector, as industry experts

CD sales saw a significant resurgence in the first half of 2026, with the RIAA reporting a 45.7% jump in units sold and a 58.6% increase in dollar value compare

The music industry is grappling with the rise of AI music generators, with some labels suing platforms like Suno while others are forming partnerships.

Dolly Parton revolutionized Nashville and the country music industry through her ownership of music, cross-genre collaborations, and empire-building. Nicole Val

Apple Music will soon require artists to label AI-generated songs with 'AI Transparency Tags,' following similar moves by other streaming services. While some u

The 2026 TME Chinese Music Impact Summit was held to discuss Music IP and new growth paths for the music industry in the era of Artificial Intelligence.

Indian music labels are reportedly losing over Rs 350 crore annually in sync revenue due to unlicensed music use on social media platforms. ContentLens is offer

The globally popular K-pop band BTS is questioning the Grammys' new Asian Pop category, arguing that music should not be categorized by region or language. This

Spotify plans to introduce 'AI Persona' badges on artist profiles that are generated using artificial intelligence.

Spotify will introduce "AI Persona" labels for artist profiles representing AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from various recommendation sys

Spotify announced it will introduce an "AI persona" badge to clearly identify AI-generated music content to users, distinguishing it from human-created works.

Suno, a prolific source of AI-generated music, plans to implement watermarks on all its audio outputs to meet emerging industry standards for AI content labelin

Dozens of women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr have come forward, accusing the Melbourne talent manager of decades of intimidating behavior and sexu

Independent music venues in Australia, such as Mary's Underground in Sydney, are facing closures due to increasing operational costs and declining attendance, r

Major record labels, including Universal, Sony, and Warner Music, have proposed new rules for chart eligibility of AI-generated songs, suggesting they should be

Dan Mackta, Managing Director of Qobuz, discusses the company's strong stance against AI-generated audio, viewing it as a fraud problem rather than music. Qobuz

Deezer's Head of Research, Manuel Moussallam, discusses the company's industry-leading AI filter designed to combat the influx of AI-generated music on streamin

Rick Beato's viral video featuring Paul McCartney highlights how music publicity in the algorithmic era often prioritizes attention and viral gimmicks over subs

Spotify is expanding its AI capabilities by introducing a new conversational AI feature, similar to ChatGPT, for Premium subscribers to discover music, podcasts