When users in the U.K. and Ireland tune in they will be greeted by a stunningly realistic AI voice, modelled after Spotify’s own Head of Cultural Partnerships, Xavier “X” Jernigan.
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TikTok tests a direct music-streaming integration with Apple Music.
Short-form video that doesn't lead anywhere is the most dangerous thing I've seen the music business face in a long time," said YouTube's music boss Lyor Cohen recently.
It’s Eurovision time! Yes, that weekend you’ve all been waiting for (maybe)
Get those costumes on, the drinks on ice and the party snacks out. Eurovision fever descends this year on Liverpool, which is hosting the event in lieu of Ukraine.
TikTok launches #NewMusic hub focused on new releases
It pulls together new releases from artists on TikTok, and is accessed simply by typing 'new music' into the app's search bar.
Label services and distribution company Believe deny they are trying to grab market share in Russia
Despite Russia’s illegal invasion and assault on the people of Ukraine, Believe have continued to operate in the country, and this week CEO Denis Ladegaillerie (who is not short of outspoken statements, as we’ve covered here in the past) has been defending the company’s position.
Daft Punk unlock some new memories with Snapchat Augmented Reality features. No, the memories were not Randomly Access(ed) – get it...
Snapchat's AR studio has created three experiences to celebrate the 10th anniversary of said seminal record.
Ed Sheeran wins Marvin Gaye copyright case
Ed did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On when composing Thinking Out Loud, a US court has ruled.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced
This year’s class includes Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, George Michael and the Spinners, alongside others including Chaka Khan and country legend Willie Nelson (who just turned 90 this week, happy birthday Willie).