Spotify’s Move Toward Ultimate Personalization; Songtradr’s ‘SmartMusic’ Is Merging AI and Neuroscience

Jun 06, 2023

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Behind the design of Spotify’s move toward ultimate personalization. Link
It may make professional musicians cringe, but Google's MusicLM generative AI song-creation tool turns text prompts into 30-second tunes. Here's how to take it for a spin. Link
While music typically represents a small percentage of advertising budgets, Songtradr says it has the data to prove that smartly prioritizing music triggers big wins. Link
The music and wider digital entertainment industry has recently seen a rise in virtual fashion-related partnerships. Link
Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer has provided the detail behind the major’s plans to build on its global successes, across both recordings and music publishing, including strength in terms of streaming market share and metaverse initiatives. Link

One of the most significant ways AI is transforming music production is by automating and streamlining the creative process. Link
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the music industry and creating new opportunities for artists, platforms, and listeners. Link
Drummer Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers Triump weighed in on a debate about people using AI to create fake tracks and artist voices. Link
The music industry is freaking out about AI — but this artist is embracing the 'new tools' Link

Music streaming has a $2 billion fraud problem that goes beyond AI Link
Country musicians including Tyler Hubbard and Nate Smith are sounding the alarm on AI, and RIAA Chairman Mitch Glazier talks about taking legal action against fake music and bots. Link

The Live Nation president/CFO praises the impact of social media on touring and provides an update on the firm's ticketing efforts. Link
Drake, Grimes, The Weeknd and Holly Herndon are all part of the AI vocalist boom – and they all seem to have different perspectives. Link
Noel Gallagher isn't a fan of the AI-generated Oasis songs that were recently shared online and thinks such records are "pointless". Link
Fandoms can develop into full-blown subcultures and social networks. In the music industry, fandoms are seriously invested in the success of their favourite artist, show unwavering support, and are an integral part of an artist’s success. Link

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