
What do you think of Spotify’s new AI DJ? Jesse Kirshbaum weighs in
Some see Spotify’s new generative AI DJ as revolutionary while others view it as the devil incarnate. We asked some industry insiders to weigh in, and we’ll be publishing them. Continue reading

Potential Scam Alert! Writers appearing to be from The Source allegedly asking artists to pay for stories [BILL WERDE]
We’ve written about scams selling followers and streams, and the stream farms allegedly used by major artists. But writers purporting to be from a major online publication like The Source. Continue reading

10 AI tools for music production
Artificial Intelligence technology has already massively disrupted the way musicians create and consume music. AI music tools are helping artists build base melodies as well as building out fully composed AI-generated tracks. Continue reading

DistroKid adds ‘Mixea’ AI-powered music mastering service
D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid adds to its growing toolkit with Mixea today, an AI-powered mastering tool designed to make music “radio ready” by optimizing bass, compression, stereo enhancement, eq, limiting,. Continue reading

5 ways Web3 could create a more secure Music Industry for all artists
From distribution to IP rights to digital storage, and more Web3’s revolutionary technology has the potential to improve the music industry’s efficacy and security. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou The. Continue reading

Spotify adds ‘DJ’ personalized music with AI-driven voice commentary
Spotify has launched ‘DJ,” which combines a personalized selection of music alongside AI-powered spoken commentary about the tracks and artists in what the streamer calls a “stunningly realistic voice.” DJ. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: songwriters tell all • streaming algorithms • Generation Audio • fan engagement • CD Baby • more
Episode 132 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Episode 132 On this week’s episode of the. Continue reading

Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to use AI for your music career, social media don’ts, and more… How to take care. Continue reading

Miley Cyrus, Shikara, more turn heartbreak music into self-empowerment
From Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” to Shakira’s new Bzrp session, heartbreak music is having a moment and smashing records along the way. Alejandra Arevalo from Chartmetric The second week of 2023. Continue reading

YouTube’s longtime CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down
Longtime YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced Thursday that she is stepping down. Wojcicki is part of Alphabet’s inner circle, having worn many hats since becoming an early Google hire 25. Continue reading