The RIAA has included voice cloning services - in particular UK-based Voicify - in its latest submission to the US government as it works on its next Notorious Markets report that lists piracy operations of concern…
Music creation platform Splice has updated its AI-powered Create tool resulting, the company says, in “a new entry point into the world of Splice sounds, where any loop can be the start of a new creative journey”…
The US Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule to ban ‘junk fees’, which, among other things, would force ticketing platforms to adopt all-in pricing, highlighting upfront the full cost of a ticket including booking fees…
The company of an artist who unsuccessfully sued Sam Smith and Normani over allegations their hit 'Dancing With A Stranger' ripped off an earlier song reckons it shouldn’t have to cover their legal costs…
The UK’s Society Of Authors has criticised the lack of transparency about the deals Spotify has negotiated with book publishers in order to include access to audiobooks as part of its premium subscription package…
Elton John invests in Audoo; Jess Partridge joins EMMA; new releases from Marika Hackman, Squid, The Haxan Cloak, The Boxer Rebellion, Jaakko Eino Kalevi, Slap Rash, and Knife Girl…
Elisabeth Elektra is back with new single ‘Broken Promises’, which features Chvrches’ Jonny Scott and Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite. The track is taken from a new EP, set for release next month…
Liam Gallagher is the voice of Manchester’s Metrolink tram network for this week only, as part of the city’s Beyond The Music music festival and conference…
Easy Life have said that “having explored literally every possible avenue” they have concluded that they will have to change their name, as a result of legal action from EasyJet owner EasyGroup. They will play two final shows under their current name this week…
Google has restored some functionality to its smart speakers, previously removed because of a patent dispute with Sonos. Last week a judge ruled that the Sonos patents at the heart of the dispute were unenforceable…
Rudy Perez, Katherine Priddy and E-Positive deals; Warner hires another ex-YouTube exec; new music from Killer Mike, Lauren Mayberry, Bombay Bicycle Club, Blossoms, Griff, El Perro Del Mar, and Bar Italia; Barry Manilow and Lola Young live shows…