Nascam gets N$1.7m for music research project

Sigma Lithium: A Low-Cost Producer About To Triple Production By 2027

Sigma Lithium: A Low-Cost Producer About To Triple Production By 2027

RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music

A collection of groups representing musicians and the music industry at large — including the RIAA, IFPI, the Grammys and SAG-AFTRA — have banded together for a new labeling program that aims to provide a unified front on indicating whether a song has been produced with AI. The groups on Friday introduced two suggested labels, akin to []

Business : REDtone Subscribes To RM13 Mln Berjaya Corporation Unit's MTNs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- REDtone Digital Bhd has subscribed to RM13 million worth of medium-term notes (MTNs) issued by Berjaya Corporation Bhd's subsidiary, Berjaya IPS Equity Sdn Bhd.

Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to surpass 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to surpass 50 million monthly listeners in Spotify history. The Gbona crooner hit the 50 million mark on Monday July 6th, setting an all-time African record. Burna Boy’s streams are primarily driven by his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai [] Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to surpass 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify

Why point-and-shoot cameras are making a comeback | Rich on Tech Weekly

Rich looks at why compact cameras are pulling people away from phone photography, from retro appeal to a more intentional way to shoot. Also this week: Apple and Xbox price hikes, Slate’s under-$25,000 EV truck, GM’s future-focused design center, and the customizable Hummer X concept. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Seventeen's 11th EP clinches Japan's million certification

Seventeen has won million certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan with its 11th EP, according to the organization on Friday. The mini album “Seventeenth Heaven” exceeded 1 million shipments as of June. It is the group's third album to achieve the feat, after its first EP in Japan, “Dream,” and its 10th EP “FML.” “We are delighted and happy to learn the amazing news,” the bandmates said through agency Pledis Entertainment, thanking fans for their support. The eight-track

I added hi-res audio to my Windows 11 PC for under $6, and my music finally sounds right

It's a tiny outlay compared to how much you spent on your cans.

a16z-backed crypto firm rebrands, shifts focus to solving AI’s global copyright headache

a16z-backed crypto firm rebrands, shifts focus to solving AI’s global copyright headache

A24 and Google DeepMind to Form an AI Venture

Some 75 million of the tech giant's funding will be used to develop tools for A24’s filmmakers

Disc Manufacturing Factory Already Planning For PlayStation’s All-Digital Future By Pivoting To Microlenses

And according to Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation’s upper management, this shift in production had been planned for some time before Sony's announcement on July 1st

I have no idea how this can be making a profit: Maono goes nuclear with the price of one of the best microphones on the market

I have no idea how this can be making a profit: Maono goes nuclear with the price of one of the best microphones on the market

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia’s Blackbird makes record bet

AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia’s Blackbird makes record bet

Jaws, Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings: Why we love the greatest movie scores so much

The team behind a popular podcast and series of live concerts explain the brilliance of film’s best composers.

The gorgeous Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones are a steal at $120 off

The Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones are down to just 279 at Amazon. That's a savings of 120 or 30.

27th TGMA Music Summit: Stakeholders talk brands, contracts and music business

Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagement designed to equip Ghana’s music community with practical knowledge to build sustainable and successful careers. Held in commemoration The post 27th TGMA Music Summit: Stakeholders talk brands, contracts and music business appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

ElevenLabs in talks for tender offer at $22bn valuation, doubling February mark

The voice AI startup is reportedly weighing a staff share sale that would value it at nearly double its February funding round, according to people familiar with the discussions. ElevenLabs is in early talks with investors about an employee tender offer that would value the voice AI startup at roughly 22 billion, according to Bloomberg, which [] This story continues at The Next Web

Why Indonesia's EV push is about more than just electric cars

based batteries, instead of nickel manganese cobalt (NMC). LFP's market share has reached approximately 50 percent ...

DGA ratifies 4-year contract with major studios

The Directors Guild of America on Thursday night said it approved a four-year contract with major studios. The new contract will boost studio contributions to DGA's healthcare plan, increase minimum salaries and offer AI protections. The DGA ...

LEE GREENWOOD: Trump can help finish the fight Frank Sinatra started

The artist behind God Bless the U.S.A. reveals how AM/FM radio profits from his recordings without paying performers under a century-old loophole.

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Retro revival as a third of adults own a vintage music player – survey

Nearly a fifth of the Gen Z age group surveyed said they own a vinyl record player, Aviva said.

Burna Boy Hits 644M Monthly YouTube Music Audience

Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has recorded 644 million monthly audience on YouTube Music, making him the highest-ranked Nigerian artist on the platform. According to the latest YouTube Music rankings viewed on Tuesday, Burna Boy currently has 6.41 million subscribers. He leads other top Nigerian acts including Asake with 2.06 million [] The post Burna Boy Hits 644M Monthly YouTube Music Audience appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Micron Posts Record $41.5B Quarter as AI Memory Contracts Lock In a New Market Floor

Micron Technology reported record Q3 revenue of 41.46 billion Wednesday, signing 100 billion in strategic AI contracts as its fifth consecutive quarterly record confirmed memory demand has left commodity pricing cycles behind.

Google Play to back 10 African game studios with $1 million fund

While the African gaming market size is estimated at 2.29 billion, many African studios still struggle to secure the capital needed to grow.

DGA ratifies four-year contract with major studios

The Directors Guild of America on Thursday night said it approved a four-year contract with major studios. The new contract will boost studio contributions to DGA’s healthcare plan, increase minimum salaries and offer AI protections. The DGA declined to say how many voted in favor of the contract, but in a memo to members, union []

BNB: Binance Coin’s $600 reclaim depends on THESE 2 whale signals

A wallet linked to TechnoRevenant sold 492 XAUT for 2.05 million and bought 3,457 BNB.

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How AI is reshaping Sierra Leone's music industry

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Sierra Leone's music industry, offering artists new creative tools while raising difficult questions about originality, ownership and copyright.

Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent

Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised 150M from Meituan and Tencent at a 1B valuation.

Google DeepMind Partners With Hollywood Indie Darling A24 to Develop AI Filmmaking Tools

The production studio is receiving 75 million to produce AI tools for its filmmakers -- and for the search giant's AI ecosystem.

Over 200 music industry stakeholders attend 27th TGMA Music Summit to explore brand partnerships and music contracts

Over 200 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit.

Harry Styles is bleeding his own fans dry

Your first live gig is a seminal moment in any music fan’s life and must not be just for the moneyed

Chinese AI models are winning over U.S. companies as OpenAI and Anthropic costs surge

Open-source models from DeepSeek and Z.ai are 60 to 90 cheaper than leading U.S. alternatives, driving a measurable shift in usage

30 tonnes of pineapples sold at Meghalaya Festival in Delhi

The volume sold was almost double than the 15.5 tonnes sold last year at the festival

Black Dice Records launches a stacked screamo festival

Last year, Chicago microlabel Black Dice Records started releasing small-run CDs by fringe screamo bands. The label has branched out into cassettes too, including with the March reissue of Considerations 3, a mathy, metalcore-influenced 2025 album by New York City group Silverdollar. Black Dice has also done impressive work booking and promoting shows across a [] The post Black Dice Records launches a stacked screamo festival appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Nascam members endorse board, back reforms

The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has retained its current board for a full three-year term, while approving governance, operational and member welfare reforms aimed at strengthening copyright administration and improving royalty collections. The resolutions were adopted during the organisation’s elective annual general meeting (AGM) in Windhoek on Saturday. The meeting [] The post Nascam members endorse board, back reforms appeared first on The Namibian.

The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026

Afrobeats dominates the global music industry in 2026. The genre abandoned its localised roots years ago to become a massive cultural export. Today, Nigerian artists dictate international streaming charts and headline stadium tours across multiple continents. This guide breaks down the financial infrastructure and operational realities governing the biggest sound in global music. The Sonic... Read More Read » The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026 on YNaija