Your next Spotify song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it

'The ability to say no': artists demand consent over AI use of their music

A coalition of advocacy groups for artists, songwriters and managers is warning musicians about the growing risks of artificial intelligence music. Recently, many major record labels have inked deals with AI music startups such as Suno, Udio and ...

Tidal's new AI music policy: No royalties for unlabeled tracks

Tidal is implementing new rules for AI-generated music, requiring artists to label tracks created wholly or substantially by AI. These tracks will not be eligible for royalties and the platform will block or remove exploitative AI music, effective July 15th. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Tidal to Label AI-Generated Music, Ban Royalties from AI Song Streams

The music streaming service Tidal said on Monday that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have them label them as such — and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties. The service’s new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it also applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload. Tidal []

Tidal lays down the rules for AI music. I wish Spotify and everyone else would follow

Starting July 15, Tidal will tag all 100 AI-generated music, strip its royalty eligibility, remove AI impersonation tracks, and let users filter AI content entirely.

Cortis garners 200m Spotify streams with ‘Go!’

Big Hit Music on Sunday announced that Cortis hit 200 million streams on Spotify with “Go!” This is the first song from the rookie boy band to achieve the feat. “Go!” is a B-side track from the group's debut EP “Color Outside the Lines,” which rolled out in September last year. It was dropped ahead of the full album release, debuting on Melon’s Top 100 at No. 98 and on its Daily Songs Chart at No. 95. It was one of the best K-pop songs of the year selected by Billboard magazine and Spotify. The

Spotify deletes 500K streams of popular song for suspected Kalshi, Polymarket user manipulation

Prediction market traders are alleging foul play after Spotify removed half a million streams from a top charting song.

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Spotify Pulls Streams On a Hit Song Over Alleged Fraud Tied to Kalshi Betting

A Spotify source tells THR that the company would be adding additional checks to the charts before they're published, while Kalshi said the company is actively investigating this matter.

TIDAL will strip royalties from AI-generated music and tag every track it catches

TIDAL is cutting off the money supply for AI-generated music. The streaming service announced a new policy that will prevent fully AI-generated tracks from earning royalties, collecting revenue from direct-to-fan sales, or being monetised in any way on its platform. TIDAL will also use automated tools to identify and remove AI-generated music that attempts to [] This story continues at The Next Web

Everyone Wants to Build AI Using Someone Else’s Work

Publishers and artists aren’t the only ones accusing AI startups of foul play these days.

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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.

7 Signs a Music Artist Is About to Flop After a Breakout Hit

Seven warning signs that a breakout music artist is heading for a sophomore slump, from chasing trends to firing the team that built them. The post 7 Signs a Music Artist Is About to Flop After a Breakout Hit first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

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Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul

One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved.

Is AI Helping or Hurting Black Music? SZA, Flo Milli, and More Speak to The Root

From music veterans like Jimmy Jam and newer acts like Flo Milli, Black artists weigh in on the AI usage in the industry and their responses are telling!

Tidal isn't banning AI music, but it won't pay people who upload it

Tidal's new policy says that 100-percent AI-generated music will be demonetized.

Nordic artists and musicians call out against AI use of their music

Nordic artists and musicians call out against AI use of their music

4 Electronic Tracks That Were Way Ahead of Their Time (And Arguably Even Better Today)

Electronic music has so many subgenres, each with distinct elements, that it’s hard to keep track of them all. If there’s one thing I know, however, it’s that the following four songs were so ahead of their time they’re almost timeless. And an honorable mention to the beloved “Sandstorm” by Darude, of course. “Born Slippy []

TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

TIDAL's new policy will prevent AI-generated music from making money on its service.

Listen Local: New Louisville Music For June 2026

LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! Gabe Close“Break Your Heart” – singlegabeclose.com Louisville singer/songwriter Gabe Close has never been shy about wearing his influences on his sleeve. Throughout his career, he has drawn inspiration from legendary storytellers such as Bob [] The post Listen Local: New Louisville Music For June 2026 appeared first on LEO Weekly | Louisville Eccentric Observer.

Wondering Who Rosalía’s Girlfriend Is? Let’s Review Her Dating History

When you’re a musical genius and you look like this? Your options are unlimited.

Global Music Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2023

The global music industry is experiencing remarkable growth this year, driven by streaming, live events, and emerging markets.

We regret to inform you that Tommy Robinson has a new podcast

The extremist thug, agitator and convicted fraudster has somehow managed to get his show onto Spotify. If his first episode is anything to go by, it’ll be a downpour of race-baiting poison

Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify history

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist in Spotify history. The ‘African Giant’ crooner recently hit 46.84 million monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. Burna Boy currently has [] Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify history

Gas station owners have found a use case for AI, lawsuit says: colluding to fix prices

A new lawsuit claims AI pricing software helped Marathon, BP, and Circle K fix gas prices across 1,700 California stations.

Canada will make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, Mark Carney says

'Most gloriously over-the-top celebration of music ... about to get even better,' PM says on Canada Day

Taiwan singers to perform at New York's 10th Taiwanese Waves concert

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) Several award-winning artists from Taiwan's Mandopop scene will take the stage in the Big Apple on Aug. 16 for the 10th anniversary of Taiwanese Waves.

AFL club songs: The definitive ranking of footy anthems from worst to best

Which club songs get stuck in your head - and which ones are in need of an overhaul? The West’s team of footy scribes cast their votes to rank each anthem from worst to best. HAVE YOUR SAY

Madonna Questions AI’s Role in Music and Creativity

Madonna is speaking plainly about the way technology is changing music, creativity, and the pressure artists face to measure success through numbers. ...