Music news

• ‘Engage-to-Earn’ Music Platform Unitea Raises $7 Million

  17-05-2023 23:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Engage-to-earn music platform Unitea has announced a $7 million seed funding raise. The round was led by 1st Class Guernsey, Chaos Capital, TokenSociety, and Fuel Venture Capital. Unitea’s platform is hoping to change the way fans engage digitally within the music industry. It’s board of directors includes Pitbull (Armando Perez) and Claud VonStroke (Barclay Crenshaw). […]
  The post ‘Engage-to-Earn’ Music Platform Unitea Raises $7 Million appeared first on Digital M
  
  Read more

• Spotify Quietly Expands AI DJ Offering Into Ireland & UK

  17-05-2023 22:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify is expanding the availability of its AI DJ to the United Kingdom and Ireland after launching in the U.S. and Canada in February. The audio giant is using generative AI to create a tailor-made DJ that can personalize music based on a person’s preferences. The beta version rolled out in February 2023 for U.S. […]
  The post Spotify Quietly Expands AI DJ Offering Into Ireland & UK appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• JVKE samples the sun

  17-05-2023 22:09 via music-news.com
  
  TikTok star JVKE has worked with Magnum and NASA experts to sample the sounds of the sun on a song.
  
  Read more

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Creators ‘Need to Benefit’ from AI — But His Company Is ‘Still Talking to Artists and Content Owners About What They Want’

  17-05-2023 21:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  With artificial intelligence continuing to play an increasingly significant music industry role, Sam Altman has communicated that members of the creative community “deserve control over how their creations are used” and “need to benefit” from AI. However, the OpenAI CEO opted not to offer concrete solutions regarding potential compensation for musicians. Altman made these and […]
  The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Creators ‘Need to Benefit’ from AI &md
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Paul Simon Dreams of the Eternal on ‘Seven Psalms’

  17-05-2023 21:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  His latest release goes deep into a spirituality that's always been part of his music
  
  Read more

• Rivers Cuomo on Weezer music: “Maybe there’s too much quantity”

  17-05-2023 21:00 via nme.com
  
  Rivers Cuomo has suggested that he thinks Weezer have released “too much” music.READ MORE: Weezer: “This album is about feeling isolated, alienated and secluded”The band have released 15 studio albums across their three decade-long career, as well as several EPs, including their four-part ‘SZNZ’ series last year.
  Now, in conversation with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea on his podcast, This Little Light, Cuomo implied that Weezer’s back cata
  
  Read more

• J Balvin Burns Rubber With Vin Diesel in New ‘Toretto’ Music Video

  17-05-2023 20:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track will appear on the soundtrack for Fast X
  
  Read more

• The Japanese House Taps the 1975’s Matty Healy for Swooning ‘Sunshine Baby’

  17-05-2023 20:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  The nostalgic dream pop tune will appear on the British singer-songwriter's upcoming LP, In the End It Always Does
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Patti Smith, Pavement and The Walkmen lead line-up for The National’s Homecoming 2023

  17-05-2023 20:14 via nme.com
  
  Homecoming, the festival created by The National in their hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced the line-up for its 2023 edition.READ MORE: The National – ‘First Two Pages Of Frankenstein’ review: their best in a decade The two-day event returns to Smale Park on September 15 and 16 and will, as ever, be headlined by the band themselves, who will play two unique headline sets. It will also play host to the likes of Patti Smith, Pavement and The Walkmen.
  Weyes Blood, S
  
  Read more

• Yusuf/Cat Stevens Harkens Back to ‘Harold & Maude’ for New Video

  17-05-2023 19:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  "All Nights, All Days" is latest single off legendary singer-songwriter's upcoming LP King of a Land
  
  Read more

• Kesha Sings About ‘Pendulum Mental Swings’ on New ‘Only Love Can Save Us Now’

  17-05-2023 19:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track will appear on her upcoming 'Gag Order' album
  
  Read more

• No, YouTube Is Not Deleting Old Videos

  17-05-2023 18:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  But the internet is still getting spooky
  
  Read more

• Billy McFarland has secured funding for Fyre Fest 2.0 and a Broadway musical

  17-05-2023 18:09 via nme.com
  
  Billy McFarland — the founder of 2017’s disgraced Fyre Fest — claims he has secured adequate funds to pay off his debts, launch a new version of the festival, and develop a Broadway musical about the original event.READ MORE: Fyre Festival: Is this the worst ‘luxury’ festival of all time?First developed by McFarland six years ago, the botched festival Fyre Fest was originally set to run over two weekends on a private beach in the Bahamas, but was revealed to be
  
  Read more

• The Cure Are This Summer’s Hottest Rock Tour. Yes, Really

  17-05-2023 18:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  All hail the gods of gloom: Instead of fading away, Robert Smith and his eccentric gang stuck around to become rock's unlikeliest survivors
  
  Read more

• Post Malone originally wanted new album ‘Austin’ to be “acoustic”

  17-05-2023 17:49 via nme.com
  
  Post Malone’s upcoming album ‘Austin’ was originally intended to be an “acoustic” record, those close to the rapper have revealed.
  Yesterday (May 16), Malone – real name Austin Post – revealed the name, release date and artwork for his fifth album. He also announced a North American tour starting in July, at which Malone promised “cool new production, new songs, and a very, very handsome man up on stage.”
  Earlier this month on May 3, the
  
  Read more

• Liam Payne Is Over 100 Days Sober and Working on a New Album

  17-05-2023 17:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  The former One Direction member also said he's ready to tour again in a recent interview
  
  Read more

• Ed Sheeran Beats Another ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Suit Involving ‘Thinking Out Loud’

  17-05-2023 17:01 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Why stop at one “Thinking Out Loud” courtroom victory? A federal judge has officially dismissed with prejudice another infringement complaint filed against Ed Sheeran concerning the ultra-popular track and allegedly lifted elements of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Judge Louis L. Stanton – the same judge who presided over the much-publicized “Thinking Out Loud” […]
  The post Ed Sheeran Beats Another ‘Let’s Get It On’
  
  Read more

• See Lewis Capaldi Bring ‘Heavenly’ and Humor to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

  17-05-2023 16:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  Scottish singer's new album Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent arrives May 19
  
  Read more

• Ed Sheeran wins second copyright lawsuit over Thinking Out Loud

  17-05-2023 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran won a copyright infringement trial in New York City earlier this month.
  
  Read more

• Gatlin Gets Lost in a Labyrinth of Her Contradicting Emotions in ‘When You’re Breaking My Heart’ Video

  17-05-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It’s a 'love is a game and now I’m bored' perspective," Gatlin says
  
  Read more

• DJ Nu-Mark: The Producer With Two Turntables and a Drum Machine

  17-05-2023 16:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  West Coast producer DJ Nu-Mark has a surprising confession: “I bought a drum machine before I bought turntables,” admits the legendary DJ when asked about his start in the music industry. A longstanding member of experimental hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark laid the foundations for success early in life with school band, drum lessons, and […]
  The post DJ Nu-Mark: The Producer With Two Turntables and a Drum Machine appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• Foo Fighters Grapple With Grief on New Song ‘Under You’

  17-05-2023 15:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track marks the second offering from the band's first album without drummer Taylor Hawkins, But Here We Are
  
  Read more

• Foo Fighters share new single ‘Under You’ and announce free global streaming event

  17-05-2023 15:21 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have shared the ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album — and announced a free global streaming event.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person”Shared today (May 17), the single is the second that the rock veterans have taken from their upcoming 11th studio album ‘But Here We Are’, following on from ‘Rescued‘ last month.
  
  Read more

• Tony Shhnow: A Tough Guy Rapper Chooses Love

  17-05-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  After becoming synonymous with the plugg sound, the Atlanta rapper decided to lean into a different direction on his new album: "I felt like I was being boxed in"
  
  Read more

• Slowthai Dropped From Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds Festival Lineups Following Rape Charges

  17-05-2023 14:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  The British rapper was charged with two counts of rape on Tuesday
  
  Read more

• Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan says U2’s ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ was improved by his advice

  17-05-2023 13:48 via nme.com
  
  Billy Corgan has explained how he improved U2’s ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ album after offering advice to Bono.READ MORE: Smashing Pumpkins release new single ‘Beguiled’ and tell us about their three-part “rock opera”, ‘ATUM’The Smashing Pumpkins frontman recalled the anecdote to Zane Lowe in a new interview with Apple Music 1, where he also explained how numerous artists from across the ‘90s inspired him.
  It was here that
  
  Read more

• Spotify’s AI DJ launches in UK and Ireland

  17-05-2023 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Spotify has launched its AI DJ across the UK and Ireland this week, which recognises your listening habits and suggests new songs for you using artificial intelligence.READ MORE: Here’s how to turn your top Spotify habits into a festival line-upThe concept was first announced by Spotify back in February, when it unveiled its DJ feature, and described it as a “personalised AI guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you”.
  Now, in an u
  
  Read more

• Sir Lewis Hamilton has a mini music studio on the road with him

  17-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Lewis Hamilton has a music studio set up when he's touring with F1.
  
  Read more

• Miles Kane pays tribute to Italian football legend Baggio with new song

  17-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Miles Kane was influenced by Roberto Baggio's "unique" style.
  
  Read more

• Late folk-pop legend Gordon Lightfoot's final album is arriving in July

  17-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Gordon Lightfoot was a seminal musician adored by music greats including Bob Dylan.
  
  Read more

• Liam Payne reveals he's been sober for more than 100 days

  17-05-2023 12:46 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Payne is "super happy" thanks to his newfound sobriety.
  
  Read more

• Lea Michele drops out of Funny Girl performances after positive Covid-19 test

  17-05-2023 12:46 via music-news.com
  
  Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time.
  
  Read more

• Hear NewJeans’ Danielle sing of ‘Part of Your World’ for ‘The Little Mermaid’

  17-05-2023 12:22 via nme.com
  
  NewJeans‘ Danielle has released her version of ‘Part of Your World’ for the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.READ MORE: NewJeans: “We want to show the industry that music shouldn’t be divided by language”The new music video features shots of Danielle, dressed in a sparkly light-blue outfit, performing the Korean-language cover, intercut with shots from the upcoming film. Danielle has also been cast as the voice actor for The Little Me
  
  Read more

• Kate Bush pays tribute to late friend and bassist John Giblin

  17-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  John Giblin worked with music legends including Sir Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton.
  
  Read more

• Corey Taylor 'couldn't care less' about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  17-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Corey Taylor says it "really upsets" him to see so many groups that should have been inducted to still not join the coveted club.
  
  Read more

• Slowthai no longer appears on Reading & Leeds or Glastonbury line-ups after rape charge

  17-05-2023 10:54 via nme.com
  
  Slowthai has been removed from the line-ups for both Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals, following two charges of rape.
  The Mercury-nominated rapper — whose real name is Tyron Frampton — was charged with two counts of rape earlier this week, and appeared before Oxfordshire Magistrates Court yesterday (May 16).
  As previously reported, the 28-year-old appeared by video link and only spoke to confirm his birth name, date of birth and address. He was charged with oral and vagi
  
  Read more

• Watch VERIVERY’s free-spirited music video for ‘Crazy Like That’

  17-05-2023 10:37 via nme.com
  
  K-pop boyband VERIVERY have made their return with a music video for ‘Crazy Like That’, from their new mini-album ‘Liminality – EP. Dream’.READ MORE: ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938’ review: a foxy, funny and campy delightThe newly released clip showcases two different sides of the boyband, described in a press release as their “Play” and “Plan” sides, representing their energy and sophistication, respectively. The music video cuts
  
  Read more

• Miles Kane pays tribute to legendary Italian footballer with slick new single ‘Baggio’

  17-05-2023 10:15 via nme.com
  
  Miles Kane has dropped a new single, ‘Baggio’, from his upcoming record ‘One Man Band’.READ MORE: Miles Kane – ‘Change The Show’ review: indie king plays it safeKane released ‘Baggio’, the second preview of his upcoming record, today (May 17). ‘Baggio’ sees Kane pay tribute to Italian football legend Roberto Baggio, who first captivated the singer-songwriter when he was just eight years old, inspiring him to “grow into
  
  Read more

• Taylor Lautner 'praying' for John Mayer ahead of Speak Now re-release

  17-05-2023 10:01 via music-news.com
  
  Songs believed to be about Taylor Lautner and John Mayer will both appear on Speak Now (Taylor''s Version).
  
  Read more

• Gordon Lightfoot’s “final album” set for July release

  17-05-2023 09:44 via nme.com
  
  Gordon Lightfoot‘s “final album” has been announced.
  Per record label Linus Entertainment’s official website, the double record, titled ‘At Royal Albert Hall’, will serve as the late Canadian folk singer-songwriter’s final album. ‘At Royal Albert Hall’ was recorded live in 2016 and features a slew of the singer’s biggest hits including ‘Sundown’, ‘Early Morning Rain’ and ‘Waiting For You’.
  Linus Enter
  
  Read more

• BBC Radio 6 Music announces new additions to its schedule for summer 2023

  17-05-2023 09:39 via music-news.com
  
  BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds announce new programmes, seasons and specials, with musicians at their heart.
  
  Read more

• Muse and The Prodigy back campaign to save Brixton Academy

  17-05-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  A number of bands have backed the petition to stop the famous London venue from being shut down.
  
  Read more

• 'Don't be gutted': Shane Lynch vows to never perform with Boyzone again

  17-05-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Shane Lynch has announced he has quit showbiz, including music and TV.
  
  Read more

• Taylor Swift thanks Philadelphia after playing 'hometown shows'

  17-05-2023 08:51 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift has thanked her fans in Philadelphia after playing three shows at the city's Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles.
  
  Read more

• TikTok Officially Announces the ‘Artist Impact Program’ — Expanding the TikTok Commercial Music Library

  17-05-2023 08:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  TikTok has officially announced the ‘Artist Impact Program,’ effectively expanding the TikTok Commercial Music Library with more than a million songs and sounds from emerging and established artists. TikTok reports that 88 percent of its user base says that sound is essential to the TikTok experience, while 68 percent remember a brand better when they feature songs […]
  The post TikTok Officially Announces the ‘Artist Impact Program’ — Expanding the
  
  Read more

• UMG, WMG, Sony Music Pondering an AI ‘Takedown Notice’ System, Says New Report

  17-05-2023 07:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A new report finds the Big Three pondering an AI ‘takedown notice’ system under discussion with Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. According to a new report, the three major labels — UMG, WMG, and Sony Music — are undergoing talks with the big music streaming services to find a way to get them to quickly […]
  The post UMG, WMG, Sony Music Pondering an AI ‘Takedown Notice’ System, Says New Report appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• Playing Around With Google MusicLM — Just How Good Is Text-to-Music?

  17-05-2023 07:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  
  In 2022 was the year crypto imploded, then 2023 is the year that artificial intelligence has exploded. Large language models, neural networks, and machine learning have helped drive the field of AI forward at warp speed. You can now use AI to generate your album art—and maybe even your music.  Google has opened up its […]
  The post Playing Around With Google MusicLM — Just How Good Is Text-to-Music? appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
  Read more

• Ed Sheeran Wins Second Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Thinking Out Loud’

  17-05-2023 07:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ed Sheeran defeated another copyright lawsuit over alleged similarities between his hit single and Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On"
  
  Read more

• Boys Like Girls to Drop First New Music Since 2012

  17-05-2023 06:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Blood and Sugar" arrives this Friday, with a new album set to release in fall
  
  Read more

• Post Malone announces new album Austin

  17-05-2023 05:56 via music-news.com
  
  The pop rapper announced that his upcoming album would drop on 28 July, after its single release on 19 May.
  
  Read more

Follow @Music_News_US on Twitter!