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RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Boy Throb secures over 1m follows to bring fourth member to the US
Self-proclaimed “the people’s boy band” Boy Throb has two goals: “win a Grammy” and “get Darshan his visa”. The band wants to bring Darshan Magdum, the band’s fourth member, from India to their base in LA. Following the advice of their immigration lawyer, the band has cultivated a substantial social media audience, gaining over 1.2mil […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
X under fire for Grok’s generation of sexualised and violent images
The platform formerly known as Twitter is in very hot water this week, following reports that its Grok AI was being used to generate sexualised and violent images of real women without their consent. Earlier this month, Bloomberg research claimed that Grok was being used to make thousands of ‘nudifying’ images every hour. Following that report, regulators […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Soundverse sets out its ‘ethical framework for AI music’
AI-music startup Soundverse has been trumpeting its “ethically trained” model since its earliest days, reminding people that it only trains on music “by securing explicit artist consent and compensating contributors”. Now the company has set out those principles in a white paper titled ‘Towards an Ethical Framework for AI Music’. “The document isn’t a marketing […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Spotify is not currently running any ICE ads on its service
We’ve been reporting on the pressure being put on Spotify to stop running recruitment ads for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency – particularly a campaign led by ‘No Kings’ co-organiser Indivisible. Now Spotify has made a public statement about the ads, albeit only to confirm that the planned campaign ended last year. “There are […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Salt-N-Pepa’s UMG termination-rights lawsuit has been dismissed
Veteran rappers Salt-N-Pepa sued Universal Music Group last May, claiming the label blocked their attempts to exercise their ‘termination rights’ to reclaim their early recordings. However, this week the case has been dismissed. Why? Because the judge agreed with UMG’s argument that Salt-N-Pepa’s original deal was signed with the company owned by their producer, Hurby ‘Luv Bug’ Azor, […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 8, 2026 2:58pm · Hypebot
Dim Mak at 30 🎂 Why Steve Aoki Is the King of the Live DJ Stage
Dim Mak is turning 30 this year, and Steve Aoki is taking his brand on tour in 2026. Here's what has made Aoki one of the most influential, exciting live DJ performers on the scene. (Yes, throwing cake is part of it.) The post Dim Mak at 30 🎂 Why Steve Aoki Is the King of the Live DJ Stage appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 8, 2026 2:04pm · Hypebot
What the Spotify Data Scrape Means for Independent Artists
A shadow-library called Anna’s Archive has scraped nearly all of Spotify’s music metadata (almost 300TB of data). Here's what that means. The post What the Spotify Data Scrape Means for Independent Artists appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 8, 2026 1:14pm · Hypebot
Updates on All 8 Active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits
Live Nation and Ticketmaster are fighting a wave of eight legal challenges across North America. They range from a blockbuster U.S. antitrust case that could force structural changes in live-music to new consumer and privacy class actions. There's also an active Canadian case targeting Ticketmaster’s service fees. The post Updates on All 8 Active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 4, 2026 9:51pm · Payusnomind
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RSS Jan 4, 2026 2:08am · Payusnomind
Indie Artists' Top Tools
Peace. What's happening, good people? This GIF here, for Pay Us No Mind. And let's talk about the top tools of 2025 heading into 2026. Download Free PDF Version Number one on the list... SoundCloud SoundCloud is here because it is addressing some really crucial pain points that artists have. One of those pain points is Discovery.…
RSS Jan 1, 2026 2:24pm · Hypebot
Here Are Your Bandcamp Friday Dates for All of 2026
Here are the 8 scheduled Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry. The post Here Are Your Bandcamp Friday Dates for All of 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 1, 2026 1:34pm · Hypebot
Destruction As a Creative Force
An OpEd by Ian Temple of Soundfly about whether destroying pianos is super creative or just a waste of a lovely instrument? The post Destruction As a Creative Force appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 4:20pm · Hypebot
Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’
Live Nation and Ticketmaster delivered a bold new filing on December 29th in its ongoing antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The entertainment giant claims prosecutors have produced no credible evidence showing its business practices cause real-world harm to artists, venues, or fans. The post Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’ appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 2:11pm · Hypebot
Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025?
The 2025 festival season saw out some of live music and DJ culture's most beloved festivals due to surges in costs, an exodus of sponsorship, and a “saturation of sameness.” Let's talk about it. The post Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025? appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 1:02pm · Hypebot
8 Predictions For 2026 From Around the Music Industry
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post 8 Predictions For 2026 From Around the Music Industry appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 30, 2025 1:27pm · Hypebot
Jacob Varghese of Noctil Shares His 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post Jacob Varghese of Noctil Shares His 2026 Music Predictions appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 29, 2025 7:30pm · Hypebot
What Is Tickets For Good?
In a live-music industry constantly battling rising ticket costs, empty seats, and fan disengagement, Tickets For Good is shifting the narrative. Here's an introduction to their work. The post What Is Tickets For Good? appeared first on Hypebot.