Digital Music News (digitalmusicnews.com)

Latest Posts

Boy George Slams Bandcamp After Platform Removes ‘We Will Dance Again’ â€” While Explaining the Use of AI

August 9, 2026

Boy George's "We Will Dance Again" was removed from Bandcamp for violating its no-AI policy, but the singer claims it's because of the song's message. Boy George accused Bandcamp of "bowing to the pressure o... Read More...

John Summit and Skepta Power Australia’s Beyond the Valley to an Instant Sell-Out

Ashley King

August 7, 2026

Australia's New Year's bash Beyond the Valley 2026 has sold out before tickets even reached the general public. This year's edition of Australia's New Year's festival, Beyond the Valley, has already sold its... Read More...

William Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69

Ashley King

August 7, 2026

British powerhouse music producer William Orbit, known for his work with Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, has died at age 69. William Orbit, a giant among British music producers best known for his work with the likes of Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Sai... Read More...

Canada Declares War Against YouTube Stream-Rippersâ€”This Time with the Help of IFPI

Ashley King

August 7, 2026

Hot on the heels of Music Canada securing a mass court order to block YouTube stream-ripping sites, IFPI takes aim at Musiâ€”after Apple already roughed them up. Back in June, major labels in Canada secured a ... Read More...

The Wheels Keep Coming Off of Katseye: Sophia the Latest Member to Take a Mental Health Break

Ashley King

August 7, 2026

Katseyeâ€™s Sophia becomes the latest member of the group to take a step back from upcoming promo activities, citing prioritizing her mental health. Katseye member Sophia Laforteza has become the latest in the... Read More...

Kickstarter Launches $1 Million Artist Project Fund, the ‘Kickstarter Culture Fund’

Ashley King

August 7, 2026

Kickstarter launches the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators across music, art, fashion, film, and music. Kickstarter has announced the launch of the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund to support independent ... Read More...

Additional Licensing Deals Incoming? Suno Unveils ‘New Downloads Policy,’ Watermarking Support, ‘Clearer Community Guidelines,’ and ‘Transparency Tools’ for Identifying AI Tracks

Dylan Smith

August 6, 2026

As it fends off multiple high-stakes copyright suits â€“ and eyes additional licensing pacts â€“ Suno has unveiled plans to adopt â€œnew audio watermarkingâ€ tech and implement â€œa new downloads policy designed to li... Read More...

Suno Removes ACRCloud From Latest Industry Update; Audible Magic and Musixmatch Still Listed As Partners

Ashley King

August 6, 2026

Suno sent out an update and then quickly issued a new press release that excluded a previously announced partner. The company says nothing has changed about the partnership. Earlier today (August 6), AI musi... Read More...

â€˜Michael 2â€™ Production Starting in Just a Few Months, Lionsgate Exec Reveals

Ashley King

August 6, 2026

The sequel to Lionsgateâ€™s record-setting Michael Jackson biopic could start filming later this year for a 2028 release, according to studio executives. No sooner had Lionsgate reported some serious profits last quarter, thanks in no small part to the succes... Read More...

Tyga Openly Admits to Using Suno to Create His Latest Albumâ€”Does That Make It Ineligible to Chart?

Ashley King

August 6, 2026

Tyga isnâ€™t bothered to admit he used Suno to create his new album. But does that fact make it chart ineligible per new rules laid out by a coalition that includes UMG, RIAA, A2IM, WIN, IMPALA, The Recording A... Read More...

Forget Lawsuitsâ€”WMG is Already Counting Its Cash from AI Licensing Deals, with Suno Topping the List

Ashley King

August 6, 2026

WMG plows ahead with more AI licensing deals, counting its money while UMG and Sony continue to duke it out in court with AI companies like Suno and Udio. While Universal and Sony continue battling it out wi... Read More...

APAC-Focused ‘End-to-End Live Entertainment Platform’ Triangle Raises $15 Million, Adds Former Live Nation Exec Roger Field

Dylan Smith

August 6, 2026

APAC-focused live events specialist Triangle Group (formerly Creation Collective) has announced a $15 million raise and welcomed ex-Live Nation higher-up Roger Field to its executive team. Singapore-headquartered Triangle Group revealed the funding and the... Read More...

Latest Music Industry Hires: Sony Music, FCC, Triangle Group, Asobisystem, Music Venue Trust, iHeartMedia, More

Federal Judge Partially Tosses Designer Shoe Warehouse’s Declaratory Judgment Complaint Against Sony Music — Wider Social Media Infringement Battle Rages On

Outside Lands Goes Inside with Another Amazon Music Livestreamâ€”with Twitch, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Samsung TV Plus Part of the â€˜Networkâ€™

Live Nation International Expansion Continues With Major Investment in Prague, One of the Company’s ‘Most Important Markets’

Friday New Music Releases: Flo, Ravyn Lenae, KAROL G, Kylie Minogue, Overmono, Sam Smith, BeyoncÃ©, Carly Rae Jepsen, ROLE MODEL, Whitney Houston, More

Latest Posts

John Summit and Skepta Power Australia’s Beyond the Valley to an Instant Sell-Out

William Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69

The Wheels Keep Coming Off of Katseye: Sophia the Latest Member to Take a Mental Health Break

Kickstarter Launches $1 Million Artist Project Fund, the ‘Kickstarter Culture Fund’

Additional Licensing Deals Incoming? Suno Unveils ‘New Downloads Policy,’ Watermarking Support, ‘Clearer Community Guidelines,’ and ‘Transparency Tools’ for Identifying AI Tracks

Suno Removes ACRCloud From Latest Industry Update; Audible Magic and Musixmatch Still Listed As Partners

â€˜Michael 2â€™ Production Starting in Just a Few Months, Lionsgate Exec Reveals

Tyga Openly Admits to Using Suno to Create His Latest Albumâ€”Does That Make It Ineligible to Chart?

Forget Lawsuitsâ€”WMG is Already Counting Its Cash from AI Licensing Deals, with Suno Topping the List

APAC-Focused ‘End-to-End Live Entertainment Platform’ Triangle Raises $15 Million, Adds Former Live Nation Exec Roger Field

Latest Posts

Â