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Deezer Hides AI Music, Playhead Makes Signal Chains
Deezer lets users hide AI music while Playhead creates signal chains for producers.
Musically · 1m

Man jailed for $8m AI music streaming fraud with bot army
A man has been sent to prison after using nearly 1,000 bots to artificially boost streams of AI-generated music, earning $8 million from the scheme.
TechRadar · 1m

Tencent Backs DeepSeek AI Funding
Tencent Music integrates DeepSeek AI into its streaming service as parent company backs $12B+ AI funding round.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m

New York City Click to Cancel Rule Takes Effect
New York City’s first municipal click-to-cancel rule for streaming subscriptions takes effect, requiring easy cancellation methods.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m

Spotify and Rockstar tease GTA 6 partnership
Spotify's cryptic billboards hint at a collaboration with Grand Theft Auto 6, but the details remain unclear.
TechRadar · 1m

Spotify lets you edit your own recommendation algorithm
Spotify's new Taste Profile feature gives US Premium subscribers direct control over how the platform understands and recommends their music.
TechCrunch · 1m

Winamp returns in 2027 with Deezer streaming
The legendary MP3 player is coming back as a premium streaming service, partnering with Deezer to compete in the modern music market.
Engadget · 1m

Fake songs flood real artists' Spotify pages
Scammers use AI and a distribution loophole to upload fake tracks under established artists' names and pocket the royalties.
Engadget · 2m

Amazon Music Unlimited free for 4 months
Prime members can try Amazon Music Unlimited at no cost ahead of October Prime Day.
Mashable · 1m

YouTube picks 16 rising stars for Foundry class
YouTube's Foundry program selects 16 independent musicians from eight countries for support and resources.
Variety · 1m · 6 views

How nostalgia is dominating music streaming
TV shows, social media, and streaming platforms are making older songs more popular than new releases.
Billboard · 1m