Meta’s latest suite of generative AI tools allows users to input text to create musical and audio compositions, rivaling a similar tool released this year by Google.
AI can be a ‘creative amplifier’ — Grammy chief exec Harvey Mason Jr.
Cointelegraph spoke with Harvey Mason Jr. in an exclusive interview about how the Recording Academy sees the integration of AI in the future of the music industry.
Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to claim an NFT and access exclusive music content.
Snoop Dogg and a16z Back Web3 Music Platform Sound’s $20M Funding Round
The company aims to help artists make a living for their music by minting their songs on-chain and selling them directly to fans.
Music with AI elements can win a Grammy, Recording Academy CEO says in report
The CEO of the Recording Academy, known for its yearly Grammy awards, reportedly clarified that music with AI-created elements is eligible for award nominations.
Robot guest-conducts the Korean National Symphony Orchestra
The android robot EveR 6 and conductor Soo-Yeoul Choi co-conducted a performance of six pieces with the Korean National Symphony Orchestra.
Harry Styles Concert App Takes Fans in More Than One Direction With Blockchain Rewards
At a recent concert, 5,000 of the pop star’s fans opened digital wallets through the EVNTZ app, paving the way for future blockchain-based rewards.
Snoop Dogg Drops New NFTs That Evolve With His Tour
The Snoop Dogg Passport Series NFT will evolve over time as the rapper embarks on a tour this summer.
How AI is Transforming Music Creation in Web3
While AI and automation threaten to kill creative jobs, here’s how the Web3 music world is embracing the technology to enhance their craft.
Web3 community-building meets music technology at Wavelengths Summit 2023
Crypto natives and newbies alike came together to build community and share alpha on the latest in music technology and decentralization.
Music Albums as an Asset Class
The tokenization of music and the ability to create unique digital content means that music albums can now be viewed as an asset class, providing a new investment opportunity for clients of financial advisors.
Spotify reportedly deletes thousands of AI-generated songs
The music streaming platform has removed tens of thousands of AI-generated songs created on the AI music-making platform Boomy.
Web3 Music Requires Fresh Ideas to Succeed, Says Warner Music Exec
The digitally-augmented space is a key part of Warner Music Group’s future plans, its chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra said at Consensus 2023.
The rise of AI and the impact it could have on the music industry
The impact of AI technology on the music industry is undeniable, and the future implications remain uncertain.
Musician Grimes willing to “split 50% royalties” with AI-generated music
The Canadian musician took to Twitter to voice her support of AI-generated music using her voice, saying she is willing to be a “guinea pig” for the new technology.
Mastercard launches NFT-gated musician accelerator program
This month Mastercard is launching an artist accelerator program for musicians with a catch – access to the program is only possible via an NFT member pass.
Universal Music Group tells streaming services to block AI-generated music
Amid the current influx of AI-generated content, Universal Music Group told music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to block any AI-generated music.
LimeWire’s new game simulates music pirating nostalgia and pays in crypto
LimeWire’s retro music downloading game revives the look of its platform from the early 2000s and offers players the chance to win crypto.
NFTs unlock physical biodegradable vinyl records
A new NFT project is using digital assets as a key to redeem physical copies of a biodegradable, plastic-free vinyl.
Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing
With the rising popularity of Web3 and the metaverse, songwriters and musicians are wondering what music licensing will look like in this new space.