Only 20% of creators make a living from dance music despite industry growth, IMS report reveals
The annual IMS Business Report has revealed that despite a 34% growth in the dance music industry’s valuation to $11.3bn in 2022, only 20% of creators solely made a living fr
Grimes launches AI that regenerates her voice
Grimes, the musician and artist, has developed Elf.Tech, an AI-powered software that can generate her voice. The app is in beta mode and allows users to upload audio or record dire
Vice Media could be filing for bankruptcy
Digital media and broadcasting company Vice is reportedly planning to file for bankruptcy, as it is struggling to secure a buyer. The news comes after Vice recently implemented a w
Grimes offers 50% royalty split to whoever can recreate her voice using AI
The music industry is facing a new wave of concern over artificial intelligence (AI) generated songs featuring vocals of real musicians. While many artists have spoken out against
Charlotte de Witte Shares Energetic ‘High Street’ Single
Belgian Techno producer and DJ Charlotte de Witte has shared her latest single, ‘High Street’ on the 21st of April via her own label KNTXT. The new single follows de Witte’s
Four Tet, Skrillex, and Fred Again.. close Coachella
Four Tet, Skrillex, and Fred Again.. performed at the Coachella music festival on Sunday, April 23, taking the headlining slot after Frank Ocean’s departure from the weekend
Rinse FM acquires Bristol’s SWU.FM
London-based radio station Rinse FM has acquired Bristol radio station SWU.FM, which ceased broadcast six months ago due to financial difficulties. Rinse FM had already bought pira
4 Ways to Protect Your Vintage Guitar Collection
Proud owner of a vintage guitar collection? This is sure to be a prized collection and worth a lot of money, so you will want to do everything that you can to protect your collecti
Ticket prices: A growing problem in the UK music industry
Ticket prices have been rising for decades, new pricing structures, global events, and the current economic prices are exacerbating the problem. As a consequence, fans are increasi
Coachella fined after running over curfew
Goldenvoice, the organisers of Coachella, have been fined $117,000 (£94,071) for breaching curfew rules each night during the first weekend of the festival. Coachella signed an ag
