MTV News shuts down operations
After 36 years of operation, MTV News is closing down following a wave of layoffs, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Pitchfork, and Variety. Approximately 25% of employees acr
Daft Punk premiere unreleased track in Paris
Daft Punk will premiere a previously-unreleased song at the Pompidou Centre in Paris on Thursday, May 11. Titled Infinity Repeating, the track will appear on their Random Access
Spotify removes thousands of AI generated songs from its platform
According to the Financial Times, Spotify has taken down tens of thousands of songs that were generated by AI startup Boomy. The service enables users to create music in various st
Berghain’s Sven Marquardt will open an exhibition at New York Art Week
Sven Marquardt, the infamous bouncer of Berghain, will host a photography exhibition during New York Art Week titled DISTURBING BEAUTY. The event will showcase Marquardt’s se
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
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
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
