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Crisis averted: AI-generated music has, just been deemed public domain and impossible to copyright
By Daniel Griffiths published
The ruling backs up a decision from earlier this year, and adearance to the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. But AI platforms won’t be happy…

Ed Sheeran calls on the British government to invest in music education
By Andy Price published
The letter has been co-signed by Elton John, Robert Plant and Harry Styles amongst many other musical luminaries

A YouTuber asked AI to tab a bunch of Metallica songs for guitar and got some really crazy results
By Jonathan Horsley published
On this evidence, tab books and sites are safe for now…

A reckoning for venues? The Charlatans' Tim Burgess fronts a new Manchester festival that allows bands to keep all their merch profits
By Andy Price published
The showcase aims to empower artists and bands to profit from their merch sales - without a middleman taking a cut

“I have been in the process of trying to sell the company. It’s a difficult time”: Trump’s tariffs could be about to decimate the gear industry
By Daniel Griffiths published
Think that US-imposed Mexican and Chinese tariffs don’t affect you? Here's why your next gear purchase just got a whole lot more expensive

An all-new, star-studded writer’s retreat is aiming help make history in London’s iconic Denmark Street
By Daniel Griffiths published
The new event is part of ongoing work to revitalise the legendary creative area of London that was once an inspiration to a nation

US radio host organises free instrument giveaway for musicians hit by Hurricane Helene
By Will Simpson published
“It is simply the right thing to do,” says Michael Johnathon

Spotify may be earning more than ever but it's paying out a record $10 billion to rights holders too
By Daniel Griffiths published
Those are the figures from its latest Loud & Clear report and Spotify reckons that's great news for everyone
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