Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried
‘We are truly doomed’: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard despair at AI clone appearing on Spotify
Australian psych-rockers, who removed their music from Spotify in protest against the streaming service, lament the appearance of AI band King Lizard Wizard
London’s O2 Arena announces funding for UK grassroots gig venues
The 20,000-capacity venue will feed revenue back into smaller venues to ‘nurture the next generation of breakthrough artists’
Musicians must embrace ‘unstoppable force’ of AI, Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart urges
Producer says creatives need to own their intellectual property so they can license it to generative AI platforms
Estate of Johnny Cash suing Coca-Cola for using tribute act in advert
The company is being sued under the new Elvis act, which protects a person’s voice from exploitation without consent
Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit
Music company representing Coldplay and Ed Sheeran had sued tech platform alleging mass copyright infringement Business live – latest updates
Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say
Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factor
Ticket touts’ worst nightmare has finally come true in the UK
Government has officially announced ban on reselling for profit, described by minister as ‘no-brainer’
Musicians losing out on millions due to wrongly allocated UK royalties, new research finds
Regarding music played in UK nightclubs, more than £5.7m each year is allegedly allocated by performing rights societies to the wrong artists
Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown
Touts, and ordinary consumers, will no longer be able to charge anything more than price at which they bought ticket
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
Former Beatle and artists including Sam Fender, Kate Bush and Hans Zimmer record silent LP Is This What We Want
British music stars urge Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites
Radiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay among dozens of artists calling for cap on resale prices to stop exploitation of fans
British music industry adds record £8bn to UK economy, according to UK Music
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour among the big events driving spending, as British artists perform well overseas and job numbers rise
‘I can see a world where Spotify doesn’t exist’: will a new generation of music streaming companies succeed?
Nimble, open-minded outfits such as Nina Protocol, Cantilever and Subvert are looking to bring more money to artists, and a richer experience for listeners
Sam Fender donates his £25,000 Mercury prize winnings to Music Venue Trust charity
Chart-topping singer-songwriter adds to his previous support of charity that works on behalf of small UK venues