EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act
Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’
‘We’re projecting into the future’: sounds of BBC Radiophonic Workshop made available for public use
Software goes on sale that replicates the distinctive analogue sounds of celebrated unit where Doctor Who theme was created
More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music
Alexis Lanternier, chief executive of the French streaming service, says it can compete with bigger rivals by rewarding the real musicians its subscribers want to support
‘Everyone knows the Centrelink song’: how we learned to love – and remix – hold music
It’s been called the ‘sound of purgatory’ but Opus 1 has enjoyed a new life in performance art, in a beer commercial and now on TikTok
The Guardian view on AI and copyright law: big tech must pay
Editorial: Elton John, Paul McCartney and thousands of other artists have called for protection from data crawling. The government must listen
Richard Bleasdale obituary
Other lives: Software designer whose innovations transformed the live entertainment industry
Elton John backs Paul McCartney in criticising proposed overhaul to UK copyright system
The rock star called copyright ‘the absolute bedrock of artistic prosperity’, ahead of a vote on a bill granting AI companies easier access to musicians’ work
Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists
Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues
‘A lot of chaos, quickly’: panic grips US music industry as ‘kingmaker’ TikTok faces ban
Labels and artists forced to rethink marketing strategies as viral hit-making app faces possible US shutdown on Sunday
TikToking on heaven’s door: Bob Dylan joins social media app as US ban looms
Songwriter, 83, signs up to TikTok with platform facing Sunday deadline to sell US operation
Michael Adex: the entrepreneur aiming to inspire black-founded tech startups
Manchester-raised entertainment mogul is ambassador for scheme helping businesses in creative industries succeed
Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows
Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade
Wednesday briefing: Celebrity lookalike contests, brat everything and 36 more things to leave behind in 2024
In today’s newsletter: Laddy Instagram food accounts? Estate agent video tours? Glicked? Farewell, 2024, and thanks for nothing
Amazon push may help Tom Grennan beat Wham! to UK Christmas No 1
Grennan’s It Can’t Be Christmas is one of many Amazon-exclusive singles in recent festive chart races
‘It’s game over for facts’: how vibes came to rule everything from pop to politics
From voters picking up ‘bad vibes’ to the Brat girl summer, vague instincts now make the world go round. Does this represent a crisis of seriousness or has it always been feelings that make us human?