YouTube has removed popular tracks by artists like Adele and Kendrick Lamar due to a licensing dispute with SESAC. As the two parties negotiate a new deal, listeners are left without access to some of their favorite music on the platform.

TikTok is shutting down its music streaming service, TikTok Music, to focus on its "Add to Music App." This shift is designed to drive more music listeners to existing platforms like Spotify, while enhancing the music discovery experience on TikTok. Find out what this means for the music industry and streaming services.

Coldplay pledges to donate 10% of their 2025 UK tour proceeds to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots venues. With this initiative, they aim to prevent closures and uplift emerging artists, while also pushing forward with sustainability efforts by powering their Wembley shows using 100% renewable energy.

Linkin Park is back with new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, frontwoman of Dead Sara, marking the band’s first major move since Chester Bennington’s passing. With a fresh album and world tour ahead, this next chapter balances honoring their past with exciting new energy.

Spotify has won a legal battle over licensing and royalties involving Eminem's music. Despite accusations from Eight Mile Style regarding improper licensing for 243 tracks, a Tennessee judge ruled that Spotify acted without malicious intent. This case highlights the complexities of music rights in the streaming era and underscores the need for improved rights management.

Sony’s new blockchain platform, Soneium, promises to revolutionize the music industry by simplifying rights management and enhancing artist-fan engagement. This innovative Web3 infrastructure could empower creators and offer direct-to-fan monetization through blockchain technology.

A new study reveals how personalized music therapy can help those with treatment-resistant depression by syncing brain activity to emotional responses, offering hope for innovative treatments.

The Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony was a dazzling fusion of music, culture, and athletic achievement, setting the stage for an electrifying transition to Los Angeles 2028.

The legal battle between AI music startups and major record labels is heating up, with companies like Suno fighting copyright infringement claims. The outcome of this case could reshape the future of AI-generated music and set new precedents for fair use in the industry.

Discover how sound is revolutionizing cancer treatment with the groundbreaking approval of histotripsy by the FDA. Explore the science behind this innovative method and its potential to transform the landscape of cancer care.

Discover the transformative impact of blockchain technology in the music industry through the successes and setbacks of artists like Imogen Heap and Doja Cat. Explore how blockchain is reshaping artist compensation and the challenges of digital ventures.

The music industry is facing major transformations with AI-driven music creation. This week, we delve into the impact of AI innovations and copyright lawsuits against AI companies.

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