Your Favorite Songs on TikTok Could Soon Disappear
[ad_1] Starting today, the sounds on TikTok might be getting a little quieter. That’s because Universal Music Group is planning to remove its catalog from the video-sharing app after the…
An AI Executive Turns AI Crusader to Stand Up for Artists
[ad_1] Ed Newton-Rex says generative AI has an ethics problem. He ought to know, because he used to be part of the fast-growing industry. Newton-Rex was TikTok’s head AI designer…
What SoundCloud Created Can Never Die
[ad_1] Kaytranada and Kehlani. Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” Sheck Wes’ “Mo Bamba.” The commonalities these artists and songs share is neither region nor genre but platform. SoundCloud was…
What’s the Value of 3 Million LPs in a Digital World?
[ad_1] Kindle libraries; troves of infinitely streamable songs on Spotify and Apple Music; scores of shows and films on Netflix, Max, and Hulu. Even the Criterion Collection is online now.…
The 10 Best Albums of 2023
[ad_1] The best albums of 2023 were actually released in 2022. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé dominated the year through global stadium tours, blockbuster movies, and countless digital column inches. Beyoncé…