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South Korea proposes law requiring music distributors to screen tracks harmful to minors
A proposed law in South Korea could require music distributors to review tracks for content harmful to minors before release. Releasing music in South Korea could soon involve an extra step before a track ever reaches streaming platforms. A proposed law would require music distributors to screen songs for content considered harmful to minors before they’re r
Spotify launches conversational AI for Premium users with new ‘Talk to Spotify’ beta
Spotify is testing a new conversational AI experience that lets eligible Premium users discover music and control playback using natural voice or text prompts. Spotify is giving eligible Premium subscribers a new way to interact with the platform, introducing a conversational AI experience that lets listeners chat directly with Spotify to find music, ask que
US music industry proposes AI labels for streaming platforms
The music industry is pushing for a standard way to label AI-generated music across streaming services, as platforms continue to develop their own transparency policies. The music industry is getting closer to a shared approach for identifying AI-created music. A coalition of major organisations has proposed a standard labelling system for streaming platform
FL Studio 2026 turns Gopher into your AI production assistant
FL Studio 2026 has upgraded Gopher into an AI assistant that can carry out production tasks, alongside a host of new workflow improvements. FL Studio 2026 has arrived, introducing a collection of workflow improvements aimed at helping producers spend less time clicking through menus and more time making music. Leading the update is a major overhaul of Gopher
Spotify updates Release Radar with new controls and smarter music discovery
Spotify is rolling out a global update to Release Radar, giving listeners more control over their weekly recommendations. Spotify is giving one of its most popular personalised playlists a major refresh. Release Radar, the weekly playlist that delivers new releases from artists listeners follow alongside personalised recommendations, is receiving new listeni
Gen Z overtake millennials as the biggest live music spenders in US
New Luminate data shows Gen Z has overtaken millennials as the biggest spenders on live music in the US. As ticket prices continue to climb, Gen Z is still finding room in its budget for live music. New data from Luminate shows the generation is now spending more on live music than millennials in the US, pointing to growing demand for live experiences among
Oasis reunion helps drive record UK music tourism as concert spending hits £11.2bn
Record music tourism generated £11.2bn for the UK economy, with Oasis’ reunion helping draw millions of concertgoers from home and abroad. When artists announce major tours, the impact extends far beyond sold-out venues. According to new figures from UK Music, a record 24.7 million music tourists travelled to concerts and festivals across the UK in 2025, con