musicWednesday, July 22, 2026
The music industry's legal war on AI training data escalates. Sony Music filed a new lawsuit against Udio, alleging the startup used over 30,000 copyrighted songs without permission. Meanwhile, a smaller tool roundup offers alternatives for artists who want AI video without the legal baggage.
The major labels keep turning up the heat on generative AI companies.
Sony Music's new lawsuit against Udio names 30,000 songs by Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Elvis, and more. It's the biggest escalation yet in the record labels' fight against AI music generators, building on a June 2024 suit from the Big Three.
A practical roundup of AI music video makers positions Neural Frames as the best Kaiber alternative, citing 4K output and fairer pricing. Useful for indie artists, but the timing is awkward alongside Sony's Udio lawsuit.
Two very different albums get the deep-dive treatment today.
Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre revisits Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit" as a defining TikTok-era hit, arguing its lo-fi, freestyled quality made it a massive but understated pop smash. A smart retrospective on how the song's awkward charm became its superpower.
Jude Noel reviews The Garden's "Bootleg," drawing a direct line from the twin brothers' punk sound to Alvin Schwartz's "Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark." It's a rare structural analysis of how folk horror influenced a contemporary album.
Harry Styles abruptly cancels Brazil concert amid illnesseu.usatoday.com
‘Woods’: The 2009 song that started Bon Iver’s obsession with autotunefaroutmagazine.co.uk
Jeff Buckley on the singer who far outstripped the influence of his father: “The first voice I really fell in love with”faroutmagazine.co.uk
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to fleejackfmfargo.com
Poland, Hungary’s foreign worker curbs create headache for businessjackfmfargo.comcoldrain share ‘Ex-Humanity’ from eighth albumramzine.co.uk
coldrain have announced their eighth full-length album, OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, set for release on 25th September 2026 via Century Media Records. The Nagoya alt-metal quintet marked the reveal with new single ‘Ex-Humanity’, their first fresh material since the OPTIMIZE EP arrived i
Jaafar Jackson Back Covers anan Magazine as Michael Continues to Shine in Japanwww.mjvibe.com
Japan’s love for Michael continues to grow, with another major publication putting the spotlight on the highly anticipated biopic. This week, the popular Japanese lifestyle magazine anan released Issue #2505, featuring Jaafar Jackson on the back cover. The issue celebrates the su
Conway Savage has been Australia’s answer to a piano man since he was thirteen. While most musicians are inducted into the pub circuit as emerging adults, Savage was already seasoned behind the swinging door. Raised by publican parents and fortified by an art school sensibility,
KPOPWORLD Festival brings Jay Park, The Rose, SB19 & more to Texas this Octoberwww.bandwagon.asia
Everything's bigger in Texas—including its newest K-pop festival. KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition is making its Texas debut at San Antonio's Alamodome from 28–31 October , bringing together an expansive lineup of artists, one of the world's largest K-pop dance co
Best Ethical Spotify Alternatives for Indie Labels 2026resources.onestowatch.com
Discover the most ethical Spotify alternatives for indie labels in 2026. OnesToWatch compares Bandcamp, TIDAL, Qobuz & more. Find your best fit today.
Songstats Pricing for Independent Musicians: 2026 Guideresources.onestowatch.com
Compare Songstats pricing plans for indie artists in 2026. OnesToWatch breaks down every tier so you can pick the best plan for your music career.
Kylie Minogue Teams Up With Snow Patrol For ‘These Alarms’ Concert Video: Watchwww.billboard.com
Kylie joined forces with Snow Patrol on stage at Crystal Palace Park, for the debut performance of “These Alarms."
Weirdo Wednesday: Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians Turn Jangle Pop Inside Out With “Balloon Man”glidemagazine.com
Released in 1988 as the lead single from Globe of Frogs, “Balloon Man” became Robyn Hitchcock’s closest thing to an alternative radio hit and introduced many listeners to an off-kilter and, at the time, “weird” artistry as alt rock of this sort was still relatively new aside from
NewJeans (without Danielle) reunite to celebrate 4th anniversary with heartfelt film serieswww.bandwagon.asia
NewJeans have returned with a surprise film series celebrating their fourth debut anniversary on 22 July , but Danielle’s absence from the release has reignited discussion among fans. Released after months of limited group activity, the newly filmed content features Minji , Hanni
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