CD Sales Surge 45.7% in H1 2026 as Physical Media Makes a Surprise Comeback
RIAA data shows 17.5 million CDs sold in first half of 2026, reversing years of decline. Vinyl also up.
Sep 6, 20261 views
Roland Debuts Melody Flip, Generative AI Music Plug-In for DAWs
With 250 genre-based 'Palettes,' Melody Flip offers melody, chord, bass, and drum ideas — designed to assist human creativity, not replace it.
Sep 4, 20263 views
Sony Music and Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over Alleged 'Brazen' Copyright Theft in AI Training
Music publishers seek billions in damages, accusing AI company of using lyrics to train Claude without permission.
Aug 29, 20262 views
Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Beloved Storyteller, Dies at 80
The legendary singer-songwriter behind 'Jolene' and '9 to 5' leaves a lasting legacy of music, philanthropy, and rhinestone-studded style.
Aug 26, 20263 views
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens: Prosecutors Allege Revenge, Defense Cites Fiction
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces trial in 1996 Las Vegas killing as prosecutors and defense spar over a memoir that once confessed to the crime.
Aug 18, 20262 views
Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal Craft a Hip Hop Breakup Masterpiece with DOOMED!
The rapper and producer's first full-length collaboration explores heartbreak with humor and vulnerability, marking Eagle's most intimate album yet.
Aug 16, 20261 views
Fenix Flexin Finally Admits AI Made 'Rubberz' — and Tyga Calls It the New Auto-Tune
The Billboard Hot 100 hit ignites a debate over machine-generated music, chart eligibility, and creative authenticity.
Aug 7, 20262 views
Suno to Watermark AI Music Amid Spam Crackdown and Copyright Revelations
AI music pioneer announces plans to label generated tracks as a hacked database reveals training on copyrighted YouTube songs.
Aug 6, 20262 views
AI-Generated Songs Storm Billboard Charts, Sparking Industry Reckoning
As AI artists like Xania Monet and 'Breaking Rust' climb the charts, the music industry debates transparency, fraud, and the future of creativity.
Aug 1, 20262 views
Teenage Engineering Gear 30% Off: Rare Sale on Design-Driven Music Machines
Grooveboxes and synthesizers from the Swedish brand see deep discounts at Guitar Center, Amazon, and B&H Photo, making high-end music production more accessible.
Jul 26, 20262 views