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Latest Music Industry Hires: Primary Wave, BMG, Alliance Entertainment, Atlantic, BMI, RCA UK, More
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of January 23rd, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, ...
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Digital Music News
Latest Music Industry Hires: Primary Wave, BMG, Alliance Entertainment, Atlantic, BMI, RCA UK, More
Spotify Releases AI-Powered ‘Prompted Playlists’ in the US and Canada
Spotify announces AI-powered Prompted Playlists for Premium subscribers in the US and Canada after an initial test run in New Zealand. On Thursday, Spotify announced the beta rollout of its new AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature for Premium subscribers in the United States and Canada. The company first ...
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Digital Music News
Spotify Releases AI-Powered ‘Prompted Playlists’ in the US and Canada
NVIDIA, A UMG ‘Responsible AI’ Partner, Accused of Training Its AI on Anna’s Archive
Amid a push to cement its place as an AI pioneer, chip-making giant NVIDIA is accused of training AI on the controversial “shadow library” Anna’s Archive. Despite securing a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) earlier this month to cement its place as a “responsible AI” partner, chip-making ...
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Digital Music News
NVIDIA, A UMG ‘Responsible AI’ Partner, Accused of Training Its AI on Anna’s Archive
Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Slipknot.com
The band had accused the anonymous owner of the domain of "cybersquatting"
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Rolling Stone
Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Slipknot.com
Lucinda Williams channels outrage and joy on 'World's Gone Wrong'
The legendary Americana songwriter Lucinda Williams releases her new album World's Gone Wrong.
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npr Music News
Lucinda Williams channels outrage and joy on 'World's Gone Wrong'
Bille Joe Armstrong Taps Son Jakob for Cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
The father-son duo covered the classic for a promo video of Survivor’s 50th season
6 hours ago
Rolling Stone
Bille Joe Armstrong Taps Son Jakob for Cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
Steven Drozd Breaks Silence on Flaming Lips Exit: ‘Moving On Felt Right’
The multi-instrumentalist says he had originally hoped to remain a member of the group, but his bandmates didn’t see it that way
6 hours ago
Rolling Stone
Steven Drozd Breaks Silence on Flaming Lips Exit: ‘Moving On Felt Right’
Universal Music Launches a New Livestreaming Channel on Twitch — 'Extending the Reach of Live Events Far Beyond Their Physical ...
UMG’s in-house creative division °1824 announces a new livestreaming channel on Twitch to amplify standout moments from music-focused events. °1824, the in-house creative division of Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a new livestreaming channel on Twitch, Universal Music Live. The channel ...
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Digital Music News
Universal Music Launches a New Livestreaming Channel on Twitch — 'Extending the Reach of Live Events Far Beyond Their Physical ...
Steven Drozd Says Flaming Lips Exit Followed His Decision to Stop Touring
He had hoped to remain in the band as a non-touring member, he added, but “Wayne and I disagreed”
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Pitchfork
Steven Drozd Says Flaming Lips Exit Followed His Decision to Stop Touring
Fred again.. and Young Thug Share Video for “Scared”
The song reworks snippets of an unreleased Young Thug track called “Lucky”
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Pitchfork
Fred again.. and Young Thug Share Video for “Scared”
Renée Fleming Is Latest Performer to Cancel Appearances at the Kennedy Center
The Grammy-winning soprano singer has canceled two May sets, joining many musicians who have moved away from the performing arts institution
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Rolling Stone
Renée Fleming Is Latest Performer to Cancel Appearances at the Kennedy Center
Death Cab for Cutie Announce Tour and Anti- Records Signing
The band will hit the road with guests Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language
8 hours ago
Pitchfork
Death Cab for Cutie Announce Tour and Anti- Records Signing
Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Wizkid and Asake, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
9 hours ago
Rolling Stone
Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Wizkid and Asake, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Francis Buchholz, Scorpions’ Hurricane-Rocking Ex-Bassist, Dead at 71
The musician, who’d exited the group after the success of “Wind of Change” in the Nineties, had been battling cancer
9 hours ago
Rolling Stone
Francis Buchholz, Scorpions’ Hurricane-Rocking Ex-Bassist, Dead at 71
The Format return with 'Boycott Heaven,' their first album in 20 years
Nate Ruess and Sam Means return with their first new record since 2006's Dog Problems.
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The Format return with 'Boycott Heaven,' their first album in 20 years
Jessie Ware Makes a Secret Garden in New “I Could Get Used to This” Video
Her first solo release since 2023
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Pitchfork
Jessie Ware Makes a Secret Garden in New “I Could Get Used to This” Video
Drake Files 117-Page Appeal Against Universal Music Group Over Kendrick ‘Defamation’
Drake files a massive 117-page appeal against Universal Music Group over the alleged defamation committed by promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Back in October, Drake’s legal team told Digital Music News that an appeal would be forthcoming, after a federal judge tossed his $1 billion defamation ...
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Digital Music News
Drake Files 117-Page Appeal Against Universal Music Group Over Kendrick ‘Defamation’
ElevenLabs Collaborates with Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel to Launch AI-Generated ‘Eleven Album’
ElevenLabs launches a first-of-its-kind collaborative AI album with Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel, and more singers, songwriters, and producers. Artificial intelligence voice generation company ElevenLabs has announced the release of a landmark AI-generated album made with permission and involvement from ...
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Digital Music News
ElevenLabs Collaborates with Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel to Launch AI-Generated ‘Eleven Album’
James Blake Announces First Album on Good Boy Records
Trying Times is out this March
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Pitchfork
James Blake Announces First Album on Good Boy Records
Jazz centennials: Eight legends born in 1926
In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more.
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Jazz centennials: Eight legends born in 1926
Drake Appeals “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Ruling
A federal judge dismissed the musician’s case against Universal Music Group in 2025
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Pitchfork
Drake Appeals “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Ruling
Bruno Mars and Zach Bryan top the pop charts this week
This week, we've finally received an infusion of fresh blood in the form of a brand-new album and a brand-new song — by two different artists, no less! — debuting at No. 1.
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Bruno Mars and Zach Bryan top the pop charts this week
One song, two paths: What A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator reveal in each other
The two friends reconnect on Don't Be Dumb, Rocky's first album in eight years — and inadvertently demonstrate how much they've diverged as artists.
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npr Music News
One song, two paths: What A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator reveal in each other
yeule: Tiny Desk Concert
In this new era of indie rock, yeule has become a leading voice. Their gauzy and sludgy songs are transformed at the Tiny Desk.
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yeule: Tiny Desk Concert
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