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The holy grail of '90s post-hardcore, Fugazi's fabled In On The Kill Taker sessions with Steve Albini, has finally been released 34 years after being shelved

Fugazi's Albini Sessions is available now to purchase for a brilliant cause

Louder

Brummie rapper Tony Bontana: ‘I have to speak on genocide, the same way I have to speak about my grief’

Fronting punk and ‘grungegaze’ bands while making dozens of rap albums, Bontana is a great British one-off. He explains why he’s working towards a world of peace

The Guardian - UK

Add to playlist: the bizarro punk of Dutch upstarts Grote Geelstaart and the week’s best new tracks

Dressed in Sunday school apparel and singing exclusively in Dutch, this unorthodox five-piece embrace clinical chaos

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Grammys’ AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship

At its best, artificial intelligence can assist people in analyzing data, automating tasks and developing solutions to big problems: fighting cancer, hunger, poverty and climate change. At its worst, AI can assist people in exploiting other humans, damaging the environment, taking away jobs and eventually making ourselves lazy and less…

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The battle for the soul of music and the search for an antidote to AI-generated slop

AI pop stars are topping the charts, and anyone can make a song in seconds. What does it mean for the music industry?

Evening Standard

'Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited': Bandcamp just showed Spotify how easy it is to ban AI slop

Bandcamp just showed Spotify how it's done, banning 'any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles'

TechRadar

“Musicians are more than mere producers of sound. They are vital members of our communities, our culture, and our social fabric”: Bandcamp has banned AI music

Any music “wholly” or in “substantial part” AI-generated is not permitted, it says

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Spotify denies it’s pushing unwanted AI slop onto subscribers, claiming it ‘does not promote or penalize tracks created using AI tools’

Spotify says it's not the reason why unwanted AI music is appearing in your Discover Weekly playlist.

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Bandcamp bans AI‑generated music in new policy aimed at protecting human artists

Bandcamp has banned AI-generated music from the platform.

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Music marketplace Bandcamp bypasses AI disclosures and obtuse policies to announce a wholesale ban on AI slop

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Down with Spotify! These 6 independent music streaming services want a better experience for musicians and listeners alike

These music services think the streaming model is broken – and want to fix it

What Hi-Fi?

Dove Ellis: Blizzard review – Irish indie enigma’s glorious debut justifies the buzz

With shades of Jeff and Tim Buckley, the Galway-born artist writes tunes so strong they seem as familiar as old friends

The Guardian - UK

King Gizzard’s Stu Mackenzie on leaving Spotify and making all their music free: ‘Sometimes you just forget that you have free will’

Australian band’s decision to remove catalogue in protest of CEO’s military investments an easy one, frontman says, and making music with friends remains ‘top of the triangle’

The Guardian - AU

Black Friday MP3 player deals 2025: Be quick and can save money on a brand new MP3 player

If you've been thinking about picking up an MP3 player, there's still time to get a cut-price player before the weekend sales come to an end

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The Guardian - US

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emerging

Louder

Massive Attack to remove their music from Spotify in protest against CEO’s AI military investments

The trip-hop pioneers are also joining the No Music For Genocide campaign, blocking their songs from all streaming services in Israel

The Guardian - UK

Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military

The band cited a ‘moral and ethical burden’ placed on artists by revenue from their work ultimately funding lethal technologies

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King Gizzard annex Bandcamp's top 27 album spots after bold ‘name your price’ move

Aussie psych rockers exited Spotify this summer

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Louder

The 27 current best-selling albums on Bandcamp are all by the same band

It's a good time to be a member of King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard

MusicRadar

"There is no one better to turn real humans on to new music than other real humans": Bandcamp launches subscribe-to-own music discovery service Clubs

Subscribers will receive a new album each month chosen by notable tastemakers, along with access to exclusive artist interviews and live listening parties

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #206: Indie bands are quitting Spotify, what could it mean for the future of music streaming?

The biggest streaming platform has shaped how music is consumed and how it is valued. But recent controversies suggest the bargain may no longer feel worth it

The Guardian - AU

Four alternatives to Spotify: swapping is easier than you think

Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists

Guitar World

“My father was a big Pat Metheny fan – hearing him started to make me obsessed with the idea of playing music”: Berklee-educated and endorsed by Strandberg, meet Camilla Sperati – the fusion phenom hand-picked to open for Steve Vai

Is Sperati the next big name in fusion? Here she discusses moving to America (maybe), why she loves digital amps, and life as an educator

Plunged in Debt

These Indie Artists Are Quietly Worth Millions—and You’ve Never Heard Their Names

In an industry often dominated by chart-topping superstars, a growing number of independent artists are quietly amassing fortunes without mainstream recognition. Leveraging platforms like Bandcamp, YouTube, and Patreon, these musicians have built dedicated fan bases and sustainable careers on their own terms. Their success stories challenge traditional notions of fame…

MusicRadar

Reference tracks can be your secret weapon when mixing - but be mindful of replicating other artists' creative decisions

Comparing your mix to another can nudge you into a safe technical zone, but remember to maintain your originality

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