• First-ever music policy prepared to address copyright, piracy issues
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    Pakistan: the first-ever music policy to address piracy, copyrights and other issues has been prepared, according to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb. Dawn
  • American Sajaegi
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    Until 1991, the sales data that trade publications like Billboard used to determine chart positions was sourced by cold-calling record stores and asking for estimates. The New Inquiry
  • Music Analytics: How Data is transforming the Music Industry
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    The shift from physical to online music consumption has given birth to a wealth of daily data generated by millions of listeners. HypeBot
  • Famous Queen track rocks insulin cells into action
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    There's no doubt that a lot of people would say, perhaps a little hyperbolically, that rock and roll saved their lives. Now, new research has shown that the music just might be able to serve as a literal life saver for diabetics. New Atlas
  • Alien Skin vs Bobi Wine and why it’s hard to separate music from politics
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    In Uganda, art and politics have co-existed for years and while at it, a complicated relationship has been built. Monitor
  • Our principles for partnering with the music industry on AI technology
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    AI is here, and we will embrace it responsibly together with our music partners. Youtube Official Blog
  • New AI-driven radio tech can broadcast music, DJ, and find local news stories
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    A new type of AI-driven radio technology has been launched – which has the capacity to find local news stories, broadcast voices and music, and create social media posts. NME
  • Bad behaviour at concerts is becoming normalised
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    From throwing a wheel of brie at Pink to shouting at performers, fans are becoming more disrespectful. The Guardian
  • The Taliban Burned a Pile of Musical Instruments Because They’re ‘Immoral’
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice set fire to guitars, harmonicas, and speakers in the western province of Herat. VICE
  • Google, record labels working on deal covering musical “deepfakes”
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    Google and Universal Music are in talks to license artists’ melodies and voices for songs generated by artificial intelligence as the music business tries to monetize one of its biggest threats. Ars Technica
  • 50 Years Later, Everything Is Hip-Hop
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    Rappers didn’t just change the sound of music—they changed the business of it too. ‘The only rule was to be successful.’ The Wall Street Journal
  • Why electronic music lessons should be taught in secondary schools
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    The digital age has transformed the music industry, with electronic music playing a pivotal role in shaping contemporary sounds. Incorporating electronic music into secondary education acknowledges the relevance and importance of modern...
  • Earning A Master’s Degree In Music: What To Know
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    Whether you’re contemplating or already pursuing a musical career, it’s worth considering if a master’s degree in music is right for you. Forbes
  • ‘I was transformed’: the power of Brazilian jazz legend Bola Sete
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    The late guitarist, who would have just turned 100, blew the minds of Carlos Santana, John Fahey and more with his hypnotic technique and expansive creative vision. The Guardian
  • Leading women jazz musicians shed light on where jazz music stands in India
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    The country’s leading women jazz musicians shed light on the prevalent scene, the impact of current performers, and its future in a packed industry. Mid Day
  • Are You Ready? Gen Z Is Bringing Nu Metal Back
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    Bands like Deftones and Slipknot are resonating with younger fans, thanks to TikTok, the Y2K revival and, of course, enduring teenage angst. The New York Times
  • La folle histoire d’Oum Kalthoum, la diva du monde arabe
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    Raconter la vie d’Oum Kalthoum, c’est raconter un mythe, une carrière qui tient du miracle. Née en 1898 dans une famille pauvre sur le Delta du Nil, elle grandit dans un pays où les jeunes filles n’ont pas accès à l’éducation. FNAC Labo
  • Base for Music, l’avenir du media buying dans l’industrie musicale
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    Ce qui avait commencé comme une solution pour les artistes indépendants s’est rapidement transformé en un incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur musical. Digi Technologie
  • L'industrie musicale coréenne continue son ascension grâce à la K-pop
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    La vague culturelle venue de la Corée du Sud a depuis longtemps dépassé ses frontières, mais elle semble désormais inarrêtable. Pour preuve, les ventes d’albums de K-pop ne cessent d’augmenter sur le marché international. La Dépêche
  • Eminem demande à un candidat républicain de ne plus utiliser sa musique
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    Il y a des hommages dont Eminem aimerait parfois se passer. Ces dernières semaines, la vidéo d'un candidat républicain à la présidentielle américaine, Vivek Ramaswamy, est devenue virale sur les réseaux sociaux. Generations
  • Connaissez-vous l’origine du nom des notes de musique?
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    «Do ré mi fa sol la si do.» C’est encore plus frappant par écrit: ces drôles de petits mots ne semblent vouloir rien dire. Ces onomatopées, que l’on s’amuse à chantonner enfant, désignent les sept notes dont est composée la musique...
  • Quels sont les instruments de musique qui éveillent le plus votre enfant ?
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    Les instruments de musique constituent un excellent moyen de favoriser l’éveil des sens chez les enfants. TF1
  • El heavy metal produce mejor respuesta cerebral que la música clásica en pacientes sedados
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    Investigadores del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, en Madrid, han analizado la actividad cerebral en seis personas ingresadas en la UCI expuestas a estímulos musicales bajo los efectos de la sedoanalgesia. Los resultados muestran...
  • La educación musical según Montessori
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    De todos es sabido que la música tiene grandes beneficios para los niños, por ello, la educación musical juega un papel significativo en la pedagogía Montessori. A través de la música es posible fomentar desarrollo del niño en todas sus...
  • La revolución de la industria musical
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    Radiografía del momento por el que vive la música independiente en Colombia. Una industria que, aunque no cuenta con el músculo financiero de las grandes disqueras o el altavoz constante de los medios de comunicación, está creando un...
  • Peso Pluma: El cantante de música regional mexicana del momento
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    El cantante y compositor Peso Pluma ha emergido como el nuevo rostro de la música regional mexicana, tras conseguir 21 nominaciones a los Latin Billboard 2023. RPP
  • La música marfileña no es solo cosa de hombres
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    Un puñado de mujeres desafían los prejuicios de una industria que sigue asignando roles y encasillando en estilos en función del género. El País
  • YouTube lanza incubadora de música con inteligencia artificial con la ayuda de artistas de UMG
    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    Una cohorte que incluye a Juanes, Anitta, Ryan Tedder y el patrimonio de Frank Sinatra "explorará, experimentará y ofrecerá feedback sobre herramientas musicales relacionadas con la IA". Billboard
  • MusicAIRE: Call for external evaluator(s) - Now open!
    Sunday, August 27, 2023 from IMC News - International Music Council
    MusicAIRE (An Innovative Recovery for Europe) is co-funded by the European Union and aims to provide tailored-made instruments for the sector and contribute to a green, digital, just, and resilient recovery of the music ecosystem. In two...
  • Upcoming webinar: Changing Times: Music (Education) Still Matters
    Sunday, August 27, 2023 from IMC News - International Music Council
    Living in times of change includes facing new societal, political, educational and technological developments and changes to value systems. As a reaction, there is a constant need for transformation which, at the same time, is both an...
  • Meta launches AudioCraft, an open-source AI music generator
    Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    Meta’s new AI music generator is the latest in a slew of AI products recently released by the tech company. On Wednesday, Meta announced the release of AudioCraft, an open-source generative AI that creates audio and music from text...
  • Summer music festivals do more than entertain, they help us imagine possible futures
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    Music festival season is finally here. And after multiple summers without large in-person gatherings and reduced capacities, many people are returning to their favourite music festivals to have a good time. The Conversation
  • Music teacher vs instrumental tutor: is there a difference?
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    Imagine you are a UK conservatoire graduate, five years out of college, applying for a mortgage. You gaily skip through the first part of the form: name, address, phone number, date of birth, and so on. Suddenly you hit a box marked...
  • Nigerian Artists Earned More Than $14 Million on Spotify in 2022
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    potify said the growth of the Afrobeats genre has moved from West Africa to the global stage, emphasizing the popularity of music originating from Nigeria and Ghana. Digital Music News
  • 5 major shifts in music tech that are empowering independent artists
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    Technology has completely altered the way all music professionals work and collaborate. Here are some of the most notable shifts that have given indie artists new bounds of potential. HypeBot
  • 8 of the best AI tools for music production
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Technologies and media - International Music Council
    New AI production tools can help independent musicians, allowing for new ways to experiment and reducing the amount of time spent during the music production process. Mix Mag
  • Was Hip-Hop Really Invented 50 Years Ago?
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    A legendary party in the Bronx in the summer of 1973 helped usher in a new musical era, but it’s too much to call it the birth of the genre. The Wall Street Journal
  • An Interview With the Guy Who Was @Music on Twitter Until Elon Musk’s X Took the Username Away
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    Obviously, Twitter/X is well within its rights to do this, considering every post on the site officially belongs to the company. Still, it’s come across as a sad, desperate insult to some of platform’s most loyal users, whose early...
  • Anna Netrebko Sues Met Opera After Losing Work Over Support of Putin
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    Seeking at least $360,000, the singer accused the storied opera house of discrimination, defamation and breach of contract. The company disputed her claims. The New York Times
  • ‘She spoke truth to power, always’
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    The Irish musician expressed solidarity and an appreciation for Black music with gospel, rap and roots reggae recordings, which were often fuelled by her own experiences of marginalisation. The Guardian
  • How Jazz Inspired The Beat Generation
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    Although Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg are the best-known Beat Generation writers who were exhilarated by jazz, plenty of others were creatively fired by the music. U Discover Music
  • Can South African music sustain its influence on the global stage?
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    If you Google ‘Drake’ and ‘amapiano’ – the South African house music sub-genre, distinctive by its deep house, jazz and soul overtones – you’ll find a flurry of African websites lauding him for frequently shouting out the genre to a...
  • New study finds music lessons increase gray matter in older adults
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music education - International Music Council
    Research published in Neuroimage: Reports explored brain changes that occur when older adults (average age 69) are enrolled in music lessons. PsyPost
  • Investors want Hipgnosis to sell some of its song catalogues
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    Hipgnosis Songs Fund has long been one of the most active buyers of music catalogues, but now some of its investors want it to also become a seller. MusicAlly
  • $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    How did we end up spending more than your average mortgage payment for a seat at a concert? The answer is ... complicated. Los Angeles Times
  • Rodriguez, Obscure Rocker Rediscovered by ‘Searching for Sugar Man’
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music the artform - International Music Council
    Sixto Rodriguez, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter who languished in obscurity for decades before his brilliant music was rediscovered and chronicled in the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, died on Tuesday. He...
  • Que savoir avant un premier concert de musique classique ?
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from The Pointy End - International Music Council
    Le monde de la musique classique est si particulier qu’il peut être difficile de savoir par où commencer quand on veut le découvrir. Dans “The Conversation”, un professeur de musique australien propose ses conseils. Courier International
  • La course à la synchro, discrète manne financière pour l’industrie musicale
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Music industry - International Music Council
    En assurant un revenu non négligeable, voire le jackpot, aux artistes et aux éditeurs, la synchronisation est devenue un pilier essentiel du business. Un filon dont toute la filière essaie de profiter. Télérama
  • Rammstein Is Germany’s Scary New Normal
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    The band’s continued popularity is a sign of the country’s increasingly right-wing zeitgeist. Foreign Policy
  • Internet Archive poursuivi en justice par des labels de musique
    Monday, August 14, 2023 from Policy, Research & Politics - International Music Council
    Les maisons de disque, parmi lesquelles Sony et Universal, reprochent au site, célèbre pour son travail d’archivage Web, d’héberger illégalement près de 3 000 morceaux protégés par le droit d’auteur. Le Monde
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