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TikTok is expanding its #AddtoMusicApp feature, allowing users to save #music to standalone services like Spotify, to include album pre-saves. The feature, which is approaching its one-year anniversary, has been rolled out in additional markets and gained access to #TikTokers in 163 #nations in february. Users can now #PreSave whole albums, with some already adding forthcoming albums to spotify and #AppleMusic. The tool will automatically appear in one's library upon release, with some well-established #artists expected to benefit from the tool. However, the promotional effectiveness of album pre-saves remains to be seen, and the platform is still operating in the worlds biggest #MusicMarket and #economy. The January 19th sale-or-shutdown deadline under the Protecting Americans from #ForeignAdversaryControlledApplicationsAct remains in place. #TikTok is also grappling with #litigation and regulatory scrutiny, with over a dozen #US states filing #lawsuits against the app over its alleged "perilous effects on children." Additionally, the platform faces #licensing issues and questions about its relationship with the #IndieMusic community.

Universal Music Group has partnered with LA-based #AI music company #KLAYVision to develop a commercial #ethical foundational model for AI-generated #music. The partnership aims to create a backbone for #innovation and #power new products and experiences. The two companies believe that building generative AI music models ethically and respectfully will lessen the threat to human creators and create significant new avenues for #creativity and #future monetization of copyrights. Klay is led by executives from the fields of music and #technology, including #MusicProducer and tech visionary #AryAttie, #ThomasHesse, and #BjörnWinckler. The company is developing a #global ecosystem to host AI-driven experiences and content, including accurate attribution, and will not compete with #artists' catalogs in #TraditionalMusic services. #UniversalMusicGroup is excited to explore new #opportunities and ethical solutions for artists and the wider music ecosystem, advancing generative AI technology respectful of copyright and having the potential to profoundly impact human creativity.

"Darling,I" from #TylerTheCreator's bold new album #CHROMAKOPIA isn’t just a #song—it’s a masterclass in #marketing genius and pure #creative energy! Tyler’s crafted his own universe, keeping fans hooked with an aura that’s just as enigmatic as his explosive style. From his start as the controversy-courting Odd Future frontman to his designer-level fashion vibes with #GOLFWANG, Tyler’s always known how to pull the world’s gaze without giving too much away. CHROMAKOPIA paints his #musical and personal evolution in wild, vibrant strokes—think family reflections on “#LikeHim” and “#Tomorrow” mingling with raw, old-school provocations on tracks like “#JudgeJudy.” He’s back, more colorful than ever, and showing us he’s here to change the game with artistry only he could create. Tyler doesn’t just make #albums; he redefines what it means to be an #artist in control. #NewMusic #RameFinds

Google has launched a new interface for its MusicFX Digital DJ #AI tool, partnering with #Grammy Award-winning #singer, #songwriter, and #producer #JacobCollier. MusicFX DJ is a generative #music creation tool that can mix prompts for instruments, #genres, and emotions to steer the flow of a continuous #LiveMusicStream. Collier's work with the #research team focused on the user flow state of asking, "What am I dreaming up today?" The tool can accept multiple prompts and fine-tune the emphasis each #prompt has on the final continuous stream. The controls allow users to make the music fast or slow, bright or dark, or feature specific sounds from prompts. MusicFX DJ can be shared with others, allowing people to #remix the track by taking over controls, adding their own prompts, and continuously building upon the track. The new interface is more intuitive than the #original one, highlighting Collier's influence on the process.

"The Way You Look," featuring Noor Chahal's Punjabi pop vibes and Talwiinder's R&B swagger, is hotter than a jalebi in syrup! 🍬🔥 Streaming high on Spotify and Apple Music, this track is mixing beats, hearts, and genres like a DJ on a mission! 💖✨  Check it out in these playlists: - New Music Punjabi  - 1Am Feels Punjabi - New Music Friday - Pinjabi Love Tunes - Released - New Music Friday I-pop - Latest Songs @ndsonline Rtist91 @vyrloriginals @sultanofficial @deepesh.dg Arushi Yadav @vyrlpunjabi @sunnyrajjj  #NoorChahal #Talwiinder #TheWayYouLook #RameFinds

Billboard Canada parent company #AMG has acquired a major stake in #Toronto music festival NXNE (North by Northeast) Music Festival (#NXNE), acquiring 50% of the festival. The acquisition will begin a long-term partnership starting with NXNE's 30th #anniversary edition from June 11-June 15, 2025. The #partnership aligns with Billboard Canada's shared goals of elevating artists and engaging music lovers. Michael Hollett will continue as NXNE's President and CEO, while Barbara Hefler serves as Managing Director. The collaboration will grow the festival's reach in its 30th anniversary edition with new co-produced #programming and activations to be announced soon. Billboard Canada's authoritative platform for #musicindustry coverage, charts, and industry #events will help strengthen NXNE's conference component and bring in major #talent. The 30th anniversary edition will #celebrate the festival's rich #history and big acts while staying committed to its "Listen to the Future" tagline and its commitment to always looking for the next big thing in #music.

Sometimes, you gotta let it all fade to feel alive again. 🎶✨ With #FADE, Ali Zafar dives deep, peeling back layers of life’s trials and triumphs to reveal a raw, unfiltered #truth. It's not just music; it’s a #mantra—letting go, standing tall, and choosing love over the noise. 🌅 So, turn it up, close your eyes, and let the healing begin. 🖤 #RameFinds #AliZafar

MATAK MATAK just dropped, fusing India’s beats with Lagos vibes! Kanika Kapoor and TimiBOI serve up a dance anthem that’s all hook and heat! 🔥🎶 Get ready to matak your way to the dance floor! 💃🕺 #NewMusic #RameFinds #MatakMatak #IndiaToLagos #KanikaKapoor #TimiBOI

#ARRahman, an Indian composer, has expressed his scathing #criticism of the trend of song remixes and reimaginations in #IndianMusic. He argued that it is not acceptable to reimagine a song from a movie and use it in another movie six years later without the composer's permission. Rahman also highlighted that a reimagined song can be used on #socialmedia but not commercially. He believes that reimagining people's work without their permission is a serious issue. Rahman has seen several of his songs remade and remixed in recent times, such as #HummaHumma from the 1995 film #Bombay, which was reimagined as The Humma Song by Tanishk Bagchi and #Badshah in OK Jaanu (2017). However, he also emphasized that AI in music is a bigger issue, calling it evil and stating that people misusing #AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style could lead to major ethical issues and #job loss. Rahman's most recent work includes the scores for Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, both of which were praised and had #chartbuster songs. His upcoming #work includes Chhava and #ThugLife.

Warner Music Group has launched Warner Music Africa Francophone (#WMAFR), focusing on #France and French-speaking Sub-Saharan #Africa. This venture, a collaboration between WM Africa, Africori, and WM France, aims to unite their A&R, Digital, and #Marketing teams to discover and develop local artists. Co-Directors Marc-André N. and Yoann G. Chapalain will oversee the initiative, with Chapalain continuing his work at AFRICORI. They highlight the importance of showcasing Francophone talent and addressing local #musicindustry challenges. This launch underscores Warner's commitment to the region, supported by recent grants to organizations for music #education. It also capitalizes on the growing #global interest in French-language music, reflected in a surge of #streams from non-Francophone countries.