Random music news for Monday, June 29, 2026
That’s a FAST computer. Imagine if it could be used for the new GTA VI. On to music news for June 29, 2026.
- Indie artists are pissed at YouTube over the company’s assertion that it has the right to use their music to train AI.
- Modulate is an AI company that says it has a new tool that “helps determine whether music contains AI-generated vocals, instrumentals, or other musical elements.”
- Eros Innovation is an Indian label that wants to launch the careers of AI artists. Again, this is a solution to a problem no one has.
- A very important read: “Digital replicas, avatars, and NIL rights: Is this the future of music?”
- What’s the connection between Trump and Live Nation? This.
- The Rolling Stones finally have a podcast.
- You know those guys who sell bootleg merch outside venues? They’re starting to be targeted by at least one record label.
- This guy is selling his record collection. Wow. Unreleased Bowie, rare Beatles, Pink Floyd test pressings…
- The record collection belonging to late guitarist Tom Verlaine is also going up for sale. There are at least 4,000 records here.
- Speaking of auctions, the flute played on The Beatles’ “Fool on the Hill” sold for £23,000.
- Drake’s OVO apparel company has a problem with an investor and a $4 million loan.
- Coldplay, Massive Attack, Robert Smith, Michael Stipe, and others have signed an open letter that calls on world leaders to support a fossil fuel treaty.
- Remember Billy Corgan’s Zwan project? There’s apparently more coming. Finally.
- William Shatner’s new metal album is coming later this year. He’s thinking about presenting it live.
- If you’re been invited to Tay-Tay and Kelce’s wedding, please: no gifts.
BONUS: This is REALLY cool!
