Random music news for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Here’s the title of a new HBO documentary: Bang My Box. Guess what it’s about? Now move to music news or June 13, 2026.
- The Canadian federal government is moving toward banning kids under 16 from social media. It’s also looking at regulating chatbots.
- I like this: Deezer has announced an “AI music detector” which will tell you what songs you’re listening to are, in fact, AI. It even works on rival streaming services.
- On that same subject, there’s a verifier called “Played by Humans.”
- Warner Music has bought a company called Sureel AI, which is designed to protect music from unauthorized use and AI training.
- Meanwhile, the National Music Publishers’ Association has put together an industry-wide AI deal with Udio. It says this is the first to “value songs and sound recordings equally” when it comes to AI training.
- One more AI story: Google released a study looking at how UK teens use AI. It says that 67% of teens are are using AI in some creative way daily.
- If you’re pissed off at the service charges you’re being asked to pay with concert tickets, this article will not make you feel any better. (Via Amber)
- Rapper Poh Shiesty is on trial for trying to kidnap Gucci Mane. Here’s the latest on the trial.
- A Daft Punk reunion? Nope.
- Wait: There are TWO kinds of Dolby Atmos and only one sounds right? (Via Mark)
- Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is one of the most intriguing rock songs of all time. Here are six theories about it. (Via Mark again).
- According to the latest ratings results, radio still reaches 80% of Canadians every week.
- These, apparently, are the new rules when it comes to dressing for a concert.
- There are American-themed bars/clubs in Iran. No, really.
BONUS: Let’s end this episode the way we began. Stormy Daniels is now a stand-up comedian. No, really. And guess from whom she draws a lot of material?
