➀ Spotify's AI Playlist feature is now available to Premium users in the US in beta; ➁ Users can create playlists based on vibes, occasions, or specific parameters; ➂ The feature is currently limited to music-related prompts and is designed to be fun.
Recent #Music news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Computers began to sing 63 years ago with IBM's 7094 being the first warbling data cruncher;
➁ The 7094 sang a tune;
➂ The article discusses the significance of this event in the history of computers.
➀ The Stardew Valley world tour orchestral concert has been officially announced; ➁ Following the success of the previous concert, the game's creator is back with another curated arrangement; ➂ The tour will be triple the size of the last one, featuring a 35-piece orchestra and gameplay footage.
➀ The highest-paid dead celebrities of 2024 earned a combined total of $1.1 billion. Michael Jackson topped the list with $600 million, followed by Queen's Freddie Mercury with $250 million. ➁ The earnings come from posthumous sales of rights, catalogues, and successful musicals. ➂ Notable figures include Dr. Seuss, Elvis Presley, Prince, Bob Marley, and Charles M. Schulz.
➀ The Music Bundle allows users to build their own synth and DJ mixer with components like circuit boards, screens, and speakers. ➁ The DIY set includes Jay-D DJ Mixer and Synthia for coding synthesizers, with the ability to record samples using a built-in MEMS microphone. ➂ The kit requires assembly and soldering, with a free tool pack included for the process.
➀ Sony has announced a PlayStation world tour concert; ➁ The concert will be held in over 200 cities starting next year; ➂ The tour will feature music from notable PlayStation franchises like The Last of Us, God of War, and Horizon.
➀ Astro Bot, the latest first-party exclusive from Sony, has released its full 87-track OST on major music streaming platforms. The game has been praised by both critics and players for its soundtrack. ➁ In addition, over 40 more songs from Astro Bot's previous titles, 'Rescue Mission' and 'Playroom', have also been published. ➂ Team Asobi has confirmed that Astro Bot will receive free DLC, which may include new tracks.
1. Apple Music Classical has launched the world's first global Top 100 weekly classical chart. 2. The first number-one album on the chart is Bach: Keyboard Concertos performed by Chinese pianist Tianqi Du. 3. The Classical Top 100 chart is available on Apple Music Classical for subscribers.
1. Major record labels, coordinated by the Recording Industry Association of America, are suing two AI startups, Udio and Suno, for allegedly training their music-generating models on copyrighted tracks without permission. 2. The lawsuits claim that the AI models were 'overfitted,' producing music very similar to copyrighted works, indicating unauthorized use of training material. 3. The music labels are seeking an admission of copyright infringement, shutdown of the AI services, payment of legal fees, and $150,000 for each infringed work.