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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on January 19, 2026

"Revolutionizing AI and Music Rights: Dr. Kate Stone's Innovation and Fifth Circuit Ruling"

This newsletter is about Dr. Kate Stone challenging traditional AI development by creating personal AI ecosystems on Raspberry Pis to prioritize curiosity and joy over centralized control. The US Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling expands music creators' termination rights, impacting music publishers controlling old song rights. The article discusses the current trending music on Billboard charts, showcasing top songs across genres and rising stars in the music scene.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-01-15: The many are coming: Dr. Kate Stone on friction, data sovereignty, and building machines that build machines AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-01-14: Songwriter groups hail “unequivocal win for creator rights” as US appeals court upholds landmark termination rights ruling

"Ethical AI in Music: Portrait XO's Data Activism & Café Tacvba's Spotify Stand"

This newsletter is about Portrait XO's advocacy for data activism in music and the importance of ethical AI development. The article also discusses Mexican band Café Tacvba's request to remove their music from Spotify due to ethical concerns, with Spotify responding by highlighting their respect for the band.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-01-08: AI is a people problem: Portrait XO AI in MusicTech: 0.6: 2026-01-08: Café Tacvba Asks Former Labels to Remove the Band’s Music From Spotify, Citing Ethical Concerns Over ICE’s Campaign, Use of AI & More

Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on January 08, 2026

"Music Spotlight: David Bowie's "Heroes" Boost, Billboard Trends, TikTok Impact, and Upcoming Releases"

This newsletter is about the impact of David Bowie's song "Heroes" on streaming numbers after being featured in the finale of Netflix's Stranger Things, highlighting the show's deliberate use of music to introduce classic songs to a new generation of listeners. Additionally, it covers the current top songs and artists dominating the Billboard charts, the influence of viral TikTok trends on music popularity, and upcoming releases to watch out for in the music industry.

AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2026-01-06: David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Streams Surge Following ‘Stranger Things’ Finale AI in MusicTech: 0.6: 2026-01-01: Dropping the Ball: Billboard Crossword (Dec. 31, 2025)

Articles count: 1 Sent via mailing on January 05, 2026

RAYE Lands First No. 1 Hit in UK with "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!"

This newsletter is about London-based singer-songwriter RAYE earning her first No. 1 hit on the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart with "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!" in 2026. The chart also sees festive classics dropping off, making way for new songs like Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" and Olivia Dean claiming multiple spots.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-01-02: RAYE Rules U.K. Singles Chart as ‘Where Is My Husband!’ Hits No. 1

Articles count: 1 Sent via mailing on January 01, 2026

"HUNTR/X's "Golden" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Radio Songs Chart!"

This newsletter is about HUNTR/X's K-pop song "Golden" reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Radio Songs chart and making history as the first K-pop song to do so. The song's association with the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters has contributed to its widespread recognition and emotional impact.

AI in MusicTech: 0.7: 2025-12-29: HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden’ Fends Off Holiday Competition to Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart

Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on December 25, 2025

"Discover the 2025 NICONICO VOCALOID SONGS chart and more in our newsletter!"

This newsletter is about the 2025 NICONICO VOCALOID SONGS chart, with DECO27’s “Monitoring” being named the Vocaloid song of the year. It also discusses the cultural differences in how Japanese and English-speaking listeners engage with Vocaloid music, controversies surrounding some songs, and the importance of virtual singer characters, as well as the recognition of French electronic music pioneers as pillars of French culture and Brian May revealing a lost Christmas song by Queen.

AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2025-12-23: Year-End Niconico Chart Sheds Light on Japan’s 2025 Vocaloid Scene AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2025-12-24: France Recognizes Electronic Music as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’

"AI Music Industry Challenges and Solutions + Xania Monet Single Release"

This newsletter is about the intersection of AI and music in the music industry, highlighting the challenges in licensing AI-generated music and proposing solutions such as training licensing and training tokens. It also discusses the release of a new single by AI artist Xania Monet, addressing criticism towards AI artists and calling for recognition of their artistry, as well as the unauthorized scraping and release of Spotify metadata by a pirate activist group, potentially allowing for the creation of a free version of Spotify if copyright issues are overcome.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-18: The toothpaste is out of the tube: Rethinking music as a living system AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-19: AI Artist Xania Monet Fires Back at Kehlani & AI Critics on Prickly ‘Say My Name With Respect’ Single: Listen

"Insights on Music Industry Trends: AI, Royalties, Copyright, Global Impact & Record-breaking Hits"

This newsletter is about various topics related to the music industry, including a podcast focusing on music and tech with a season centered around AI, challenges in monetization strategies for music, Spotify's royalty payment threshold affecting artists in South East Europe, the UK government's findings on copyright and AI, Japan's growing global music scene in Los Angeles, the impacts of technology on copyright law, and instances of songs gaining popularity due to TV shows and viral trends. It also covers Mariah Carey's record-breaking achievements with "All I Want for Christmas Is You" reaching 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-12-16: ✘ Trust matters more than technology: rethinking music's GenAI moment AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-16: Artists from South East Europe at risk of “cultural erasure” as a result of Spotify’s 1000 stream threshold

Supporting Women in Music Tech: Girls Twiddling Knobs, Fair Compensation, AI Copyright Debate

This newsletter is about Isobel Anderson reflecting on the lack of industry recognition for her music tech education project Girls Twiddling Knobs and urging the industry to support women and gender diverse creators. It also covers the IMPF's principles for fair compensation in licensing negotiations with AI companies, challenges faced by the UK music industry with business rates, and discussions on Generative AI and copyright at a recent conference. Lastly, it highlights the current top songs on the Billboard chart and the diversity of genres represented.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-11: ✘ An Open Letter To The Music Industry AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-11: Indie publishers make demands of collecting societies as they start to negotiate AI deals

"The Impact of AI on Music Creation: Challenges and Controversies Uncovered"

This newsletter is about the use of AI in music creation and the challenges it presents to both artists and copyright holders. It covers topics such as Google's investigation for using content without compensation, the suggestion of a statutory licensing system for AI companies and copyright owners, AI-generated songs appearing on streaming platforms, the controversy of the Trump administration using music in political videos without permission, artists expressing their views on AI-created music, and Gene Simmons advocating for the American Music Fairness Act to ensure fair compensation for musicians.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-12-09: EU-Kommission leitet Kartellverfahren ein AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-09: EU report says statutory licensing is the best way to balance copyright and AI

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