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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)
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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
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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
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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’
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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on December 22, 2025

"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
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Articles count: 7 Sent via mailing on December 18, 2025

"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
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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on December 15, 2025

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
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Articles count: 7 Sent via mailing on December 11, 2025

"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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Articles count: 4 Sent via mailing on December 08, 2025

"Exploring AI-Generated Music, Usher's Investment, and Eventbrite Acquisition"

This newsletter is about the current trends in music technology, including the shift towards AI-generated music and the potential impact on musicians' income. It also covers Usher and Big Sean's investment in the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator and the acquisition of Eventbrite by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. Additionally, the article discusses IMPF's call for independent music publishers to reject AI licensing agreements that do not fairly compensate songwriters.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-04: ✘ Music industry 3.0 - what we actually want to build AI in MusicTech: 0.75: 2025-12-04: Usher & Big Sean Team Up to Invest $1 Million in Entertainment Production Facility for Detroit Youth
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 04, 2025

"Latest Music Industry News: New Charts, Copyright Battles, AI Music Discussions"

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including the launch of new music charts, legal battles surrounding copyright infringement, and discussions around AI-generated music. Key topics include the importance of accurate creator information for royalty allocation, protection of artists' rights in the era of AI, and ongoing disputes over music licensing and usage.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-01: CISAC launches new ‘ISWC IPI Context Search’ to help music publishers solve metadata challenges AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-01: International Copyright Conference hosted by the Authors’ Rights Initiative on 10/11/2025 in the Academy of Arts in Berlin.
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