Newsletter for AI in MusicTech created at January 22, 2026 06:50
"Revolutionizing AI Development and Empowering Independent Artists: A Must-Read Newsletter!"
This newsletter is about Dr. Kate Stone challenging the default trajectories of AI development with personal AI ecosystems on Raspberry Pis, emphasizing experiences over products and advocating for creativity and data sovereignty. Udio has secured a licensing deal with Merlin to give independent artists more control and compensation, sparking discussions on revenue allocation and creator consent. The article covers current top music trends on Billboard charts, the challenges faced by the music industry, game music from Japan gaining global attention, and the benefits of using a distributor like DistroKid for independent artists. Additionally, legislative adjustments in Brussels are discussed to address challenges with generative AI training and the importance of transparency and fair compensation for creators.
| Title | Score | Resource | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The many are coming: Dr. Kate Stone on friction, data sovereignty, and building machines that build machines | 0.9 | Music x (Substack) | 0 | 0 | |
| AI music creation platform Udio signs deal with indie label licensing body Merlin | 0.85 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Picture Perfect: Billboard Crossword (Jan. 9, 2026) | 0.85 | Billboard | 0 | 0 | |
| Horizon Future Leaders: Four issues shaping the industry | 0.85 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Bandai Namco Game Music’s Strategies for Leveraging Content, Proven Successful by Its Catalog of Over 6,000 Pieces of Music: Interview | 0.85 | Billboard | 0 | 0 | |
| How to Share Your Music on Apple Music and Spotify as an Independent Artist | 0.75 | Billboard | 0 | 0 | |
| Third Time’s the Charm: Billboard Crossword (Jan. 12, 2026) | 0.6 | Billboard | 0 | 0 | |
| Der frühe Vogel | 0.5 | Urheber.info | 0 | 0 | |
| ALTer EGO: Billboard Crossword (Jan. 14, 2026) | 0.5 | Billboard | 0 | 0 |