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Australia’s ARIA Charts are introducing new rules excluding wholly AI-generated music, while AI-assisted tracks can still chart if they are substantially human-made. Here’s what the change means for independent artists and the wider music industry. The post Australia bans AI-generated music from ARIA charts appeared fi
Social media is more crowded than ever. Here are seven ways independent artists can stand out, build genuine connections and turn attention into lasting fans. The post How artists can stand out on social media in 2026 appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
Apple Music is making its AI transparency labels visible to listeners later this year, requiring labels and distributors to disclose when a material portion of a release has been created using AI. The post Apple Music will label AI-generated music later this year appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
UMG is partnering with Hook, a social music platform, to let fans create and share content using licensed music. Universal Music Group has announced that it is partnering with Hook on a new licensing deal designed to give fans more ways to create with the music they love. The agreement allows fans to create and share u
MIDiA Research forecasts the global recorded-music market will reach $121.1 billion by 2033, with emerging markets, streaming and the wider fan economy driving the next wave of growth. The post Recorded music market forecast to reach $121.1 billion by 2033 appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
YouTube Premium is raising its subscription prices in several markets around the world, following a US price increase earlier this year. Here’s what the latest changes mean for YouTube users, artists and the wider streaming industry. The post YouTube Premium prices are rising globally after US increase appeared first o
A leaked Apple demo reveals how camera-equipped AirPods could use Visual Intelligence and Siri to understand the world around you. The post Take a sneak peek at Apple’s upcoming camera-equipped AirPods appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
CDs are making an unexpected comeback, with younger listeners embracing physical music as a way to collect, connect with and support their favourite artists. The post Are CDs seeing a resurgence? What the physical music revival means for artists appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
Spotify’s personalised running feature has expanded to Android, while new data reveals the BPM, genres and cities proving most popular with runners. Last month, Spotify launched Running Mode for Premium subscribers on iOS, creating personalised running sessions around a listener’s workout, pace and music taste. Now, th
Death By Audio and Rainger FX’s Amp Crash combines a 3-watt amplifier, 2-inch speaker, microphone and effects in one unusual stompbox designed for recording, practice and experimental sounds. The post Death By Audio and Rainger FX put a real amp inside a pedal appeared first on RouteNote Blog .
Relive the highlights, standout sets and unforgettable moments from ArcTanGent 2026, the festival’s final year at Fernhill Farm. 2026 was a particularly significant year for ArcTanGent. After more than a decade at Fernhill Farm, this year’s festival marked the final edition at its much-loved home before moving to Toden
From incredible performances to an unforgettable sense of community, discover why ArcTanGent 2026 remains one of the standout festivals of the season. Read our full review. ArcTanGent was one of the festivals I had been anticipating most this season, and thankfully, it absolutely did not disappoint. With 2026 marking a
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