Post Malone has postponed the Asia, Australia and New Zealand dates of his Big Ass World Tour, which had been slated for later this year.
No new dates have been announced. The reason for the postponement was not specified.
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Gabe Simon, the writer-producer behind Noah Kahan’s two chart-topping albums, discussed his approach to songwriting and production in a new interview, crediting his recent success to following creative instincts rather than chasing hits.
Simon also touched on balancing his career with family life and managing the pressures that come with high-profile success. He addressed his stance on artificial intelligence in music-making, indicating it does not fit into his creative process.
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The Australian Recording Industry Association has updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude fully AI-generated recordings from the country’s official charts. The new rule takes effect with the chart dated August 31, published August 28.
The move positions ARIA among the first major chart authorities to draw a formal line against AI-made music, as the industry grapples with how to handle a growing volume of synthetic recordings gaining traction on streaming platforms.
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YouTube is raising subscription prices for its Premium service across several European markets and in Singapore. Individual plan increases are reported to fall in the range of roughly 10% to 15%, depending on the country.
The move follows a pattern of periodic price adjustments by YouTube for its ad-free, music-and-video bundle as the platform looks to grow subscription revenue alongside its advertising business. Details on which specific countries are affected and the exact new pricing were not fully specified.
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SoundCloud has begun testing a feature that lets artists sell downloads directly from their profile pages, with the platform taking no cut of the revenue. The company says artists will keep 100% of sales made through the tool.
The beta is limited to roughly 200 US-based Artist Pro subscribers who already have Fan Support, SoundCloud’s tipping feature, enabled. A wider rollout has not been announced.
The move adds another direct-to-fan monetization option alongside streaming royalties and tipping, as SoundCloud continues positioning itself as an artist-friendly alternative to major streaming services.
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Luminate has introduced a framework for identifying AI-generated music, with plans to add “AI Generated” labels to its CONNECT platform later this year. The data and analytics provider says the system will be able to flag AI-made songs and artists across its global tracking service.
The move addresses growing industry pressure to distinguish human-created recordings from AI output as synthetic music proliferates on streaming platforms. Labels, distributors and rights holders increasingly rely on Luminate’s data for chart certification and market analysis, making the new tagging system a potential reference point for how the industry classifies AI content going forward.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly reflected on the impact of Dolly Parton, praising the country music icon for improving the world through her work. His comments add to the wave of tributes from public figures marking Parton’s influence.
The remarks underscore Parton’s reach well beyond the country music genre, extending into global political and cultural circles.
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Camilo’s 2020 single “Vida de Rico” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, joining a small group of Latin tracks to reach that milestone on the platform.
The Colombian singer-songwriter’s feel-good hit continues to draw viewership years after its release, underscoring the song’s lasting popularity with streaming audiences.
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Singer Nene Royal performed a cover of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” on “America’s Got Talent,” advancing to the show’s final round.
The performance marks another high-profile moment for Royal on the competition series, following earlier appearances that drew attention for their rock-leaning song choices.
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Jay-Z is launching a pop-up retail experience in London tied to his upcoming concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a milestone run of shows for the rapper in the UK capital.
The pop-up will sell limited edition merchandise made exclusively for the concert dates, giving fans a physical retail tie-in to the shows ahead of showtime.
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