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When Half the Music Is Made by Machines: An Honest Forecast
May 23
How to Make a Song Without Knowing Music Theory in 2026
May 19
Spotify's Green Check Is the AI Flood's First Real Speed Bump
May 9
Demi Lovato Expands 'It's Not That Deep' with Deluxe Edition
Apr 24
Foo Fighters Drop 'Your Favorite Toy'
Apr 24
Grouper's Rare North America Tour Ignites Excitement
Grouper announces a rare North America tour this September. Fans are eager for this limited opportunity to see the elusive artist live.
April 23, 2026
Charts
Olivia Dean Joins Spotify's Billion Streams Club
Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' surpasses one billion streams on Spotify. It's a major achievement for the rising British pop star.
April 23, 2026
Music Tech
Ronaldinho Ventures Into Music With Tu Música Label
Ronaldinho has launched a record label called Tu Música. The label will focus on connecting cultures through music.
April 23, 2026
Industry
Dave Mason's Musical Legacy Lives On
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic and solo artist, has died at 79. His influence spanned decades and genres, impacting countless musicians.
April 22, 2026
Events & Tours
Drake Battles UMG in Appeals Court
Drake has filed a reply brief at the US Court of Appeals, challenging the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG. The case centers around Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' which Drake claims is defamatory.
April 22, 2026
Music Tech
UMG's $500M Catalog Deal: A New Financial Tune
Chord Music is raising $500 million through a securitization deal. It's a big move in the music rights market.
April 22, 2026
Global Top 10
US Top 10
D4vd's Legal Battle: Murder Charges and Industry Reactions
D4vd pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The case highlights the intersection of criminal allegations and music careers.
# D4vd's Legal Battle: Murder Charges and Industry Reactions D4vd has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This case takes a dark turn for the singer whose real name is David Anthony Burke, as he faces not only murder charges but also allegations of sexual abuse and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The severity of these charges could have major impli...
Beatintel Editorial · April 21, 2026 · 4 min read
UMG Sues Fashion Giant Quince Over TikTok Music Use
Universal Music Group has filed a lawsuit against Quince for unauthorized use of artists' music in TikTok posts. This highlights ongoing tensions between tech-driven brands and music rights holders.
3 min read
Music Tech
Music Ad Revenue Stalls: A Sign of Change?
Music, radio, and podcast advertising grew by just 1.3% in 2025. It's a sign of shifting priorities in the music industry.
3 min read
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