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IFPI Sets Global AI Chart Rules: Only Human-Led Recordings Eligible

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Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

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A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

IFPI Sets Global AI Chart Rules: Only Human-Led Recordings Eligible

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July 30, 2026

byDaniel Obembe

A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

Latin Music Singles Round-Up: Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez & More

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Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Added to Spotify’s ‘Songs of Summer’ Playlist

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A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

IFPI Sets Global AI Chart Rules: Only Human-Led Recordings Eligible

IFPI has introduced a global framework to determine when recordings made with generative AI can appear on official music charts, prioritizing human creativity and licensed tools.

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A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

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Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

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A composite of East African artists featured in July’s notable new music, including Somi, Bolingo, SaiSounds, and ColloBlue.

East Africa’s Best New Songs: Somali House, Rock, and Hip-Hop Define July

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Logos of eight payment and settlement platforms for concert venues, including Cleo Pay, BeatGig, Muzeek, Surreal, Prism.fm, Gigwell, VenuePilot, and Opendate.

Logos of eight payment and settlement platforms for concert venues, including Cleo Pay, BeatGig, Muzeek, Surreal, Prism.fm, Gigwell, VenuePilot, and Opendate.

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Aerial view of Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, the site of Glastonbury Festival, shown during a quiet fallow year with green pastures and no festival infrastructure.

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London night skyline, home to the UK grime and drill scenes shaping how UK artists choose a music distribution platform

Top Music Distribution Platforms for UK Artists

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A monochrome Swedish House Mafia football shirt with a large number 3 on the back, part of the group's World Cup capsule collection.

Swedish House Mafia Launch World Cup Capsule Collection

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Top Music Distribution Platforms for Country Music Artists & Labels

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Spoek Mathambo on the cover of The Fader magazine, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and gold-and-black scarf with square-framed glasses.

South African Music’s Radical Fashion History

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Anthropic’s $65B Raise and Vicarious-Liability Win Reset the AI Music Licensing Window

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How Japan Turned Anonymity into a Music Brand Advantage

In an age obsessed with visibility, Japan faceless music scene is rewriting the rules. Behind masks, avatars, and digital alter egos, artists are proving that mystery can be the most powerful…

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A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

A stylized graphic of a music chart trending upward, overlaid with a glowing AI chip and a vinyl record, symbolizing new eligibility rules for AI-assisted recordings on official charts.

IFPI Sets Global AI Chart Rules: Only Human-Led Recordings Eligible

Policy & Legal

July 30, 2026

byDaniel Obembe

A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

A collage of album artwork for new Latin music singles by Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Marina Mole, and others.

Latin Music Singles Round-Up: Dos Santos, Hermanos Gutiérrez & More

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July 30, 2026

byGrace Wangeci

Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy performing their collaborative track 'Dai Dai'.

Shakira and Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Added to Spotify’s ‘Songs of Summer’ Playlist

Industry News

July 29, 2026

A composite of East African artists featured in July’s notable new music, including Somi, Bolingo, SaiSounds, and ColloBlue.

A composite of East African artists featured in July’s notable new music, including Somi, Bolingo, SaiSounds, and ColloBlue.

East Africa’s Best New Songs: Somali House, Rock, and Hip-Hop Define July

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Logos of eight payment and settlement platforms for concert venues, including Cleo Pay, BeatGig, Muzeek, Surreal, Prism.fm, Gigwell, VenuePilot, and Opendate.

Logos of eight payment and settlement platforms for concert venues, including Cleo Pay, BeatGig, Muzeek, Surreal, Prism.fm, Gigwell, VenuePilot, and Opendate.

8 Payment Platforms for Concert Venues and Live Music Operators

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Spotify's 2026 Songs of Summer playlist cover featuring five newly added wild-card tracks by Aitana, BabyChiefDoit, Morgan Wallen, Shakira, and Yung Miami.

Spotify's 2026 Songs of Summer playlist cover featuring five newly added wild-card tracks by Aitana, BabyChiefDoit, Morgan Wallen, Shakira, and Yung Miami.

Spotify Adds Five Wild-Card Contenders to 2026 Songs of Summer Race

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A smartphone screen displaying the Spotify app interface, symbolizing the challenge of detecting AI-generated music on streaming platforms.

A smartphone screen displaying the Spotify app interface, symbolizing the challenge of detecting AI-generated music on streaming platforms.

Spotify Faces Growing Scrutiny Over AI Music as Third-Party Trackers Emerge

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July 29, 2026

byGrace Wangeci

Collage of single artwork for July 2025 Afro-house tracks by South African artists JNR SA, Nandipha808, Darque, and Zakes Bantwini.

Collage of single artwork for July 2025 Afro-house tracks by South African artists JNR SA, Nandipha808, Darque, and Zakes Bantwini.

South African Afro-House Surge Meets AI Scrutiny in July’s Key Releases

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Record labels propose new principles to keep AI-generated music out of official charts unless it meets strict authorisation and human-creation standards.

Record labels propose new principles to keep AI-generated music out of official charts unless it meets strict authorisation and human-creation standards.

Major Labels Propose Ban on AI-Generated Music from Official Charts

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July 29, 2026

Steff Agathis, founder of Vitalize Projects and Vitalize Records, a music manager and digital strategist named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Steff Agathis, founder of Vitalize Projects and Vitalize Records, a music manager and digital strategist named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Steff Agathis Launches Vitalize Records, Expands Management Firm

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Suno Faces Class Action Over 55.3 Million User Data Breach

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Paulina Krasa and Laura Wohlers, hosts of the German true crime podcast Mordlust, on stage at Funkhaus Berlin for a live recording.

Mordlust Hosts Join Spotify Legends Club for 8th Anniversary

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