Derek Cournoyer appointed Strategy Lead, Music Business Affairs at ElevenLabs
The music exec is joining ElevenLabs after a decade at Kobalt Source
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Bandcamp bans AI-generated music: ‘We want musicians to keep making music’
Users will be able to report suspected AI-generated content through Bandcamp’s reporting tools. Source
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
Bandcamp has officially banned all AI-generated music from its platform. Bandcamp is the first major music service to entirely ban AI created music. Bandcamp Bans AI music Here is everything. Continue reading The post Bandcamp Bans AI Music appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify hikes price for Premium subscribers in the US, other markets
Monthly subscription cost for Premium Individual will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 in the US Source
Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S.
Spotify has raised the price of its individual Premium subscription in the U.S. The last U.S. price hike iwas in July 2024. During that increase, the Premium Individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99. The post Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S. appeared first on Hypebot.
Elucid Announces New Album I Guess U Had to Be There
Watch the video for lead single “First Light”
WU LYF Announce First North American Tour in 14 Years
A new song, the 11-minute “Tib St. Tabernacle,” was produced by Sonic Boom
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J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Finally Has a Release Date
The long-rumored album drops in February
C2C Festival Returning to New York With Los Thuthanaka, Nourished by Time, and Arca
The 2026 edition also features Titanic, Aya, Elias Rønnenfelt, Malibu, YHWH Nailgun, and more
Blackpink Sets Release Date for Comeback Album
Deadline is the group’s third mini release
John Forté, Rapper and Fugees Producer, Dies at 50
Forté was a key member of the Refugee Camp All-Stars collective and contributor to classic Fugees album The Score
Flea Announces Debut Solo Album, Tour, and New Song With Thom Yorke
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist will release Honora on March 27
Rolling Loud 2026: Playboi Carti, YoungBoy, Don Toliver to Headline
It’s Carti’s sixth time headlining the fest
Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025
LMS's Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large. The post Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Clio Music has named its 2026 winners. The awards recognize creative excellence in music marketing, brand/artist collaborations, and the use of music in advertising, film and trailers. The post Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced appeared first on Hypebot.
Kim Gordon Announces New Album Play Me
Rodarte founders Kate and Laura Mulleavy directed the video for lead single “Not Today”
How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free
Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free? The post How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free appeared first on Hypebot.
The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer
Here's how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026. The post The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer appeared first on Hypebot.
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Charlotte Cornfield Announces Merge Debut Hurts Like Hell
The Toronto songwriter’s sixth album features vocals from Buck Meek, Feist, Christian Lee Hutson, and Maia Friedman
Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor Returns With New Album Paris In The Spring
Featuring Air’s Nicolas Godin, the Avalanches, Lola Kirke, and more