Mar 10 2025 3 mins
Over the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a flurry of activity across various genres and sectors. One of the most significant developments comes from Sony Music, which has revealed that it has taken down more than 75,000 examples of AI-generated deepfake content featuring its artists. This move highlights the growing concern over AI's impact on the music industry, particularly in terms of copyright and the commercial harm it poses to legitimate artists. Sony Music is advocating for the UK government to abandon plans for an 'opt-out' system that would allow AI firms to train their models on copyrighted material unless the rightsholder explicitly opts out[1].
In terms of new releases, March 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts. Lady Gaga is set to release her highly anticipated seventh album, "MAYHEM," on March 7, which includes tracks like "Disease" and "Abracadabra." Neil Young is also releasing "Oceanside Countryside," a previously unreleased album as part of his Analog Original Series. On the progressive rock front, Yes is releasing a super deluxe edition of their 1972 album "Close to the Edge," and Jon Anderson is releasing a live album featuring Yes's best-known music. Additionally, Roger Waters is reissuing "The Dark Side of the Moon Redux" with added live material[2].
In other genres, hip-hop fans are looking forward to Lil Durk's new album "Deep Thoughts" on March 28, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "More Leaks" before his prison release in July. KenTheMan has already released "Kinda Famous," a 13-track album showcasing her confident and self-written bars. The metal and hardcore scenes are also bustling with activity, with bands like Balance Breach, Everyone Dies in Utah, and Kill the Lights releasing new singles[2].
On the industry front, there have been significant financial investments in music. The trend of big players buying and acquiring classic catalogs continues, as seen in Sony Music's acquisition of Queen's music rights for nearly $1.3 billion. This indicates a return of investment in the music space after the economic downturn in 2022[2][3].
Live performances have also been making headlines, with 2024 seeing record-breaking tours. Taylor Swift's Eras tour concluded as the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $2 billion, while Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour also joined the billion-dollar tour club[2].
Controversies are also prevalent in the music world. The Department of Justice is accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of operating an unfair monopoly, and Drake is suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics. A copyright holder is also suing Miley Cyrus for copyright infringement over her song "Flowers," despite opposition from Bruno Mars and the song's writers[2][3].
Additionally, the use of AI in music is becoming a legal battleground. Major labels have sued companies for training their AI models on copyright-protected content, and there are ongoing discussions about the legality of using AI to mimic voices, manipulate likenesses, and profit from recognizable brands and styles[3].
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In terms of new releases, March 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts. Lady Gaga is set to release her highly anticipated seventh album, "MAYHEM," on March 7, which includes tracks like "Disease" and "Abracadabra." Neil Young is also releasing "Oceanside Countryside," a previously unreleased album as part of his Analog Original Series. On the progressive rock front, Yes is releasing a super deluxe edition of their 1972 album "Close to the Edge," and Jon Anderson is releasing a live album featuring Yes's best-known music. Additionally, Roger Waters is reissuing "The Dark Side of the Moon Redux" with added live material[2].
In other genres, hip-hop fans are looking forward to Lil Durk's new album "Deep Thoughts" on March 28, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "More Leaks" before his prison release in July. KenTheMan has already released "Kinda Famous," a 13-track album showcasing her confident and self-written bars. The metal and hardcore scenes are also bustling with activity, with bands like Balance Breach, Everyone Dies in Utah, and Kill the Lights releasing new singles[2].
On the industry front, there have been significant financial investments in music. The trend of big players buying and acquiring classic catalogs continues, as seen in Sony Music's acquisition of Queen's music rights for nearly $1.3 billion. This indicates a return of investment in the music space after the economic downturn in 2022[2][3].
Live performances have also been making headlines, with 2024 seeing record-breaking tours. Taylor Swift's Eras tour concluded as the highest-grossing tour of all time, generating over $2 billion, while Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour also joined the billion-dollar tour club[2].
Controversies are also prevalent in the music world. The Department of Justice is accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of operating an unfair monopoly, and Drake is suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics. A copyright holder is also suing Miley Cyrus for copyright infringement over her song "Flowers," despite opposition from Bruno Mars and the song's writers[2][3].
Additionally, the use of AI in music is becoming a legal battleground. Major labels have sued companies for training their AI models on copyright-protected content, and there are ongoing discussions about the legality of using AI to mimic voices, manipulate likenesses, and profit from recognizable brands and styles[3].
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