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Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

AI Songs Top Spotify Charts: Creativity Crisis

Three AI-generated tracks have topped Spotify's Viral 50 charts, sparking debate about artificial intelligence's impact on music and the obsession with scale over quality. Discover why this matters.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

New Music Friday: De La Soul's Emotional Return

Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.

Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades

Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.

Slipknot sell back catalogue for $120 million

Nu metal giants Slipknot have sold a majority stake in their music catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal valuing their work at $120 million. Discover the details of this major music industry transaction.

The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign

Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.

Ninajirachi's ARIA Success with Debut Album

Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi discusses her ARIA-nominated debut album 'I Love My Computer', winning the Australian Music Prize, and creating a sound inspired by growing up online.

Lorde's Visceral Kinetic Show Stuns Manchester

Lorde delivered a viscerally kinetic performance at Manchester's AO Arena, blending euphoric abandon with intimate moments in a show echoing Talking Heads. Don't miss her UK tour dates.

Nirvana's MTV Unplugged: 32nd Anniversary

Explore the dark secrets & legacy of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance. Discover the funeral aesthetic & raw emotion that defined a generation.

Leeds Named UK's Most Concert-Obsessed City

A 2025 study reveals Leeds as the UK's most concert-obsessed city, with Oxford and Edinburgh completing the top three. Discover if your city made the top 10 ranking.

JJJJJerome Ellis & Vesper Sparrow's New Album

Experimental musicians JJJJJerome Ellis and Vesper Sparrow release their collaborative album 'Vesper Sparrow' on Shelter Press, blending ambient soundscapes with poetic storytelling.

Readers' Favourite Photo Booth Moments Revealed

Discover the heartwarming stories behind Britain's most cherished photo booth memories. From weddings to milestones, these captured moments reveal why we love this British tradition.

AI-generated songs dominate Spotify viral charts

Three AI-generated tracks including country songs and a Dutch protest anthem have topped Spotify and Billboard charts, signalling a major shift in music creation. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry.

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