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A brand-new AI tool, Radio GPT has launched, and is said to be able to host entire radio shows, including mimicking a presenter. Could this be the end of radio hosts? A new platform, Radio GPT has launched. It can…
Spotify produced a Creator Equity Fund in the hopes of promoting diversity across the streaming platform. However, they haven’t spent even half of it. They’ve used just under 10% of the fund within the first year. The popular podcast the…
Starting on the 5th June and continuing through until the 9th June, Apple’s developer conference will take place. Despite the pandemic almost being history Apple are still planning to run their conference online. Apple have announced the date for WWDC…
Many streaming platforms and services are following the same idea, which is to copy TikTok’s format. It has worked for the video platform, they’ve seen growth after growth. Now, it seems music streaming platforms are trying to jump on board.…
In 2021 Apple bought Primephonic and shortly after closed it down. Since then, they’ve been promising a standalone classical music app. It seems they’ve finally pulled through with their promise. Apple have promised for a while that they’d deliver a…
Spotify have made some interesting updates over the past year alone. However, now, it seems they’re aiming to create an immersive experience that their competition can’t compete with. A new mobile interface, connecting artists and fans in a different way.…
Spotify are set to replace their current feed consisting of carousels or music and podcast suggestions, with a TikTok style vertical feed. This feed will still contain recommendations, however it will look completely different to what we know. Spotify held…
TikTok Australia are looking into the behaviour of users. They’ve muted major record companies tracks from being on the platform, mainly to see if users notice, or if their behaviour changes. Many are saying this is unfair on the artists.…
Spotify have added a new play mode called Smart Shuffle with the aim to keep user experiences fresh. Filled with personalised recommendations that match the listener’s vibe. Spotify have said “Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in…
TikTok are changing the way that younger users have access to their platform. They’re imposing a 60-minute limit for anyone under the age of 18. This is to do with protecting the wellbeing of children on the app. TikTok are…
