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RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:02pm · Hypebot
How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT
How artists can become AI experts just by building stronger intuition, and why that's even important in the first place. The post How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 12:09pm · Musically
What will give you the marketing edge in 2026?
As revealed by Music Ally’s recent Campaigns of the Year report, 2025 was chock-full of creative and future-facing marketing efforts that engaged fans worldwide.  With the popularity of physical music formats rising, superfan communities making a splash, and lots more, 2026 is looking to be another year of opportunity. In this Sandbox Guide, we’ve compiled advice from […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 12:06pm · Musically
David Byrne and Olivia Rodrigo release special ‘drivers license’ recording
For the fifth anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s record-breaking single ‘drivers license’ — which got her to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at just 17 years old, making her the youngest ever artist to take the spot — iconic Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has covered the single, now available for listening online and on […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 12:03pm · Musically
Instagram adds new Edits app updates
The social media app is rolling out new 2026 features on its Edits app for creators.  Additions include the ability to: Add links to an Instagram account or reel, which when exported from Edits become a clickable overlay A weekly ideas section, which hosts ten new suggestions based on Reels previously shared 25 new video effects, including bounce, […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 11:57am · Musically
Mitski is leaking her phone number to fans
The American singer-songwriter has launched one of the first mystery campaigns of 2026, and it involves dropping her digits. If Mitski fans text or call the number posted on the website wheresmyphone.net, their messages appear on a public live feed of all the fans reaching out to the number in real time.  Contacting the number then guides […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 6:05am · Musically
Live promoter Team Innovation has partnered with Odd Not Even
The newest “strategic” partnership to be announced out of India is (surprise! surprise!) not a deal involving an international major but a tie-up between two domestic entities, an events company and […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 15, 2026 4:28pm · Musically
Music Marketing in 2026: post-authenticity, clipping content, and fun for fans
At the start of last year we published one of our most popular podcasts of 2025: when we asked Liam James Ward, CEO/co-founder of content strategy studio Something Something to look ahead into 2025’s upcoming marketing trends. Never let it be said that Music Ally Focus likes anything more than pushing against an open door, […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 15, 2026 3:53pm · Pitchfork News
Bandcamp Announces Ban on AI Music
Music that is “generated wholly or in substantial part by AI” will now be taken down from the streaming service