UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News ANT not HAL, Spotify code mining and more fun with Suno
Jun 24, 2025
Dive into the world of AI with an intelligent music manager that supports artists but can't get them out of jail! Explore Spotify's potential shift to lossless audio and its competitive edge. Hear about the growing tensions over generative AI as artists grapple with rights issues, including a class action lawsuit. Discover Tony Justice's impact on the country scene and witness Bruce Wheeler's career shift alongside music manager Dave Lory. It's a lively discussion that merges technology and music industry news!
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AI Manager Ant Empowers Indies
- Absolute Label Services launched an AI-driven virtual music manager tool called Anthology with the chatbot executive named Ant.
- It's designed to empower independent musicians by providing analytics and streaming promotion advice, aiming to equalize resources with major labels.
Spotify Hits Streaming Saturation
- Spotify might finally offer lossless audio after years of delay, indicated by recent code leaks.
- Reintroducing music import functionality hints at streaming market saturation and a focus on competing for market share.
Timbaland's AI Use Sparks Furor
- Timbaland, as part of Suno, used artist KFresh's track in a promo video without permission, sparking controversy.
- Timbaland apologized, but the incident highlights ongoing issues with AI music training rights.