Tuesday 25th March
Napster Acquired by Infinite Reality: Infinite Reality has acquired Napster for $207 million, aiming to transform the iconic brand into an interactive music platform. Axios
Amazon's AI Song Generator Faces Backlash: Amazon's collaboration with Suno, an AI song generator integrated into Alexa, has drawn criticism from the music industry for allegedly using copyrighted material without authorization. The Artists Rights Alliance has petitioned for the termination of this partnership. Latest news & breaking headlines
Product Updates
Apple AirPods Max to Support Lossless Audio: Starting in April, Apple's AirPods Max will support 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio through a firmware update, enhancing audio quality for various media and applications. The Verge
Streaming Promotions
Amazon Music Unlimited Offers Three-Month Free Trial: Amazon is providing new subscribers with a three-month free trial of its Music Unlimited streaming service, offering access to over 50 million songs and high-quality audio. Business Insider
Artist News
Taylor Swift's 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' Release Pending: Despite numerous hints and teasers, Taylor Swift's rerecorded album "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" has yet to receive an official release date, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its debut. Vulture
New Releases
Will Smith Returns with 'Based on a True Story': Will Smith is set to release his first album in 20 years, featuring collaborations with artists like Joyner Lucas and his son Jaden Smith. AP News
Perfume Genius Releases 'Glory': Perfume Genius has unveiled "Glory," a conceptually ambitious indie-folk album now available on major streaming platforms. AP News
