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AI Is Coming for the Music Industry. How Will Artists Adapt?

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Bands like Xiu Xiu (left) and Hotline TNT (right) recently pulled their music off Spotify, the world's largest streaming service.

Musicians Keep Leaving Spotify in Protest of CEO’s Defense Investments

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SF Band Ditches Spotify Over CEO’s $700M Military AI Investment

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The San Francisco Public Library Wants to Pay Local Musicians

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How I Stopped Fearing ‘Cringe’ and Learned to Embrace My Music Taste

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De La Soul on Streaming: Your Guide to a Legendary Hip-Hop Catalog

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How Niche Rap Stars Quietly Conquered 2022

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A Kimchi Fried Rice Playlist on Spotify Teaches You How to Make the Dish

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What the Joe Rogan Podcast Controversy Says About Online Misinformation

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