MUSIC DATA

Jun 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Music Datasets and AI: A Look Behind the Sounds

In 2016, a large music collection went online. It came from the Free Music Archive and included over 100, 000 tracks. Researchers from a Swiss university gathered this data. Most songs had a special license letting people use them for free but only if they gave credit and didn’t use them for busines

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

New Music Detective: A Big Mix of Sounds to Spot Computer Beats

The world of music is getting a new helper: computer‑made tunes. These tracks can help people heal, let artists tweak their work, and spark fresh ideas. But when machines start filling the air with songs that look almost like real music, it becomes hard for teachers, fans and creators to know what i

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

China's Music Scene Joins Global Charts

Luminate has teamed up with Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) to bring Chinese music data into the global spotlight. This is a big deal because it's the first time music streaming and sales from China will be included in global charts. The partnership means that data from TME's popular platforms li

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