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The Big Story
Beatport bans AI-generated tracks
Beatport is drawing a line between AI-assisted production and tracks made entirely by machines. DJ Mag reported the move on 2026-08-13; for DJs, it should mean less catalog sludge in the digging workflow.
via DJ Mag
Software
Spotify defaults AI artists out of recommendations
AI-generated profiles will be labeled and excluded from editorial and algorithmic recommendations unless a listener follows them. Discovery gets a human-first filter by default.
via MusicTech · Aug 13
The Feed
Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Tops Billboard Global Charts, Even a Month After the End of the World Cup
Plus, Tame Impala’s “Loser” highlights musical wins for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
via Billboard Chart Beat · Aug 17
Skrillex and MPH release “Mirage”
The collaboration had been circulating unofficially since May and now has a proper release. UK garage selectors can retire the questionable rip.
via DJ Mag · Aug 14
Bad Bunny Announces Final Dates of ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour’ – Here’s Where
Bad Bunny isn’t done with his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour just yet. This morning (Aug. 17), the Puerto Rican superstar announced the final dates of his tour that will take place on his home island. Bad Bunny’s first shows in support of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos album took place last year in The post Bad Bunny Announces Final Dates of ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour’ – Here’s Where appeared fi
via Remezcla Music · Aug 17
Gear
KRK puts monitor controls in an app
The new V Series Five monitors support wireless adjustment through the KRK Control App. Useful if reaching behind speakers has become an unwanted studio ritual.
via MusicTech · Aug 14
XDJ-AN One Month Later… Is the Hate Justified?
DJ Carlo digs in.
via YouTube: DJ Carlo Atendido · Aug 17