Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento

Bandcamp says it will not allow any music or audio created entirely by AI or with substantial AI usage on its website.

Bandcamp is known for allowing fans to purchase music and merch directly from independent artists.

In announcing the new policy, the platform states that this is an essential step to quote, putting human creativity first.

In contrast, Spotify, the biggest streaming service in the world, has faced criticisms in recent months for not clearly labeling or flagging music created with generative AI.

Two major labels, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group, have also signed licensing deals with AI music generators.

Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR News.

Perry Bomonte was a roadie and guitar tech for The Cure for years, before he became a full-time member of the band in 1990.

He played keyboard and six-string bass on several albums, including the 1992 commercial hit, Wish.

Bamonte parted ways with The Cure in 2005, but he reunited with his bandmates in recent years.

He performed his last concert with the group in the fall of 2024.

The Cure shared the news of Bamonte's death on its website, writing that he was, quote, quiet, intense, intuitive, constant, and hugely creative.

Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR News.

Perry Bamonte was a roadie and guitar tech for The Cure for years, before he became a full-time member of the band in 1990.

He played keyboard and six-string bass on several albums, including the 1992 commercial hit, Wish.

Bamonte parted ways with The Cure in 2005, but he reunited with his bandmates in recent years.

He performed his last concert with the group in the fall of 2024.

The Cure shared the news of Bomante's death on its website, writing that he was, quote, quiet, intense, intuitive, constant, and hugely creative.

Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR News.

Electronic music has officially been added to France's intangible cultural heritage list.

Spanning across house, electro, disco and rock,