AI Music Supply Shock: Deezer says fully AI-generated tracks now make up over half of new uploads on peak days, with nearly 90,000 synthetic songs arriving daily in June—while fraud concerns loom as Deezer previously found most AI-related streams can be automated. Streaming & Rights Fight: The US musicians union AFM urged a court to reject Universal and Warner’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit over Suno/Udio AI licensing, arguing “new use” should trigger payments. Platform Moves: Instagram rolled out “Replace Audio,” letting users swap music on existing posts without reuploading, preserving engagement; Spotify also pushed deeper into music videos with a global chart and artist pitching tools. Chart Power: Future’s The Real Me debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for his 12th leader. Global Video Breakthrough: Burna Boy becomes the first male artiste to top Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart with “Dai Dai.” Orchestral Crossover: St. Vincent launches a summer tour with major symphonies, leaning into orchestral music after high-profile pop collaborations. Deaths & Legacies: Greek laïkó icon Mary Linda dies at 91; Portuguese star Luís Represas dies at 69. Local Scene: Austin proposes a church “green room” to help downtown musicians with late-night logistics and safety.