Qobuz, one of our favorite hi-res streaming services, is offering NYA members a free two-month subscription. Qobuz offers 110 million tracks, all in CD quality lossless audio or 24-bit high resolution, streamed as FLAC. Qobuz also provides human curation, focus on albums, original written reviews and articles. It's the closest thing to an old school record store in today's online landscape.

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By Elizabeth Lopatto

Suno wasn’t supposed to be an important part of Amazon’s Alexa Plus presentation. The AI song generation platform was a minor demonstration of how Alexa Plus could integrate into other apps, sandwiched between other announcements. But it caught my attention all the same — because whether Amazon realized it or not, the company blundered into a massive copyright fight.

Suno, for those of you not familiar, is an AI song generator: enter …

Neil will be adding several new dates and locations to his upcoming tour. Keep an eye here for the announcement of them and the start of the 2-day presale for members.

Be sure to read the Ticketmaster conditions for ticket purchases. NYA provides the code, but once you enter the code, you are doing business with Ticketmaster and not NYA.

One of Ticketmaster’s rules limits reselling the tickets at a different price than you paid …

An unsparing investigation into Spotify’s origins and influence on music, weaving unprecedented reporting with incisive cultural criticism, illuminating how streaming is reshaping music for listeners and artists alike.

Building on her years of wide-ranging reporting on streaming, music journalist Liz Pelly details the consequences of the Spotify model by examining both sides of what the company calls its two-sided marketplace: the listeners who pay with their dollars and data, and the musicians who provide the …

NYA Thanks Sync Money

By Sian Cain

Tony Iommi, Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler and Bill Ward, who formed the band with the singer in 1968, reflect on being ‘four kids from Aston’ after his death

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates from Black Sabbath have paid tribute to the frontman after his death at 76, just weeks after they reunited for a farewell gig in their home town, Birmingham.

Terence “Geezer” Butler, the band’s bassist, said he was “so glad” the band had …

By Charlotte Owen

The Velvet Sundown boasts 1.1 million monthly Spotify listeners and took the number one spot on the app’s daily viral chart – but there's a bit of a catch with them

A folk rock band that took the charts by storm has been outed as an AI “art hoax”. The Velvet Sundown released their debut album, Floating on Echoes, on June 5, quickly followed by a second weeks later.

The group now …

By Michael Hann

Villa Park, Birmingham
The biggest names in rock, from Metallica to Slayer, came to pay tribute to the men who created their entire genre – and even in old age, Sabbath’s sound has bludgeoning force

Fireworks burst over Villa Park’s pitch, Black Sabbath wave goodbye, and the inventors of metal leave the stage for the final time. It has not been an epic show – just War Pigs, NIB, Iron Man and …

By Ian Bogost

“​​Rubber burns, the map fades away / Chasing the ghosts of yesterday.” Sure, fine.

The traffic receded as Chicago withdrew into the distance behind me on Interstate 90. Barns and trees dotted the horizon. The speakers in my rental car, playing Spotify from my smartphone, put out the opening riff of a laid-back psychedelic-rock song. When the lyrics came, delivered in a folksy vibrato, they matched my mood: “Smoke in the sky …

Now that I have learned that the owner of Spotify, my old friend Daniel Ek, is investing in military AI weaponry with some of the money you pay for listening to Spotify music, at first I thought - I have to leave Spotify.

Then I started thinking about Europe, and how it will defend itself from Putin, China and the absent former ally Trump, I really began to wonder what to do. Should the music …

By Proinsias O'Mahony

Daniel Ek has invested in Helsing, an AI defence start-up

Daniel Ek isn’t known for military manoeuvres. However, the Spotify founder’s bet on Helsing, an AI defence start-up, has made him an unlikely figurehead in Europe’s arms race.

His investment vehicle is leading a €600 million round that values the German group at €12 billion, more than double last year’s mark.

It’s not the only thing surging. European defence stocks have soared …

Step into a heartfelt celebration of one of music's greatest icons with Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young. This immersive album invites you to journey through a rich tapestry of sound and sentiment, blending beloved classics with fresh interpretations of Neil Young’s songs that honor his legacy. Volume I features covers by Eddie Vedder, Lumineers, Sharon Van Etten,
Mumford and Sons, Brandi Carlile and so many more. Proceeds from the album will …

By Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all time

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.

In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has …

The recent benefit concert in Lakefield was a truly memorable occasion, and we extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended and contributed to its success. There was something special in the music.

Many of you captured moments from the evening, and as we continue to build the comprehensive historical record that is the Neil Young Archives, we are interested in seeing the concert through your lens. Fan perspectives often provide unique and valuable insights …

In recent years, vinyl records have made a remarkable comeback, captivating music enthusiasts with their warm sound and tangible nature. But as we look to the future, a new player is entering the scene: BioVinyl. Also known as BioPlastic, this innovative material is poised to revolutionize the world of record collecting, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based vinyl.

What is Biovinyl?
Biovinyl, also known as bioplastic vinyl or PLA (polylactic acid) vinyl, is …

GARTH

Garth was the magic that held the Band together. His sound was everywhere, surrounding everything. Garth amd the Band were more than that. They were a once in a lifetime experience to hear and feel. LONG LIVE GARTH HUDSON and the BAND.

Neil with the Band (Garth on keybards)

When I used to record at Indigo Ranch studios, high in the hills of Malibu, I would drive right by his house. That is something …

This collection of recordings and films, compiled from years 1976 - 1987, provides a perspective of the period, with released, as well as rare and unreleased, recordings and films. Unreleased performances will be available in this archive set, and to NYA subscribers at the NYA site.

Neil Young Archives Volume III Unboxing

Disc 1: Everybody's Alone (1972 - 1973)
Recording solo at A&M studios

Hollywood with Henry Lewy, then on to Broken Arrow Ranch at my new studio!! Followed by live recordings from the Time Fades Away Tour, then back at the Broken Arrow Studio in the beautiful redwoods!

Disc 2: Tuscaloosa (1973)

Recorded live on the Time Fades Away tour.

Disc 3: Tonight's The Night (1973)

Produced with David Briggs, recorded at Studio Instrument Rentals rehearsal …

Disc 0: Early Years (1963-1965)
From the Squires back in Winnipeg, my first band that played in front of people and recorded, to Fort William where we recorded at CJLX, a local station with DJ Ray Dee, to Toronto with my friend Comrie Smith from school days, to Elektra studios in NYC to make my first demo, thiswas my beginning.


Disc 1: Early Years (1966-1968)
From the beginning of Buffalo Springfield, through nearly two years, …

By Scott Bernstein

Neil Young kicks off 2025 with a bold declaration: “big change,” the first release from his new band, neil young and the chrome hearts. With its lowercase stylization mirroring its raw and grounded vibe, the song addresses the complex, shifting landscape of our times, capturing the uncertainty, urgency and hope of the present moment.

NYA Thanks the LA Times!

I love Bob Dylan and his music. Always have. He’s a great artist. Once he was on my bus and I didn’t recognize him and threw him off but that’s another story. This movie is a great tribute to his life and music. I think if you love Bob’s music you should see this great movie. I loved it.

neil

12/16/24

Hi Everyone in NYA land.

I have a hi-resolution progress report for you. Universal Music has just announced a new set of delivery requirements for audio and ATMOS which is: they now, finally, are accepting 96KHz ADM files for archiving.

We here at the Surf Shack have been delivering 96KHz to the good people at Warners since we first did ATMOS, but are required to re-deliver everything in 48 as the streaming services will …

NYA Thanks Gov. Tim Walz!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Monday April 7, 2025)

Neil Young to Perform Solo at Benefit Concert at Historic Lakefield College School Property in Support of Farmhouse Restoration

Lakefield, ON – April 7, 2025 – Legendary Canadian artist Neil Young will perform a special outdoor benefit concert on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Lakefield College School’s Northcote Campus. Set against the backdrop of the historic 1878 farmhouse,, the event will raise funds in support of the restoration …

By Marina Dunbar

Members of the punk rock band UK Subs have said they were denied entry and detained in the US, according to accounts from the band themselves.

Bassist Alvin Gibbs shared details of the incident in a Facebook post on Wednesday, which comes amid widespread reports of people being denied entry to the US, including a French scientist who said he was barred because of anti-Donald Trump comments he had made.

Gibbs, along …

Please read the story below this one. It’s the story of the bad thing that has happened to concerts world-wide. It’s this story that really helped me to realize that I have a choice to make and can make a difference for my music loving friends. My management and agent have always tried to cover my back on the road, getting me the best deals they could.

They have tried to protect me and my …

By Scoop Harrison

When The Cure played North America in 2023 as part of their “Shows of a Lost World Tour,” the band notably opted out of Ticketmaster’s “platinum” and “dynamically priced” on-sale ticketing options in a bid to keep prices more affordable for fans. In the end, the average ticket price for the “Shows of a Lost World Tour” was $68.54 — 37% less than the average ticket price 2022’s other top tours — …

'Oceanside Countryside' is the latest of Neil Young's great "lost" albums to be released as part of his Analog Original Series (AOS). The album was recorded from May to December 1977 on tape. These are the original mixes done at the time of recording. All The Greedy Hand Store purchases come with free hi-res digital audio downloads from the NYA Download Store©.

"This analog original album, recorded in 1977, was unreleased at the time. …

Due to an error in the information received, I had decided to not play the Glastonbury festival, which I always have loved. Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary and we look forward to playing! Hope to see you there!
LOVE
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts

By Alex Young

After installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center and firing several members of its board of trustees, Donald Trump has promised a new “Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” We’re now beginning to get a sense of what that vision looks like, and it will apparently involve members of the J6 Prison Choir.

During an appearance at CPAC on Thursday, conservative activist and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared …

We lost Barry Goldberg, blues musician who played with Bob Dylan and many other greats, but his music lives on.
PEACE Barry.

By Reggie Watts

Spotify has built a platform that devalues art by turning music into a numbers game. It’s a giant corporation profiting off the blood, sweat, and creativity of artists while paying out fractions of pennies per stream. They’ve turned the listener-artist connection into a transactional algorithm, where playlists and data points decide the fate of your work—not its emotional depth or artistic value.

They’re not the only ones doing this—most streaming services underpay …