Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced the return of its Digital Music Summit for CRS 2026 [1]. The summit aims to bridge the gap between digital and radio landscapes through forward-thinking panels and events [1]. Attendees can expect discussions, networking opportunities, and artist spotlights [1]. Registration for CRS 2026 is currently open [1].
Radiohead Reunion and Future Plans
Next month marks Radiohead's first tour dates in seven years [5]. All five members recently participated in their first full-band interview in years with *The Sunday Times*, discussing their decision to take a break in 2018, the upcoming tour, and the possibility of new music [5]. Frontman Thom Yorke also addressed being confronted about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that shouting at each other on the street only benefits those who should be facing the International Criminal Court [4].
Protecting Music from AI
A new UK-based startup called Poison Pill is aiming to protect music from unlicensed AI training [3]. The company hopes to offer a technological "poison pill" to prevent unauthorized usage of musical content in AI development [3].
TL;DR
- The Digital Music Summit will return at CRS 2026, offering a platform for discussions between digital and radio professionals [1].
- Radiohead will embark on their first tour in seven years next month, sparking conversations about their hiatus and future music [5].
- Poison Pill, a new startup, is developing methods to safeguard music from unlicensed AI training [3].
- Lorde's "No Better," a song written at 15 and not performed since 2014, made a surprise reappearance on the setlist during the Ultrasound Tour, eliciting a giddy response from the artist and the audience [2].