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Tribunal backs PRS in cinema licensing dispute
A New Tune for the Silver Screen: Royalty Rates Shift in Cinema Licensing The landscape of music licensing for film
Songwriters sue Travis Scott and Sony over the ‘alright, alright, alright’ sample
The high-stakes legal drama surrounding the songwriting dispute involving Travis Scott and Sony Music continues to unfold, but as the
Spotify launches tech to sell software and aims to be the R&D operating system
Spotify Bets Big on Software: The Rise of the Music Tech Operating System Spotify is making a significant strategic pivot,
DistroKid removes tracks due to UMG claims
The music industry often operates in a murky space where artists and rights holders navigate complex intellectual property claims. Recently,
$50M lawsuit: Summer Walker exits deal under California’s seven-year rule
The High Stakes of a Music Career: Walker‘s Pivotal Deal In the high-stakes world of music business, major contracts often
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban and Oakley over 427+ social media posts
The Soundtrack of Luxury: When Fashion Meets Copyright In the high-stakes world of luxury fashion, where image and sound are
Spotify renews $250M licensing deal with Joe Rogan
The Pattern of Power: Spotify‘s Latest Deal Echoes Rogan’s Past Agreement In the world of music licensing and digital media,
Meta bans TikTok ads in US and 6 other countries
Meta‘s Move: Realigning Digital Advertising After Major Platform Bans The digital advertising landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as major
Suno hires Chua to lead live music team including Songkick
Michael Chua is stepping into a pivotal role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the live music industry, taking
Drake skips album submissions joins BTS and Stray Kids in awards absence
The conversation surrounding music awards and artistic submission often reveals more about an artist’s priorities than the music itself. Recently,
Guy Moot joins NMPA Board of Directors
In the dynamic world of music business and industry leadership, new appointments often signal significant shifts in direction. Recently, the
Live Nation sells $1.33B in bonds for debt refinancing
Live Nation Refinances Pandemic-Era Debt Live Nation is undertaking a significant financial move, addressing the debt raised during the peak
Live Nation sued over data breach of SSNs and health records
The fallout from the ticketing industry’s digital logistics has created a complex legal and public relations puzzle for major music
Spotify expands audiobooks to 180 markets and hits $100M revenue
Spotify is poised to redefine how we consume literature, announcing that its audiobook and book-buying integration will unlock access for
Grok Bot uses Suno, Claude, and Midjourney AI
The age of AI-generated music is moving at warp speed, creating a fascinating intersection between creative technology and software accessibility.
PMG expands to Tokyo and signs JP THE WAVY
Pacific Music Group Lands Japanese Rapper JP THE WAVY in Major Partnership The world of music is buzzing with exciting
HYBE Weverse Con Festival debuts in India 2027
The Global Stage: HYBE Elevates Weverse Con Festival to Flagship Global Music Event The music landscape is constantly evolving, and
EMPIRE hires Emilio Morales for Latin America Business Development
New Talent Joins the World of Global Music Publishing The landscape of global music publishing is constantly evolving, bringing new
Phono V streaming rate proposals filed amid 30% publishing revenue growth
The future of music royalties is on the horizon, and soon, the mechanical rates paid by on-demand streaming services will
Kakao and Warner Music Group partner to develop K-pop artists early
A Global Symphony: Kakao and Warner’s Atlantic Join Forces to Redefine K-Pop’s Global Future The global landscape of music is
$5.4B Suno IPO blocked What’s stopping the music giant
The music technology landscape is buzzing with ambition, and at the forefront of this revolution is Suno, a company currently
Tencent backs $12B AI funding for DeepSeek streaming
DeepSeek Powers Up Music Creation in Tencent’s Ecosystem The intersection of artificial intelligence and music creation is rapidly evolving, and
Majors warn Supreme Court on global copyright disruption
The Global Echo: How a Single Ruling Rewrites the Rules of Copyright A landmark decision from the highest court has
ARIA boss warns lawmakers OpenAI and Anthropic seek copyright free ride
The intersection of artificial intelligence and established intellectual property law is sparking a crucial debate across the globe, and Australia
TikTok unveils agentic AI tools with global ad network launch
TikTok’s Ad Network Unleashes Cross-Platform Advertising Power The world of digital advertising is constantly evolving, and TikTok is leading the