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DJ & Producer Union Podcast Launch
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
Collabhouse Platform Sees Growth
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Al Di Meola on Collaborations
“You don’t call Phil Collins because you need somebody to hit a snare drum. You call Phil because you wantPhil Collins”
Anthropic Faces Lawsuit Over AI Music Training
The owners of The King's IP are cracking down on the tech giant, adding one of music's most legendary figures to the massive legal battle over AI music.
Charli XCX Appears in Martin Scorsese Film
She reportedly makes a cameo in What Happens At Night with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence
Raye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize
She beat out Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean, Jade, Nia Archives, and more
Anthropic Sued For Stealing Elvis Presley Music to Train AI: ‘Deeply Protective of These Iconic Songs’
The owners of The King's IP are cracking down on the tech giant, adding one of music's most legendary figures to the massive legal battle over AI music.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance
The band performed with dancers spoofing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' outfits. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance Alex Young
Spotify sees significant growth in Latin American subscriptions
Spotify's Q3 2026 shareholder deck shows that Latin America accounted for 24% of the company's 306 million Premium subscribers at the end of September. Source
DJ & Producer Union discusses securing representation
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.
AFEM offers guidance for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett discusses artist insurance and unforeseen circumstances
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
AFEM's AI initiatives gain industry attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Maluma Opens Up About Therapy and Finding Balance at Billboard Latin Music Week & More Uplifting Moments
Plus, Pablo Alborán and RIZA turn a LMW songwriting sesh into a finished song, and Nanpa Básico and Nella bring hope to the 2026 BBLMAs.
Rayland Baxter - True Violet
Son of Bob Dylan’s pedal steel player, Tennessee’s Rayland Baxter makes dusty, unhurried alt-country. New single ‘Up And Down A Mountain’ is glorious - toe-tapping and loose - about the chaos of falli
US Supreme Court Cannot Rule on Termination Rights Case Due to Conflicts of Interest
An attempt by the major music publishers and BMG to persuade the US Supreme Court to overturn a landmark songwriter-friendly termination rights ruling has failed, because of BMG’s involvement. Basical
Alex Hehir of Wixen Music UK Discussed
This week we caught up with Alex Hehir, Managing Director of Wixen Music UK, one of the most respected independent music publishers, known for its artist-first ethos.
AFM Launches Campaign Over AI and Musician Compensation
US performer union AFM has launched a new campaign around AI calling on labels to ensure musician consent is secured before including their recordings in any AI deals. It’s not clear how labels plan t
Internet Girl - YES
Cape Town trio Internet Girl are a new kind of boy band - alt-rap with smatterings of hyperpop, punk and indie sleaze. New single ‘HIGH AS HEAVEN’ sounds like it samples Klaxons’ ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ b
This week's standout releases include Skepta and Lambrini Girls
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Lambrini Girls, Skepta, Bassvictim, Panchiko + Fine