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Publishers urge Supreme Court intervention in termination rights case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
Complete Music Update highlights five standout releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Jim Roppo appointed Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records. Source
Streaming services submit rate proposals for 2028-2032
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Anya Bennett discusses artist insurance
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 press 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
DJ & Producer Union launches podcast series
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
Glenn Hughes announces retirement from touring
In August, Glenn Hughes announced he was retiring from touring
Roger Waters criticizes James Hetfield
“He’s got an IQ of about three, and why we’re talking about him, I honestly don’t know, because he’s a nobody”
In pictures: Erol Alkan's North London studio
The artist, producer, DJ, remixer and label owner shows us his musical home
Roger Waters hits back at “complete prick” James Hetfield after Metallica frontman’s statement on music and politics
“He’s got an IQ of about three, and why we’re talking about him, I honestly don’t know, because he’s a nobody”
SoDown Explores Cinema and Nostalgia on ‘Scenes of Consciousness’ Album
SoDown has released his new album, Scenes of Consciousness, a deeply personal project that brings his love of cinema, vintage recordings, and musical storytelling together. The album approaches life as a series of scenes unfolding on screen, using familiar samples, spoken dialogue, and sounds from d
The singer nicknamed ‘The Voice Of Rock’ reveals his latest health battle
In August, Glenn Hughes announced he was retiring from touring
CMU Selects Top Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Jim Roppo Appointed Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records. Source
Streaming Services Submit Songwriter Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
MusicRadar Offers Recording Advice
Whether you are new to home recording, or just want to improve your production skills, we've got some top recording mantras for you!
Steven Soderbergh to Complete The Batman 2
Matt Reeves has temporarily left the project to focus on a private matter
Neil Young Praises the Film ‘Digger’
“You must see it with an open mind. Stick with it when you are sure it is no good”
Brandon Flowers’ Royal Albert Hall Performance
“I spent a long time being embarrassed by that music, but tonight, I’m going to play it to you," he told London as he celebrated his country roots among some Killers classics The post Brandon Flowers