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AI Licensing Principles Emphasize Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
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Ceebo’s ‘Bloccstar’ Explores Fame’s Moral Complexities
On his third mixtape, the Lambeth rapper explores the tension between ambition and staying true to yourself when the price of fame threatens to become too costly
Mel C Donating Memorable Outfits for Charity
The British pop superstar is parting ways with three memorable pieces. Each will be racked in Australian Red Cross Shops to raise vital funds.
Stormzy, James Blake, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Recognized at Ivors Academy 2026 Ceremony
The Ivors' second honours event took place in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).
Liam Mour & Kind share two-step, dark and emotive new anthem “Into You”
Liam Mour shares a powerful, vocal led garage-leaning anthem… Returning with something truly unique in the audio and visual realm, Berlin-born, Porto-based producer Liam Mour and emerging artist Kind, feels entirely organic and a merging of creative minds. Two distinct artists, finding a point of ge
Stormzy, James Blake, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Recognized at Ivors Academy 2026 Ceremony
The Ivors' second honours event took place in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).
Mel C Is Donating Some of Her Best Kit For a Good Cause
The British pop superstar is parting ways with three memorable pieces. Each will be racked in Australian Red Cross Shops to raise vital funds.
Fans react as Glastonbury 2027 coach and ticket packages sell out under 30 minutes
“Why do I do this to myself every year?”
Ed Sheeran Show Faces Potential Cancellation Due to Storm and Support Acts Withdrawal
Ed Sheeran is due back on stage later today at the stadium owned by billionaire Robert Kraft, who forced the axing of Macklemore from the show. However, stormy weather might cause a cancellation, plus
Oasis Ticket Resale Prices Soar Amidst Calls for Ban on Ticket Touting
Touts were selling tickets for next year’s Oasis shows at nearly £3000 a piece on Friday, even though the band say touted tickets are “liable to be cancelled”. The UK government has promised to ban fo
L'OBJECTIF Releases New Single 'Walking Home (From The City)'
Leeds four-piece L'Objectif make high adrenaline post-punk with New Order propulsions and vocals that dacne somewhere between Morrissey and Jarvis Cocker. New single 'Walking Home (From The City)' is
News Organizations Dispute DoJ’s ‘Fair Use’ Stance in OpenAI Case
Many of the music industry’s AI legal battles swing on whether or not AI training is ‘fair use’ under US copyright law. Donald Trump’s DoJ recently intervened in a dispute between newspapers and OpenA
Music Industry AI Licensing Principles: Equal Value for Songs and Recordings
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
How LATAM’s Local Scenes Are Reshaping Global Dance Music
In the first part of AFEM's 20-year celebration series with Symphonic, Randi Zimmerman looks at how LATAM’s local scenes are reshaping global dance music.
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AFEM LinkedIn Live: Your Back Catalogue Is an Asset. Are You Treating It Like One?
Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.
Take a Bow: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Returns to No. 1 In Australia
Thanks to the release of the "Encore" edition, "Showgirl" returns to No. 1 and new release "Patient Zero" tops the singles chart.
Drake’s ‘HABIBTI (FOMO)’ Deluxe: All 4 New Songs Ranked
Initially premiered in Drizzy's FOMO short film, a four-pack headed to streaming services on Friday (Oct. 2).
Ceebo – ‘Bloccstar’ review: wading through the moral pitfalls of fame
On his third mixtape, the Lambeth rapper explores the tension between ambition and staying true to yourself when the price of fame threatens to become too costly