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Madonna and Charli XCX Release Collaborative Single
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
The Strokes Announce 2027 Australia Tour
The U.S. rockers will embark on a three-city, four-date east coast tour of Australia early next year in support of "Reality Awaits."
Cameron Winter plays surprise secret set of new solo material in New Orleans
Fans have said the new songs include "a few absurd lines that made the crowd laugh", along with a track that was "absolutely gorgeous"
The Strokes Set 2027 Tour of Australia
The U.S. rockers will embark on a three-city, four-date east coast tour of Australia early next year in support of "Reality Awaits."
Universal Alleges DistroKid's Valuation is Tied to AI Infringement
Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has
Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy Sparks Wider Industry Debate
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Universal and Warner Argue 'New Use' Clause in AFM Agreement Does Not Cover AI Deals
In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy During US Tour Resumption
Ed Sheeran resumed his US tour without support acts this weekend, responding on stage to the controversial axing of Macklemore from the show. Elsewhere in pop politics, Zara Larson has pulled out of a
MRC Seeks Remote Head of Business Development
The MRC are seeking a remote Head of Business Development to join their management team and help shape the next stage of growth.
US Considers Reinstating Anti-Piracy Web-Blocks
New plans to finally introduce web-blocking as an anti-piracy tool in the US would specifically oblige VPNs and DNS resolvers as well as ISPs to block access to piracy sites when rightsholders secure
Julia Jacklin Releases New Single and Album
Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin makes warm, fuzzy indie-folk with a husky crackling alto. New single ‘If I Had The Hand Of God’ is cathartic and country-nodding. Album ‘The Gem’ - recorded above a
Harley Benton Factory Modifies SC-550 Plus Guitar
With three voicings per pickup, the SC-500 Plus gets a considerable upgrade and has never sounded so versatile
Madonna and Charli XCX Collaborate on New Single
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
Tones And I Misses Grand Final Due to Macklemore Commitment
“Tones had a prior commitment with Macklemore in America and explored all avenues to make it work,” reps say. However, “nothing was signed or confirmed in writing.”
Tones And I Will Miss NRL Grand Final Pre-Show Due to ‘Prior Commitment’ With Macklemore
“Tones had a prior commitment with Macklemore in America and explored all avenues to make it work,” reps say. However, “nothing was signed or confirmed in writing.”
AFEM LinkedIn Live: Maximizing Back Catalogue Value
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.
Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Industry Insider: Building Audiences Post-Social Media
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
AFEM Health Group Webinar on High-Functioning Teams
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market's Circular Economy Success
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont