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Major Music Lawsuits and News in Weekly Roundup
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Frances Shillito Argues for Industry Safeguarding Overhaul
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
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
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
Bullet For My Valentine on Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Tone
The Welsh powerhouses spoke to us back in 2018 and discussed everything from crafting guitar tone, their revolving door of members and the enduring legacy of Pantera’s iconic axe-wielder
Lost David Bowie Songs Discovered in California Loft
They’re included in the new mid-'60s Bowie compilation
“There was a bit of an Indiana Jones moment”: How some lost David Bowie songs were discovered in a Californian loft
They’re included in the new mid-'60s Bowie compilation
“Primitive and somewhat unformed, but still instantly recognisable”: How some lost David Bowie songs were discovered in a Californian loft
They’re included in the new mid-'60s Bowie compilation
Universal and Warner Argue Against AFM's AI Deal Claims
SoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
SoundExchange and UAE's MusicNation Form Agreement
The only public route to a ticket was a registration window that opened at oasisinet.com on September 14 and closed on September 17. Source
Oasis Scraps General Ticket Sale for Live '27
US copyright law sets damages for willful infringement at up to USD $150,000 per work. At that ceiling, the 60,202 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum of just over $9 billion. Source
UMG and Sony Sue Suno Again, Universal Sues DistroKid
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
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
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
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
Grand Theft Auto VI Soundtrack Details Revealed
It’s available to pre-order now, landing on the same day as the game
Bullet For My Valentine on Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Tone
The Welsh powerhouses spoke to us back in 2018 and discussed everything from crafting guitar tone, their revolving door of members and the enduring legacy of Pantera’s iconic axe-wielder
Apple Music to Open Live Music Venue in London
The facility will be situated at the company's London HQ in Battersea Power Station.
Apple Music to Open State-of-the-Art Live Music Venue in London
The facility will be situated at the company's London HQ in Battersea Power Station.
SoundExchange and MusicNation Establish Royalty Agreement
SoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
Oasis Cancels General Ticket Sale for 'Live '27'
The only public route to a ticket was a registration window that opened at oasisinet.com on September 14 and closed on September 17. Source
Universal and Sony Sue Suno Again Over AI Models
US copyright law sets damages for willful infringement at up to USD $150,000 per work. At that ceiling, the 60,202 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum of just over $9 billion. Source