Culture & Society
Jason Isbell and David Lowery sue Suno over identity claims
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician's name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
Premium subscription streaming generated $3.1B for rightsholders in US in H1 2026
Industry wholesale revenues hit $5.97 billion, up 6.9% YoY Source
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Universal and Sony Amend Suno Lawsuit with Stream Ripping Claims
Earlier this month Universal and Sony were given permission to add stream ripping allegations to their Suno lawsuit, prompting the filing of an amended complaint this week. Those allegations may make
Jason Isbell and David Lowery Sue Suno for Identity Claims
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician's name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
US Premium Subscription Streaming Revenue Up 7.8% in H1 2026
Industry wholesale revenues hit $5.97 billion, up 6.9% YoY Source
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Universal and Sony Amend Suno Lawsuit with Stream Ripping Claims
Earlier this month Universal and Sony were given permission to add stream ripping allegations to their Suno lawsuit, prompting the filing of an amended complaint this week. Those allegations may make
Isbell and Lowery Sue Suno for Identity Claims
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician's name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
US Premium Subscription Streaming Revenue Rises in H1 2026
Industry wholesale revenues hit $5.97 billion, up 6.9% YoY Source
August 2026 Guitar Gear Roundup
We take a look back at the gear highlights from August, featuring new signature models from Epiphone and PRS, Death By Audio and Grainger FX's wild collab and more
Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
The Mississippi singer died "peacefully at home, surrounded by family, close friends, and her manager"
“We were talking about Lana Del Rey the other day”: Dani Filth tells us about his dream collaborators, Cradle of Filth’s reliance on Dropbox and his surprisingly stripped-back home studio
The Cradle of Filth frontman takes us inside the setup behind the band’s symphonic extremity - complete with a boutique Soyuz mic, hotel room writing sessions and a Creature from the Black Lagoon watching from the wall
Grammy-winning jazz artist Cassandra Wilson dies aged 70
The Mississippi singer died "peacefully at home, surrounded by family, close friends, and her manager"
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Universal and Sony Amend Suno Lawsuit with Stream Ripping Claims
Earlier this month Universal and Sony were given permission to add stream ripping allegations to their Suno lawsuit, prompting the filing of an amended complaint this week. Those allegations may make
Jason Isbell and David Lowery Sue Suno for Identity Claims
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician's name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
Sam Smith Reflects on Songwriting Dispute with Tom Petty
Smith says they’re now a fan of Petty’s music, and regrets not writing back to him
August's Top Guitar Gear Highlights by MusicRadar
We take a look back at the gear highlights from August, featuring new signature models from Epiphone and PRS, Death By Audio and Grainger FX's wild collab and more
Music industry mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never