Music Business
"I'm cancelling my subscription": Suno users slam its V6 update as "muffled, generic, soulless garbage"
Following the release of its industry-backed V6 models, some of the AI music platform's most enthusiastic supporters are abandoning ship
Suno users criticize V6 update
Following the release of its industry-backed V6 models, some of the AI music platform's most enthusiastic supporters are abandoning ship
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Suno Users Criticize V6 Update as "Muffled, Generic, Soulless Garbage"
Following the release of its industry-backed V6 models, some of the AI music platform's most enthusiastic supporters are abandoning ship
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Suno Users Criticize V6 Update
Following the release of its industry-backed V6 models, some of the AI music platform's most enthusiastic supporters are abandoning ship
Industry Initiative Launched to Combat Streaming Fraud
The IFPI has unveiled the latest industry scheme seeking to tackle streaming fraud called the Streaming Integrity Initiative. It calls on music distributors to commit to five principles, including hav
Macklemore Removed from Ed Sheeran Tour Over Pro-Palestine Stance
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Case
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Universal Music Alleges DistroKid Fuels AI and Copyright 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
New Company Launched by Tinashe's Manager
Also: MusiMap hires former UMG chief technology officer Ty Roberts, Mom+Pop brings on vp of digital marketing Daria Stachera and more.
Shein Disputes Selena Estate Lawsuit
The e-commerce company is asking a judge to throw out the lawsuit brought earlier this year by Selena's sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
Shein Says Selena Quintanilla Estate Can’t Sue Over Knockoff Merch on Fast Fashion Site
The e-commerce company is asking a judge to throw out the lawsuit brought earlier this year by Selena's sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
Executive Turntable: Tinashe Manager Simonne Solitro Launches New Company
Also: MusiMap hires former UMG chief technology officer Ty Roberts, Mom+Pop brings on vp of digital marketing Daria Stachera and more.
T-Pain Sues Akon's Label Over Alleged Royalty Shortfall
T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment in a royalties dispute. He claims he should get 75% of the $1.3 million Sony recently sent through from the sales and streams of his first five albums, but
Industry Initiative Launched to Combat Streaming Fraud
The IFPI has unveiled the latest industry scheme seeking to tackle streaming fraud called the Streaming Integrity Initiative. It calls on music distributors to commit to five principles, including hav
Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour Over Pro-Palestine Stance
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Law Appeal
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Universal Music Alleges DistroKid's Valuation Fueled by AI and Copyright 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
As Some Labels Strike Deals With Suno, Artist Reps Sound Off: ‘It’s the Wild, Wild West’
With Suno unveiling its new v6 music models in partnership with WMG and others, managers and lawyers offer their takes on the rapidly evolving AI music landscape.