Music Business
Unison: Music Publishing for the Digital Age
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Anthropic AI Argues Fair Use in UMG Lawsuit
The AI giant says it’s time to end a copyright lawsuit brought by Universal Music Group and other publishers.
Anthropic Argues for Fair Use in UMG’s AI Lawsuit: ‘Training on Lyrics Is Transformative’
The AI giant says it’s time to end a copyright lawsuit brought by Universal Music Group and other publishers.
Member Feature: Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
AFEM Statement on Sexual Harassment in the Electronic Music Industry
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
Unison: Building a Digital-First Music Rights Management Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Unison's Digital-First Publishing Model
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Prince's Estate: A Decade of Legal Battles Posthumously
Ten years after the legend's death, Billboard is looking back at the lengthy legal battle over his estate and the lawsuits it has waged since.
Claimy Raises $1.5M+ to Help Songwriters Recover Missing Royalties
Above image shows Claimy Founders Pierre-Alban Mulliez (CEO), Guillaume de Lavenère and Gustave Larrouturou Claimy is entering the music rights space with a clear focus. The company is targeting unpaid royalties, which remain a persistent issue across publishing. With €1.5 million in new funding, th
Prince’s Legal Legacy: Death Sparked Years-Long Battle Over Control of His $156M Estate
Ten years after the legend's death, Billboard is looking back at the lengthy legal battle over his estate and the lawsuits it has waged since.
Shlump Talks Musical Lineage as The Chronicles of Shlump Drops Everywhere
Shlump’s (@shlumpbass) debut album The Chronicles of Shlump – Sine Waves & Stardust dropped via WAKAAN back March 13, and it comes as the clearest full-length statement of his sound so far. After years of releases across labels like WAKAAN, Deadbeats, Circus Records, and Deep Dark & Dangerous, the L
Soccer legend Ronaldinho launches Tu Música record label in partnership with Brazil’s Sua Música Group
New venture, led alongside executives from Sua Música Group and ASJ, plans World Cup-themed debut project. Source
Unison: Digital-First Music Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Kraftwerk Loses Decades-Long Copyright Battle Over Sample Usage
The three-decade dispute revolves around German rapper Sabrina Setlur's 1997 track 'Nur Mir'
Kraftwerk lose one of music’s longest-running copyright cases over sample on ‘Metall auf Metall’
The three-decade dispute revolves around German rapper Sabrina Setlur's 1997 track 'Nur Mir'
Massive Attack Signs Record Deal for New Music
Other recent signings include Dylan Gossett, Purity Ring's mj, Late Night Thoughts and Mae Muller.
Signed: Massive Attack Inks Record Deal for New Music; Rising Pop Artist Tiffany Day Goes for Broke
Other recent signings include Dylan Gossett, Purity Ring's mj, Late Night Thoughts and Mae Muller.
Bad Bunny Accuser Criticizes Demand for Legal Fees Reimbursement
Bunny wants payback after beating a "frivolous" copyright case, but his accuser says it shouldn't be punished for filing a case it still believes it could have won.
AI's Impact on Record Contracts Sparks Debate Among Music Attorneys
Billboard investigates the ways labels accumulate AI training rights, either through explicit new contract language or novel applications of older provisions.
How AI Rights Are Changing Record Contracts — and Why Music Attorneys Are Pushing Back
Billboard investigates the ways labels accumulate AI training rights, either through explicit new contract language or novel applications of older provisions.