Music Business
Suno AI Releases New Version Amidst Legal Battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour
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
UK MPs express frustration over Brexit touring issues
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Suno AI upgrades with industry partners amid ongoing legal battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Superstruct’s new Artistic Code solves freedom of expression challenges at festivals once and for all - maybe
Festival company Superstruct has published a new code to support freedom of expression at its events. Superstruct’s festivals have been on the receiving end of boycott campaigns because of its owner K
Member Feature: TicketSwap
Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
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 Industry Insider Discusses Post-Algorithm Content
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
Soft Shock's Michelle Jubelirer on the music industry's future
The veteran industry executive sat down with MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirasano at the third annual Trapital Summit in L.A.
T.J. Martell Foundation Gala Raises Funds for Cancer Research
At its annual Manhattan event, the organization raised more than $3 million for cancer research and honored Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with its lifetime music industry award.
Anthropic bought songbooks, scanned them, and destroyed them, music publishers allege – now they want to know which songs were in them.
Both sides set out their positions in statements filed on Friday (September 11) Source
Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio and Chris Stapleton Play T.J. Martell Foundation Gala, Recognize Manager Coran Capshaw
At its annual Manhattan event, the organization raised more than $3 million for cancer research and honored Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with its lifetime music industry award.
Soft Shock’s Michelle Jubelirer Talks ‘What the Industry Needs Next’: ‘More Compassion, More Focus on Talent’
The veteran industry executive sat down with MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirasano at the third annual Trapital Summit in L.A.
DistroKid’s $2 billion valuation based on it being a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringement, says Universal
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 filed a lawsuit accusing DistroKid of copyright infringement and unlawful deceptive trade practices
Landmark termination rights ruling not the “copyright emergency” music publishers claim, songwriter tells US Supreme Court
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 Supreme Court to intervene. The writer of that song has now urged the top court to not get involved
Audiomack Pro Gives Artists a Faster Path From Data to Revenue
PIctured Above: Audiomack co-founder and CMO David Ponte Audiomack Pro launches with a very direct promise: help artists see what listeners are actually doing, then give them a faster route from attention to revenue. That is the part that makes this launch worth paying attention to. Streaming data h
Chart Rewind: In 2006, Tracy Lawrence & ‘Friends’ Began Their Ride to No. 1
The singer’s eighth Hot Country Songs leader received support from his buddies, and a warning from a rival label.
Cyril Vetter asks US Supreme Court to reject challenge by majors and BMG to ruling that lets songwriters reclaim copyrights worldwide
Songwriter's lawyers filed a brief in opposition on Monday, September 14 Source
Chart Rewind: In 2006, Tracy Lawrence & ‘Friends’ Began Their Ride to No. 1
The singer’s eighth Hot Country Songs leader received support from his buddies, and a warning from a rival label.
Suno AI Platform Upgrades, Partners with Industry While Facing Legal Battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher