Music Business
Industry Session to Detail Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Safeguarding Expert Argues for Systemic Change in 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
Songwriter Urges SCOTUS to Uphold Copyright Ruling Amidst Industry Opposition
The major labels say the Supreme Court must overturn a ruling that will spark "chaos," but the guy who won it says such dire warnings are overblown.
Bruce Springsteen Wins Appeal Against Lawsuit Over Album Artwork
An appellate court upheld the dismissal of litigation over the album artwork for Only The Strong Survive.
Bruce Springsteen Wins Appeal, Won’t Face Lawsuit Over Vintage Car on 2022 Album Cover
An appellate court upheld the dismissal of litigation over the album artwork for Only The Strong Survive.
‘Give Artists a Fairer Share’: Songwriter Urges SCOTUS to Let Landmark Copyright Ruling Stand
The major labels say the Supreme Court must overturn a ruling that will spark "chaos," but the guy who won it says such dire warnings are overblown.
AFEM Supports EMMA-Led Call for AI Music Deal Standards
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM to Host Session on Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Frances Shillito Advocates for Safeguarding Reform in 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
Independence in an interdependent industry.
This MBW op/ed comes from Richard Leach, CEO of Curve Royalty Systems. Source
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UMG Files Lawsuit Against DistroKid Over AI Music
As the music industry grapples with a surge in AI songs, the world's biggest music company says a massive distributor is a big part of the problem.
Ed Sheeran Statement on Macklemore
“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me.”
‘AI-Generated Slop’: UMG Sues DistroKid for ‘Flooding’ Streaming Platforms With Junk Music
As the music industry grapples with a surge in AI songs, the world's biggest music company says a massive distributor is a big part of the problem.
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore’s Removal From Tour in New Statement
“Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me.”
Lily Allen Downsizes North America Tour Venues Due to Low Ticket Sales
"I think the live industry is a minefield, and I don’t know how it works"
Rhea Raj Aims for Global Stardom With Support From Major Industry Players
Newly backed by REPUBLIC, HYBE America and 5 Junction Management, the pop artist wants a new generation "to feel empowered and be bold," as a beacon for South Asian artists.
Lily Allen on downsizing venues for her ‘West End Girl’ North America tour: “The ticket sales weren’t there”
"I think the live industry is a minefield, and I don’t know how it works"
Macklemore says Ed Sheeran was in a “fucked up position” after stadium owners threatened to pull shows over rapper’s on-stage support for Palestine
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 owners threatened to cancel shows taking place later this month if Macklemore was still on the bill
Rhea Raj Wants to Achieve Global Superstardom — And Some of the Industry’s Most Powerful Execs Believe She Can
Newly backed by REPUBLIC, HYBE America and 5 Junction Management, the pop artist wants a new generation "to feel empowered and be bold," as a beacon for South Asian artists.