Music Business
IFPI launches an anti-fraud ‘Streaming Integrity Initiative’
Streaming fraud continues to keep the music industry awake at night, but the IFPI is hoping its new ‘Streaming Integrity Initiative’ will stem the nightmares. It’s backed by a host of distributors as well as all three major labels, plus Hybe, Merlin and Impala. The post is from Music Ally.
Samsung asks judge to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15million lawsuit
The singer has alleged that Samsung used a photograph of her on a TV box without paying her or seeking her permission
Samsung asks judge to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15million lawsuit
The singer has alleged that Samsung used a photograph of her on a TV box without paying her or seeking her permission
Superstruct introduces Artistic Code for festivals
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
T-Pain in royalties dispute with Akon's brother's label
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
Record labels consider going private amid market valuation concerns
The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
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[PIAS] relaunches Source label
Ifulki, Disgusting Sisters, Epal, and HINA are the relaunched label's first signings. Source
MBW's Weekly Round-Up: Major Music Industry News
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Mastodon Faces Lawsuit From Brent Hinds Estate
The estate disputes whether an $80,000 check from the band covers Hinds’ share in Mastodon’s interests
[PIAS] Relaunches Independent Label Source
Ifulki, Disgusting Sisters, Epal, and HINA are the relaunched label's first signings. Source
Frances Shillito advocates for enhanced safeguarding in the 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
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in the 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
MusicRadar Publishes Weekly Quiz
Round off your week with our 10-question recap of this week's hottest music news
Mastodon Calls Lawsuit "Meritless"
The Atlanta metal band described the new suit as "meritless"
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in the 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
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding 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
Session to Detail the Release Lifecycle of Electronic Music
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in the 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
Musicians' Union Opposes Label Motions in AI Lawsuit
The American Federation of Musicians has filed its opposition to the motions to dismiss brought by Universal Music Group, Inc., Warner Records, Inc., and Atlantic Recording Corp. in its lawsuit over t
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Deals
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.