Music Business
AFEM Industry Insider: Building Audiences Post-Social
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
Italy’s recorded-music market grew 7.3% in first half of 2026
We reported on the first-half-of-2026 figures for Spain and France’s recorded-music markets yesterday, showing 11.6% and 3.5% growth respectively. There are also some recent stats for Italy, with its growth rate coming in between the two. The post is from Music Ally.
Meta unveils Muse: a ‘personal AI agent built for everyone’
In July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked up its work developing “new personal agents that will be the foundation for our next wave of products and revenue lines” which he hoped would be used by “billions of people”. The post is from Music Ally.
Patrick Moxey’s Helix Records and Payday Music Publishing open European hub in central London
Its facilities include offices, recording studios, event and performance spaces, songwriting rooms, and content creation areas. Source
Suno Launches First AI Music Models ‘in Partnership With the Music Industry’
To explain Suno's new V6 models and how they are trained, CEO Mikey Shulman returns to music business podcast Billboard On the Record for an exclusive video interview.
Warner Chappell strikes global deal with France’s Kidding Aside – as electronic music indie launches publishing venture with Nicolas Klersy as Partner
Warner Chappell described Kidding Aside as "one of France's most influential independent electronic music companies." Source
Suno Launches First AI Music Models ‘in Partnership With the Music Industry’
To explain Suno's new V6 models and how they are trained, CEO Mikey Shulman returns to music business podcast Billboard On the Record for an exclusive video interview.
Frances Shillito on 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
White House Removes 'Tetris' Rip-off After Backlash
“We take copyright infringement very seriously," said Tetris bosses
Suno CEO Discusses V6 AI Models and Industry Partnership
Breaking news in the AI music world: Suno CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman sits down with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson for the launch of Suno’s new V6 models, which he says were made “in partnership w
“Racist” ‘Tetris’ rip-off removed from The White House’s virtual arcade following backlash
“We take copyright infringement very seriously," said Tetris bosses
Tracking Electronic Music Releases with AFEM
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Frances Shillito on Music Industry Safeguarding
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
Suno Revamps AI Models with Licensed Music, Introduces New Creative Tools
Alongside the release of its industry-backed V6 models, the AI music platform has announced the development of tools that will let users create with and remix music from participating artists
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman Breaks Down V6 & Warner/BMG Partnership | On the Record
Breaking news in the AI music world: Suno CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman sits down with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson for the launch of Suno’s new V6 models, which he says were made “in partnership with the industry” for the first time. Though Suno is actively being sued by a number of music compan
Suno has rebuilt its AI music models from scratch with licensed music
Alongside the release of its industry-backed V6 models, the AI music platform has announced the development of tools that will let users create with and remix music from participating artists
AFEM Supports EMMA-Led Call for Artist Consent in AI Music 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.
AFEM 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.
Frances Shillito Challenges Zero Tolerance in Music Industry Safeguarding
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
AFEM Industry Insider Explores Sustainable Audience Building Post-Social Media
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