Music Business
NCS and Monstercat are holding a friendly 15th-birthday battle
It’s not just Music Ally celebrating a big birthday this year (incorporated 25 years ago yesterday, since you ask). Pioneering independent labels NCS and Monstercat are both celebrating their 15th anniversaries in 2026. The post is from Music Ally.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Be Referred to Prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Form Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration's Stance on AI Copyright Cases
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Jason Isbell and other musicians file lawsuit against AI software Suno, alleging it copies artists’ identity and style without consent
They claim that “the platform is built to identify musicians by name and generate identity-evocative output on command”
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Face Prosecutors Over Stock Listing Investigation
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE in Beijing
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration Supports OpenAI in Fair Use Case; Implications for Music Industry
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Oso Oso Announce Album on Mark Quinlan’s New Label
An Exchange of Information will be the inaugural release from the Hop Along drummer’s Feral Twin Records
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Be Referred to Prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration's Stance on AI and Copyright
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Bad Bunny Wins Key Ruling in Reggaeton Dembow Case
Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled that plaintiffs failed to identify a single copyrighted work of their own combining the elements they say defendants took. Source
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Be Referred to Prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration Sides with OpenAI in AI Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Face Prosecutors Without Detention
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE in China
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
US Administration Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Case, Impacting Music Industry
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Fire Records seeks experienced Label Manager
Fire Records is looking for a vastly experienced label manager to work as part of its tight-knit and loyal team out of its offices in Dalston. Closes Monday 7 September - but applications will be revi