Music Business
US Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in landmark music piracy case brought by record labels
The unanimous decision was handed down on Wednesday (March 25). Source
Duffy to share “honest and courageous story” of life and kidnap ordeal in new Disney+ documentary
The upcoming film will feature interviews with the singer's friends, family and music industry peers
Here’s How Travis Kelce Reacted to Seeing Taylor Swift’s Poster on His Return to Arrowhead Stadium
The tight end just signed a contract to continue playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
US Supreme Court Rules Against Record Labels In Billion-Dollar Music Piracy Case Against Cox
The ruling rejected a lawsuit filed by the major labels that aimed to hold internet providers responsible for illegal conduct by their subscribers.
FKA twigs Sues the Twigs Over Trademark Battle
“The parties operate in entirely different commercial ecosystems,” she argued in the lawsuit
Country Profile – China 2026
The Chinese music market is still something of a mystery for many people in the international industry, but one thing is clear: it’s important. While it may not have much to do with music, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement of a new strategic partnership with China was undoubt
Epic Games layoffs follow ‘downturn in Fortnite engagement’
Are things alright in Fortnite-land? Seemingly not, according to the announcement by its publisher, Epic Games, that it is laying off more than 1,000 staff. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major
With $50M+ in music rights deals to date, Larrosa’s MusicTraders builds out new M&A team targeting LATAM and emerging market catalogs
Invitation-only music rights platform names specialist division as it renovates after six years and $50M+ in deals. Source
Music publishers file for partial summary judgement against Anthropic
AI firm Anthropic is still facing copyright-infringement lawsuits from music publishers… and now the publishers are going in for what they hope will be the legal kill. The publishers, who include various UMG subsidiaries as well as Concord Music Group and ABKCO Music, have filed for partial summary
Sony Music’s latest acquisition is Nordic label One Seven Music
Another day, another acquisition of an independent label by a major. This one’s in Denmark: Copenhagen-based One Seven Music, which has built a strong reputation in the dance and electronic-music sector. Sony Music has acquired 100% of the label, including its publishing division. One Seven’s Janus
Timbaland’s AI artist TaTa Taktumi signs with Ne-Yo’s Pacific Music Group
The deal names Pacific Music as exclusive Asia manager and worldwide label for the AI project that confirmed its Filipino heritage. Source
The Secret to How a Song Goes Viral on TikTok, With Digital Marketing Agency Chaotic Good | Billboard On The Record
How do songs go viral in today’s music landscape? And why has making it as an artist never been more strategic? Jesse Coren and Andrew Spelman, co-founders of Chaotic Good, joined Billboard On The Record for a live episode at SXSW to break it all down. Speaking from their experience building one of
Study reveals €1.06bn of private copying royalties in 2024
‘Private copying remuneration’ doesn’t make many headlines in the modern, streaming-focused music industry. A report published this morning will change that, at least for a day. It’s the work of Cisac, BIEM, Ifrro and Stichting de Thuiskopie and analyses the royalties flowing to creators from ‘priva
Beatrice M. Announces Debut Album ‘Sinking’
The London-based Parisian producer follows up December's 'Eurotrash' EP with 11 new tracks on Pinch's label
Dexys Midnight Runners Announce 2026 Tour and Record Deal
They are their first shows under that name since 2003, and dates include a slot at Hackney Empire in London
Unison: A Digital-First Music Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Korean Music Industry Forms Blockchain Coalition Against AI Exploitation
A new industry coalition aims to track every song's creation path before AI commercialization becomes irreversible.
North Carolina man pleads guilty to $10 million AI music royalty fraud
“Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real”, said US Attorney Jay Clayton
Korean Music Industry Groups Race to Build Blockchain Defense Against AI Exploitation
A new industry coalition aims to track every song's creation path before AI commercialization becomes irreversible.
Unison's Digital-First Approach to Music Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor