Music Business
Lizzo Addresses Lawsuit Dismissal
"I will continue to fight every vicious claim that has been made against me and my businesses," she said.
Alanis Morissette Accuses Ex-Tour Manager of Extortion Scheme in Lawsuit
The singer-songwriter claimed the former tour manager is trying to coerce her into signing a 15-year contract. Alanis Morissette Accuses Ex-Tour Manager of Extortion Scheme in Lawsuit Travis Bland
Lizzo Speaks Out After Judge Dismisses Harassment & Discrimination Lawsuit: ‘The Truth Has Prevailed’
"I will continue to fight every vicious claim that has been made against me and my businesses," she said.
YouTube Channel Strategy Manager – The Orchard – London
We are seeking a motivated, forward thinking, and dynamic YouTube Channel Strategist to join our UK team. Ideally you will have experience advising artist and label clients on Youtube strategy. This […] The post is from Music Ally.
Jason Isbell Sues Suno Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Musicians' Identities in AI System
The lawsuit claims Suno intentionally created a system allowing a musician's name to be used as an AI prompt to generate music that lifts from the named musician. Jason Isbell Sues Suno Alleging AI Sy
Jason Isbell Sues Suno Alleging AI System Is Using Musicians’ Identities Without Consent
The lawsuit claims Suno intentionally created a system allowing a musician's name to be used as an AI prompt to generate music that lifts from the named musician. Jason Isbell Sues Suno Alleging AI System Is Using Musicians’ Identities Without Consent Travis Bland
Premium subscription streaming generated $3.1B for rightsholders in the US in H1 2026, up 7.8% YoY
Industry wholesale revenues hit $5.97 billion, up 6.9% YoY Source
Jason Isbell Files Class Action Lawsuit Claiming Suno Coded AI to ‘Extract Musicians’ Identities’
The country star is leading a new legal case that alleges the leading AI music service was "built to identify musicians by name."
BMG and Concord Complete Merger
Bob Valentine steps in as CEO of the combined entity, while Thomas Coesfeld serves as chairman.
Lizzo Wins Ruling Dismissing Tour Staffer’s Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuit
Asha Daniels claimed she faced a “culture of racism and bullying" while working on Lizzo's tour, but a judge now says she can't prove it.
Jason Isbell and David Lowery are suing Suno in a class action suit. Importantly, they’re hitting Mikey Shulman’s company with identity claims – not copyright.
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician's name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
CD Revenue Surged Nearly 60% in First Half of 2026
The jump follows another recent report showing CD unit sales up 16% YoY, solidifying the format's surprising comeback. CD Revenue Surged Nearly 60% in First Half of 2026 Alex Krinsky
Lizzo Wins Ruling Dismissing Tour Staffer’s Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuit
Asha Daniels claimed she faced a “culture of racism and bullying" while working on Lizzo's tour, but a judge now says she can't prove it.
BMG and Concord Complete Merger
Bob Valentine steps in as CEO of the combined entity, while Thomas Coesfeld serves as chairman.
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Hyungmin On Digging Deeper Than The Sound
Hyungmin (@ehyungmin) opens WAVES Vol. 2 with “Pistil,” a hypnotic cut on Glasgow label Lava Lava that sets the compilation in motion with delicate synth loops, stripped-back percussion, resonating bass notes, and crunched atmospherics. Released back on August 14, the compilation moves across a wide
Jaguar B Explains Why Great DJing Needs Intuition
Jaguar B’s (@dj_jaguar.b) “Feel So…” lands on WAVES Vol. 2, the second installment of Glasgow label Lava Lava’s compilation series. Released August 14, the project moves across deep grooves, peak-time club tools, house, acid-leaning pressure, and dubby low-end material, giving each artist a differen
Udio continues to argue that its AI training was ‘quintessential fair use’ – and says, even if it infringed Sony Music’s recordings, damages should be ‘as low as $200 per work’
Sony Music Entertainment and nine affiliated labels sued Udio on July 20, over 30k+ recordings the same court had refused to let the major add to its existing case against the company 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
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