Music Business
Music industry pays tribute to Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never took her foot off the gas”, while AFM calls her “a steadfast champion for working musicians”
Live Nation hired Trump’s personal lawyer as it sought to persuade US Department Of Justice to settle antitrust litigation
The Wall Street Journal has published a report into the role of Donald Trump and the White House in pressuring the US Department Of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. The report also reveals that Live Nation hired Trump’s personal lawyer James McDonald to work on the case
Becky G Faced Skepticism for Her Mexican-Inspired Albums
The singer looked to her Mexican heritage for Esquinas and Encuentros despite doubts about their marketability. Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back-to-Back Alb
Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back-to-Back Albums
The singer looked to her Mexican heritage for Esquinas and Encuentros despite doubts about their marketability. Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back-to-Back Albums Pedro Camacho
Youth Music Awards move to Liverpool and reveal 2026 nominees
Music-industry awards shows getting out of London isn’t just a Brit Awards thing. Charity Youth Music is also escaping the UK capital in 2026. The post is from Music Ally.
YouTube Premium prices rise in Europe and Singapore
Reported increases on Individual plans run from around 10% to 15% in markets across Europe and in Singapore. Source
ARIA blocks AI-generated recordings from Australia’s official charts
The updated ARIA Charts Code of Practice takes effect from the chart dated August 31, which is published on August 28. Source
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM Industry Insider Call Offers Practical Strategies
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
AFEM Joins 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 Explores Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
ElevenMusic AI tool adds ‘section-by-section’ editing for songs
Stability AI may be raising big funding from the biggest music companies, but one of its rivals in the label-approved AI-music sector is rolling out new features this week. The post is from Music Ally.
Stability AI raises $76m from investors including major labels
The three major labels are no longer merely licensing AI startups: they’re also investing in them. Witness Stability AI’s announcement yesterday of a $76m Series B funding round from investors including UMG, Sony Music and WMG – as well as gaming giant Electronic Arts. The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM Supports EMMA's 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.
Understanding Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM Joins 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.
Lifecycle of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM Backs EMMA-Led Call for AI Music Deal Consent
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.
Lifecycle of Electronic Music Releases Explored
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM Joins 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.