Music Business
Spotify to Implement AI Persona Labeling
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
AFEM x DDEX: Music Rights Infrastructure Discussion
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: After the Algorithm
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 Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful 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.
Member Feature: TicketSwap
Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth
T.I. Lawsuit Over Dr. Dre Collab Allowed to Proceed
Sir Jinx — Dre's cousin who rose to fame with Ice Cube in the 1980s — claims he never signed off and wasn't paid for his work on the song.
My Morning Jacket Signs Publishing Deal with Peermusic
The agreement marks the continuation of a 20-plus-year publishing relationship between the band and Peermusic president of U.S. and Canada Jamie Cerreta.
My Morning Jacket Signs Publishing Deal with Peermusic
The agreement marks the continuation of a 20-plus-year publishing relationship between the band and Peermusic president of U.S. and Canada Jamie Cerreta.
T.I. Must Face Lawsuit Over 2016 Dr. Dre Collab Song ‘Dope,’ Judge Rules
Sir Jinx — Dre's cousin who rose to fame with Ice Cube in the 1980s — claims he never signed off and wasn't paid for his work on the song.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Universal Music Group partners with Hook to license fan-created content across social media
The partnership gives fans new ways to create with major-label music while routing compensation back to UMG artists and rightsholders. Source
MC Lyte receives SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for her advocacy on artist radio royalties
The honor recognizes the artist's advocacy for creators, including her push for passage of the American Music Fairness Act. Source
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar Highlights Key Dates
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
“This is a difficult guitar to put a review score on”: Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW HT PM review
Harley Benton doubles down as one of the industry’s leading affordable brands with a well-appointed player
AI Music Disclosure Advocated by SubmitHub CEO Amidst Rising AI Use
"I think the path forward for AI music is disclosure," said the CEO of SubmitHub, which published the findings
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' from Band Demon Hunter
A rock band says it spent years building up its name, only for it to be effectively stolen by Netflix for the massively successful musical movie.
Round Hill joins the AI lawsuit party, targets Suno and Anthropic
More lawsuits have been filed against generative AI companies, this time its Round Hill suing Suno and Anthropic. Aware both defendants will claim that AI training is ‘fair use’ - meaning they can use existing music without permission - Round Hill insists “there is nothing fair about that use”
Universal’s Virgin Music Group signs global distribution deal with Bhojpuri label Sur Music World
The Mumbai-based company started out in South Indian entertainment content, picking up Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film titles for digital release. Source
AI detected in 40 per cent of music released in July 2026, study reveals
"I think the path forward for AI music is disclosure," said the CEO of SubmitHub, which published the findings