Music Business
AFEM Announces Session on 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 AI Music Deal Standards
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.
Suno, Anthropic Face $1B Copyright Lawsuits From Round Hill Music Over AI Training
As Suno reaches settlements with the music industry, Round Hill says it plans to fight: “We intend to take these cases to trial."
Suno, Anthropic Face $1B Copyright Lawsuits From Round Hill Music Over AI Training
As Suno reaches settlements with the music industry, Round Hill says it plans to fight: “We intend to take these cases to trial."
‘Peanuts’ Music Rights Owner Resolves Legal Disputes
The resolutions come two months after CBS inked a licensing deal over Stephen Colbert's use of “Linus and Lucy” on the final episode of The Late Show.
Robert Kyncl justifies Suno deal, as UMG and Sony press on with lawsuit: ‘In my opinion, you embrace it.’
Kyncl appeared on Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast on Friday (August 14), where he discussed Suno – and why he'd start a music service at Netflix. Source
‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Settles Lawsuits Over Social Media Ads & Government Christmas Card
The resolutions come two months after CBS inked a licensing deal over Stephen Colbert's use of “Linus and Lucy” on the final episode of The Late Show.
Live Nation settles lawsuit over injury at Luke Bryan concert
A concertgoer sued Live Nation in 2024, alleging he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a Luke Bryan show at a US amphitheater the company operates. Source
Bound to Divide Brings “Cycles” to MMR
Bound to Divide’s (@boundtodivide) “Cycles” is out now via Magnetic Magazine Recordings, marking the label’s 55th signing and adding a familiar progressive name to the catalog. There is also a dedicated Cycles Beatport chart, giving DJs a broader look at the records surro
5 things to know about Suno’s BMG licensing deal, download caps, watermarks, and more
The BMG deal supplies the rights; the caps and the watermarks supply the controls. The other two are new exits: one professional, one physical. Source
Marina Trench Talks Authenticity, Restraint, And Pont Neuf
Marina Trench (@marinatrenchmusic) appears on Pont Neuf 10 Years – In House We Trust with “Synaptic Ctrl,” a hypnotic contribution to the Paris label’s anniversary compilation out September 4. The project brings together Black Loops, Demuja, Dylan Dylan, Goldie B, KX9000,
Bad Bunny caught up in copyright case that could see massive consequences for reggaeton as a genre
Dispute centres on what constitutes the dembow ‘riddim’
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Jamendo drops its copyright infringement lawsuit against Suno, six weeks after filing it
The withdrawal arrives as Suno rewrites the rules of its platform, saying it will adopt audio watermarking and fingerprinting technology in the coming weeks. Source
Siblings’ Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Dismissed
A California state judge has sent the Cascio siblings’ suit to arbitration, citing a clause in their 2019 settlement with the Jackson estate
Black Loops Talks “HKK” And The Skill Of Staying Present In The Booth
Pont Neuf Records (@pontneufrecords) marks ten years with In House We Trust, a 12-track anniversary compilation arriving September 4, 2026, after a summer rollout of weekly singles across July and August. Founded in Paris in 2016, the label has become one of the defining names in the new French hous
Megan Thee Stallion inks deal with UMG’s Interscope – and keeps ownership of her masters
Megan retains complete ownership of her masters and publishing, and will keep releasing music through her own company, Hot Girl Productions. Source
Beatport Bans Fully AI-Generated Music
Songs that are predominantly human-made, but created with AI assistance can stay on the platform but will be labelled for more transparency
Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Dismissed
A California state judge has sent the Cascio siblings’ suit to arbitration, citing a clause in their 2019 settlement with the Jackson estate